Coco Gauff advances to Wimbledon semi-finals after comeback victories
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 7:32 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Coco Gauff has secured a spot in the Wimbledon semi-finals, marking her first appearance at this stage of the tournament. Gauff's determination was evident as she recovered from difficult situations in matches against Jessica Pegula and Solana Sierra, overcoming errors and pressure. Her athleticism and mental resilience have been key to her success on grass, a surface where she had previously struggled. Gauff will next face Karolina Muchova in the semi-finals as she aims for her first Wimbledon title.
- •Gauff has reached the semi-finals for the first time at Wimbledon.
- •She won four three-set matches in the tournament.
- •Gauff defeated Pegula, the highest seed in the quarter-finals.
- •She demonstrated exceptional grit in crucial moments against multiple opponents.
- •Next, Gauff faces Karolina Muchova in the semi-finals.
- 7:32 AMYahoo Sports — The crucial trait behind Coco Gauff’s rise from grass-court sceptic to Wimbledon title contender
"Having not won a match on grass in two years before this tournament and never previously getting beyond the fourth round, Coco Gauff is in uncharted territory but finding new ways to rise to the occasion
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