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Gauff fights back in tie-break; Sabalenka shows resilience in second round

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 6:16 PM

Last updated Jul 1, 2026

Gauff fights back in tie-break; Sabalenka shows resilience in second round

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Coco Gauff advanced in a dramatic second round match, recovering from 7-4 down in a deciding tie-break. The match took place on July 1, 2026. Top seed Gauff cited inspiration from a Netflix documentary while showcasing her tenacity, having previously won two grand slam titles. Aryna Sabalenka also won her match, showing her own resilience reminiscent of Rafael Nadal's playing style.

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•Gauff recovers from a 7-4 deficit in the deciding tie-break.
•The match took place on July 1, 2026, during the tournament.
•Gauff has previously won two grand slam titles.
•Sabalenka displays resilience, drawing comparisons to Nadal.
•Both players advance to the next round of the competition.

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6:16 PMThe Guardian Sport — Gauff digs deep and Sabalenka channels Nadal in dramatic second round wins

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American recovers from 7-4 down in deciding tie-break Top seed says Netflix documentary gave inspiration It hardly seems possible that seven years have passed since a 15-year-old Coco Gauff announced herself on the world scene with a brilliant victory over Venus Williams in the first round. In the time since, Gauff has won two grand slam titles and been ranked as high as world No 2. Gauff’s form has been up and down, her serve and forehand occasionally brittle, especially when the pressure is ramped up. But there is no better scrapper in the game and invariably, even when things go awry, she finds a way to dig deep. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Simon Cambers at Wimbledon

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The Guardian SportJul 1, 2026, 6:16 PM
Gauff digs deep and Sabalenka channels Nadal in dramatic second round wins
American recovers from 7-4 down in deciding tie-break Top seed says Netflix documentary gave inspiration It hardly seems possible that seven years have passed since a 15-year-old Coco Gauff announced herself on the world scene with a brilliant victory over Venus Williams in the first round. In the time since, Gauff has won two grand slam titles and been ranked as high as world No 2. Gauff’s form has been up and down, her serve and forehand occasionally brittle, especially when the pressure is ramped up. But there is no better scrapper in the game and invariably, even when things go awry, she finds a way to dig deep. Continue reading...

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