Coco Gauff plays Jessica Pegula in a Wimbledon quarterfinal on Tuesday, with both players advancing into the semifinals’ picture only if they win the match. Gauff overturns a first-set setback and reaches the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time by defeating Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3. The match includes moments in which Gauff faces pressure early, including untimely double-faults that contribute to Pegula taking the opening set. After dropping the first set, Gauff rallies to win the next two sets in straight succession and secure her place in the last four. With the outcome of the quarterfinal, the tournament guarantees an American presence in the semifinals because both quarterfinalists are American. Separate reporting also notes that Jannik Sinner advances in the men’s draw during the same day’s tournament action, though the Gauff-Pegula result is the focal point for the women’s quarterfinal.
Coco Gauff defeats Jessica Pegula to reach Wimbledon semifinals
Coco Gauff plays Jessica Pegula in a Wimbledon quarterfinal on Tuesday, with both players advancing into the semifinals’ picture only if they win the match. Gauff overturns a first-set setback and rea...
- Coco Gauff defeats Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 in a Wimbledon quarterfinal on Tuesday.
- Gauff reaches the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time.
- Pegula wins the first set, helped in part by Gauff’s untimely double-faults.
- Gauff wins the second and third sets to complete the comeback.
- Because both players are American, an American woman is guaranteed a spot in the Wimbledon semifinals.
There's no panic in Coco Gauff. Down a set after untimely double-faults, Gauff rallied past Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time.
1 month agoCoco Gauff takes on Jessica Pegula in the quarterfinals of the Wimbledon Championships on Tuesday in a battle between two of the top stars in American tennis. Gauff has had to come through some tough battles to make it into the last eight at the All England Club, while Pegula has dropped just one set so far at Wimbledon.
1 month agoAn American woman is guaranteed a spot in the Wimbledon semifinals with Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff meeting in Tuesday's quarters.
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