WIMBLEDON, ENGLAND—Coco Gauff grew up admiring the Williams sisters. After a handshake and exchange of words at the net with Williams, Gauff knelt by her sideline chair and tears welled in her eyes. “I don’t even know how to explain how I feel.” This was her third tour-level match; Williams has played more than 1,000. This was Gauff’s first at Wimbledon, where Williams has played more than 100 and won five titles. Gauff steadied herself right there, though, breaking right back with a pair of forehand passing shots that drew errant volleys.

Source: thestar July 01, 2019 19:30 UTC