Cori Gauff, at 15 the youngest ever qualifier for the Wimbledon singles, pulled off a major shock on Monday, beating one of her idols five-time champion Venus Williams 6-4, 6-4 in their first-round clash. The teenage American — who was not even born when Williams had won her first two Wimbledon singles titles — showed not an ounce of fear on Court One, making light of the 24 years age difference. “I don’t really know how to feel,” said 313-ranked Gauff, who sunk into her chair and cried in the aftermath of her victory. “I’m just so happy and blessed that they spent all their time on me and my brothers in making sure that we’re successful. “She (Williams) just told me congratulations and to keep going and good luck,” said Gauff, who won the French Open junior girls title last year.

Source: Punch July 01, 2019 18:37 UTC