Meet 15 Year Old Cori “Coco” Gauff Who Beat Venus Williams At Wimbledon Debut

Date: 02-07-2019 9:52 am (4 years ago) | Author: CLARA JANCITA
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It’s all over the news, 15-year old Cory “Coco” Gauff beat her idol Venus Williams 6 – 4, 6 – 4 in their Wimbledon game on Monday to the shock of the world. Gauff became the youngest player since 1991 to win in the first round of the ladies’ singles after the win.

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“I want to be the greatest,” she declared after the game according to CNN, adding “Obviously I’m super shocked. I literally got my dream draw, so I’m just super happy I was able to pull it out today.”

Gauff said her
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“My goal is to win it (Wimbledon)”.




She continued:
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“I think people just kind of limit themselves too much,” she added in another part of her press conference. Once you actually get your goal, then it’s like what do you do now? I like to shoot really high. So that way I always have many goals along the road, but that way you have the ultimate goal.”


Cori Gauff of the United States shakes hand with Venus Williams of the United States after beating her in the first round of the Ladies singles during Day 1 of The Championships – imbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 01, 2019 in London, England.



Speaking about the game, Williams said the “sky was the limit” for Gauff.

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“She played so well. Even all the shank balls went in,” Williams continued. “I actually didn’t play well. It was a contrast. She put the ball in the court, which was much better than I did.”


Speaking to BBC after the game, Gauff said:
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“When we shook hands she told me congratulations and to keep going and good luck. I said ‘thank you for everything you’ve done’ – I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for her.”




 Cori Gauff of USA in action during her first round victory over Venus Williams of USA on Day One of The Championships – Wimbledon 2019 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 1, 2019 in London, England.

Gauff’s tennis career began at age 8 and she currently ranks No. 313 in the world. She achieved No. 1 ranking in her junior career and was the youngest ever US Open junior finalist. She’s also the youngest Wimbledon qualifier who, at 13, became the youngest to reach the U.S. Open girl’s final.

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Posted: at 2-07-2019 09:52 AM (4 years ago) | Hero
- olowoinlionsden at 2-07-2019 11:40 AM (4 years ago)
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Hmmm, a case of if a person stays too long on his excreta he would welcome strange flies
Posted: at 2-07-2019 11:40 AM (4 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- amasan1 at 2-07-2019 04:35 PM (4 years ago)
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Bye to Serena's era

Posted: at 2-07-2019 04:35 PM (4 years ago) | Hero
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