Coco Gauff: From Wimbledon unknown to history-maker
The 19-year-old American is determined to make her mark on the tournament after a disappointing first round exit last year.
Coco Gauff burst onto the Wimbledon scene as an unknown 15-year-old in 2019, reaching the fourth round. She has since become one of the most exciting young players in the world, winning the French Open junior title in 2018 and the Wimbledon junior title in 2019.
However, Gauff's Wimbledon campaign came to an abrupt end last year when she lost in the first round to unranked Sofia Kenin. It was a disappointing result for Gauff, who had been seeded 12th for the tournament.
"Bad moments don't last forever"
But Gauff has turned her Wimbledon loss into a seismic growth opportunity. She has worked hard on her game in the past year, and she is now ready to make a deep run at Wimbledon this year. "I've learned a lot from last year's Wimbledon," Gauff said. "I'm a different player now. I'm more mature, and I'm more confident in my game. I'm really looking forward to this year's tournament."
Gauff is one of the favorites to win Wimbledon this year. She is currently ranked 12th in the world, and she has a 23-10 record on grass this season.
If Gauff can win Wimbledon this year, she would become the youngest female champion since Maria Sharapova in 2004. It would be a historic achievement for Gauff, and it would cement her status as one of the best players in the world.
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