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Coco Gauff falls shy of advancing to Wimbledon women’s singles championship
By Courtney Martinez at WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
Coco Gauff battled for three sets against Karolína Muchová in the Wimbledon women’s semifinals on Thursday.But her Wimbledon run came up short of making her first women’s singles championship match after a tiebreak loss to Muchová. Gauff’s loss means that no American women’s or men’s tennis playe...
Key takeaway One of her first tennis coaches previously told Channel 2’s Karyn Greer that she knew Gauff was destined for greatness.
Why this matters in The Atlanta
Coco Gauff's near miss at Wimbledon has local implications, given her roots in metro Atlanta where she briefly trained. Her former coach, Jewel Peterson, who worked with Gauff at the age of 7, has a unique perspective on the tennis star's development. Peterson's observations of Gauff's fighting spirit and dedication to her craft from a young age are a testament to the strong foundation she built in Atlanta. As Gauff's career continues to unfold, her connections to the city will likely remain a point of interest for local fans. The fact that no American player will take home the Wimbledon trophy this year may also prompt reflection on the state of tennis development in the US, including in Atlanta, where programs and coaches like Peterson play a crucial role in nurturing young talent. Gauff's story serves as a reminder of the city's contribution to the sport.
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Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Coco Gauff battled for three sets against Karolína Muchová in the Wimbledon women’s semifinals on Thursday.But her Wimbledon run came up short of making her first women’s singles championship match after a tiebreak loss to Muchová. Gauff’s loss means that no American women’s or men’s tennis playe...
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