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Coco Gauff beats Jessica Pegula to reach Wimbledon semifinals as Jannik Sinner advances in the heat
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 7, 2026
· 3 min read
There’s no panic in Coco Gauff.Down a set after untimely double-faults, Gauff rallied past Jessica Pegula 4-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday to reach the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time.The two-time major champion raised her arms in the air after Pegula sent a weak backhand into the net on the firs...
Key takeaway With the victory, the 22-year-old Gauff became the youngest player to reach the semifinals at all four Grand Slams since Maria Sharapova, who completed the feat at the 2007 French Open, the women's professional tennis tour said.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For tennis enthusiasts in Piney Point Village , Coco Gauff's historic win at Wimbledon is a thrilling development, marking a new milestone in her career as the youngest player to reach the semifinals at all four Grand Slams since Maria Sharapova. As Gauff prepares to face either Naomi Osaka or Karolina Muchova for a spot in the final, local fans are likely to be on the edge of their seats, cheering her on. The fact that Gauff has finally found her footing at the All England Club, overcoming early nerves and double-faults to deliver "really great tennis," will resonate with Houston-area tennis players who understand the challenges of adapting to different surfaces and environments. With Jannik Sinner also advancing to the semifinals, the stage is set for an exciting conclusion to the tournament, and Piney Point Village residents will be watching closely to see how these talented players perform under pressure.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 3 min
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