Coco Gauff is into her first Wimbledon semi-final after defeating Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-3 6-3. The result sets up a last-four meeting with Karolina Muchova, who beat Naomi Osaka in straight sets.
The win marks a significant grass-court breakthrough for Gauff, who had never previously passed the fourth round at the All England Club and arrived at this tournament with recent doubts on the surface. After a difficult opening set, she found enough control and resilience to turn the match around.
Gauff’s route has been demanding: her last four matches at this Wimbledon have all gone to three sets. At 22, she has also reached the semi-finals at all four Grand Slam tournaments, a milestone last achieved at a younger age by Maria Sharapova in 2007.
Muchova earned her place by ending Osaka’s run 7-6 (7-4) 6-4. Her lower unforced-error count proved important in a close contest, setting up a semi-final between two players chasing a first Wimbledon final.
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