Coco Gauff Advances to Wimbledon Semifinals

Quarterfinal Triumph Over Jessica Pegula

After a rugged battle at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, Coco Gauff secured her place in the semifinals with a 4‑6, 6‑3, 6‑3 win over Jessica Pegula on July 7, 2026. The Delray Beach native rallied from a first‑set deficit to dominate the final set, closing out the match in straight sets after a tight opening stanza. Gauff, the seventh seed, now advances to face her next opponent on Thursday, July 9, where a spot in the Wimbledon final awaits.

The victory marks Gauff’s first Wimbledon semifinal appearance and adds to her impressive résumé that already includes U.S. Open and French Open titles. Reaching the quarterfinals also reignited memories of her breakout 2019 run, when a 15‑year‑old Gauff upset Venus Williams. After recent struggles on grass—missing the first round in two of the last three tournaments—her current form suggests a possible resurgence on the surface.

The Road to the Semifinals

Looking ahead, Gauff will play Thursday, July 9, with the chance to move deeper into the historic tournament. The match will be a test of her resilience, especially after the demanding three‑set performance against Pegula. Fans can expect a player determined to add Wimbledon to her collection of major titles and to prove her status among the world’s top players.

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The upcoming match on Thursday, July 9, promises to be a showcase of Gauff’s determination and could further cement her legacy at Wimbledon. If she captures the title, she would join an elite group of players who have completed the triple of majors including the French Open and the U.S. Open.