Summary

  • Coco Gauff, 15, beats Polona Hercog to reach Wimbledon fourth round

  • Qualifier loses first set, saves match points in second, wins 3-6 7-6 (9-7) 7-5

  • American to face former world number one Simona Halep in last 16

  • Andy Murray & Serena Williams mixed doubles match postponed

  • Djokovic through in four sets but fourth seed Anderson goes out

  • Pliskova wins but Wozniacki loses

  • Jamie Murray wins mixed doubles but loses men's match

  1. What's gone onpublished at 20:41 British Summer Time 5 July 2019

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    If you're just joining us, here's the 411...

    Coco Gauff (she's 15, don't know if we mentioned that) went a set down against 28-year-old Polona Hercog, but gave us a Wimbledon comeback to remember to make it through to the fourth round at her first Grand Slam.

    Gauff has already beaten five-time Wimbledon singles winner Venus William and Magdalena Rybarikova and will face former world number one Simona Halep next.

  2. Postpublished at 20:38 British Summer Time 5 July 2019

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    They loved it on the hill. They loved it in Gauff's box.

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  3. 'It was intriguing to see her figure it out'published at 20:35 British Summer Time 5 July 2019

    John McEnroe
    Three-time Wimbledon singles champion on BBC TV

    She plays aggressively when she needs to. It was very intriguing mentally to figure out a way to beat her opponent.

    She's good volleyer. Better than Venus at that age.

    She was down a set and 5-2. She figures it out and then goes 4-1 up. The opponent gets back to 4-4 and then she pulls it out somehow.

    Cori GauffImage source, Getty Images
  4. get involved

    Get Involved - your #mylifeatfifteen storiespublished at 20:33 British Summer Time 5 July 2019

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    Gavin Simpson: I remember at 15 reaching the GH Wilson Possee Tennis tournament on the public tennis courts in Bishops Stortford and losing to Nigel Hardy. I got my revenge two years later! Congratulations Coco Gauff...what an inspirational figure!

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  6. 'She's going to be a star'published at 20:31 British Summer Time 5 July 2019

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    Pat Cash
    Former Wimbledon champion on BBC TV

    She's a good athlete. There will be more challenges ahead for her to deal with, let's not get too far ahead of ourselves.

    I think she is going to be a star and she has handled herself very well.

    She has good coaching staff and Roger Federer's management company there which will guide her nicely and that's crucial.

    Cori Gauff acknowledges the crowdImage source, PA Media
  7. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 20:30 British Summer Time 5 July 2019

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    GB: Coco Beware.

    Daniel Woodley: Unbelievable! What nerves of steel! What character. And at the age of just FIFTEEN!!! Congratulations Coco Gauff on a simply sensational comeback victory.

    Gracie May: Great role model for youth today! Great to see the positive side of young people, congratulations Coco.

  8. Watch Gauff's incredible fightbackpublished at 20:28 British Summer Time 5 July 2019

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    If you have been foolish and missed that astonishing match, fear not.

    If you want to rewatch it forever, we've got you covered for that too.

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    Gauff's magnificent comeback is completed as she breaks Hercog to seal the match

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    Gauff wins the tie-break to send her match with Hercog to a deciding set

  9. 'Halep will be a mountain too tall for Coco'published at 20:26 British Summer Time 5 July 2019

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    Martina Navratilova
    Nine-time Wimbledon singles champion on BBC TV

    Its going to be much more difficult against Simona Halep to find an opening in the next round. Against Hercog, she had time to set up her shots and pick her spots.

    Against Halep it will be tricky - the pressure is all on her as a big favourite but the crowd will be going nuts for Gauff which will be hard for Halep to handle.

    For Coco, I think it will be a mountain too tall to climb - but you don't know.

    I don't think she ever played a match this long with this quality, I tip my hat to Coco

  10. Postpublished at 20:24 British Summer Time 5 July 2019

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    This is what it looks like when your daughter creates history on Centre Court at Wimbledon.

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  11. 'I'm thankful the crowd believe in me'published at 20:22 British Summer Time 5 July 2019

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    Coco Gauff, who faces former world number one Simona Halep next, said after her historic win:

    "I'm relieved that it's over. She was playing unbelievable. It was my first match on Centre. People say Court One is my court but maybe Centre is my court as well.

    "I always knew I could come back no matter what the score is, I just went for my shots.

    "The crowd was amazing even when I was down match point they were still cheering me on. I'm thankful that they believe in me.

    "I'm not going to think about the next round but I think I have a mixed doubles match tomorrow so I'm going to focus on that."

  12. 'Everyone will remember'published at 20:20 British Summer Time 5 July 2019

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    Tracy Austin
    Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC TV

    It was so dramatic. What an occasion.

    To get to the second week in your first major is absolutely incredible.The concentration and focus from both ladies was incredible.

    The interest level has just been peaked.

    It was almost sweeter the way she was able to come back from two match points. To come back form such a huge deficit, to be able to change her game, and to keep her wits about her.

    Everyone will remember it.

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  14. Postpublished at 20:16 British Summer Time 5 July 2019

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    It's taken Gauff a while, as she stops for autographs and selfies (in high demand) but she eventually makes it off the court.

  15. Postpublished at 20:16 British Summer Time 5 July 2019

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    The moment you realise it's going long and you're heading for the fourth round of Wimbledon at the age of 15.

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  16. 'A star is born'published at 20:15 British Summer Time 5 July 2019

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    Martina Navratilova
    Nine-time Wimbledon singles champion on BBC TV

    A star has been born.

    I don't think I've seen anyone arrive in a greater flash at their first major.

  17. 'The fairytale continues'published at 20:15 British Summer Time 5 July 2019

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    Simon Reed
    BBC Sport commentator at Wimbledon

    The fairytale continues.

    She's into the second week at her first ever Wimbledon.

    A phenomenal experience. It was more than a tennis match.

    You have to feel for Hercog, she conducted herself so well but had 15,000 people hoping she was going to lose.

    It was not about her, it was about the story. And who knows what next week has in store for us.

  18. Postpublished at 20:15 British Summer Time 5 July 2019

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    What has Coco Gauff done?

    She is ranked 313th in the world. This is her first Grand Slam. And, in case you hadn't heard, she is FIFTEEN years old.

    Gauff has already beaten five-time Wimbledon singles winner Venus Williams and now she has just come from a set down to see off world number 60 Polona Hercog, who has been coming to the All England Club since 2010 (when Gauff was six!).

  19. game, set and match

    Game, set and match Gauffpublished at 20:12 British Summer Time 5 July 2019

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    Coco GauffImage source, AFP

    And breathe.

    Hercog hits the ball long. Gauff jumps in the air and spins around. But her mum steals the show with the best celebration - she's swaying from side-to-side with her hands in the air.

    Everyone is on their feet.

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    Gauff's magnificent comeback is completed as she breaks Hercog to seal the match

  20. Postpublished at 20:11 British Summer Time 5 July 2019

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    The crowd is willing this to happen.