At one point during the second set of her third round match, it looked like the fairy tale was quickly turning into a nightmare, but alas, a star has been born and the tennis world is delighted.
15-yr-old Coco Gauff has won millions of fans around the world with her grit, determination, humility and humour.
Having destroyed Venus Williams in the first round and a similar outing in round two, Coco had a much tougher test on Centre Court against Polona Hercog eventually winning an incredible tie breaker in the second set and breaking to win in the third.
The Floridian teenager has been trending around the world with endorsements already knocking on her door. She’ll play Samona Halep on Monday.
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