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London — Coco Gauff I hit my head with a racket and repeatedly hit my forehead with my long fingernails, but no matter what the frustrated American teenager did, I couldn't find a way to save Wimbledon's dream on Saturday.
As one of the most famous faces of the All England Club, Gauff often feels like he's been in the championship for decades.
Still, it was only three years ago that an elementary school student, then 15 years old, kicked idol Venus Williams out of the meadow major in the first round and announced himself to the world.
Since that incredible victory, Gauff hasn't lost until Saturday until the fourth round at Wimbledon.
Gauff's Wimbledon Challenge was unleashed in the third round when he was beaten by the familiar enemy Amanda Anisimova 6-7 (4) 6-2 6-1 in the US Open.
"It's my first time playing on the center court and it's the most special day of my career," said the illustrious Anisimova, who fell on his back and celebrated his victory.
"Before the match, I was preparing to immerse myself in this moment, whether I won or lost, but today's win is very special and I am very grateful for this experience."
Two Florida-based players passed the Junior Rank at the same time, and Anisimova defeated Gauff to win the US Open Juniors title in 2017.
{33 Therefore, when the duo set foot on the center court on the sixth day of these championships, they were already familiar with each other's strengths and weaknesses.During the opening exchange, 11-seeded Gauff threatened to be 4-0 with two breakpoints in Anisimova. An error from Gauff, now 18 years old, and a smash from her opponent kept 20 seeds of Anisimova alive in the game.
Since then, Anisimova has begun to return to the contest, winning the next four games and advancing 4-3 in the first set, which is tight yet full of topsy.
Gauff shook the center court with a "come" roar as Anisimova slammed his forehand into the net to abandon the opening set tiebreaker.
At that stage, only one point separated the two players, and Gauff scored 51 of the 101 points contested.
However, Anisimova refused to roll over and she jumped 3-1 despite an early exchange of breaks in the second set. Since then, she has decided to make her debut on the most famous stage of her tennis, remembering that she escaped in 10 of her next 12 games.
Her backhand winner not only sealed her place here for the first time here, but also won her 13th three-set victory this season, leading her tour. did.
Anisimova meets Serena Williams' conqueror Harmony Tan in the quarterfinals. (Report by Prithha Sarkar, edited by Clare Fallon)
