Muchova into Wimbledon final after nailbiting tie-break defeat of Coco Gauff

Czech 10th seed clinched a 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10) victory Faces compatriot Noskova or Ukraine’s Kostyuk next Coco Gauff blew a golden chance to reach a first Wimbledon final as she lost a dramatic deciding set tie-break against Karolina Muchova. The 22-year-old came from a set down to take a tense semi-final the distance on Centre Court. But, on match point, Gauff dumped a simple winner into the net, a shot that will surely keep her awake at night for some time. Continue reading...

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Muchova into Wimbledon final after nailbiting tie-break defeat of Coco Gauff

Czech 10th seed clinched a 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10) victory
Faces compatriot Noskova or Ukraine’s Kostyuk next

Coco Gauff blew a golden chance to reach a first Wimbledon final as she lost a dramatic deciding set tie-break against Karolina Muchova.

The 22-year-old came from a set down to take a tense semi-final the distance on Centre Court. But, on match point, Gauff dumped a simple winner into the net, a shot that will surely keep her awake at night for some time.

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