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<p>At 15 years, Cori ‘Coco’ Gauff, entered the Wimbledon arena in London in July; little did the world expect to face such a powerhouse!</p>
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<p>The world’s love affair with Coco Gauff
started from the first round after the young Florida prodigy outclassed five-time
Wimbledon champion and idol, Venus Williams, 6-4, 6-4.</p>
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<p>Many were stunned by Cori’s masterful performance, more cheered her on and suddenly, there was nothing stopping Gauff from becoming the youngest winner at Wimbledon. EVER.</p>
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<p>Gauff lost to eventual winner Simona Halep, ultimately making it to the fourth round of The Championships. Interestingly, all of Gauff’s matches were the most-watched of the day in the United States.</p>
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<p>As a new challenge, the 2019 US Open gets underway, <strong>BUZZ</strong> presents 10 interesting facts about Cori Gauff:</p>
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<p>1.   It could be said that she was born to be a top-flight athlete, as Cori Gauff was born on March 13, 2004, in Atlanta to collegiate football and track and field parents. </p>
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<p>2.   Gauff, a former world number one junior, has a junior Grand Slam singles title under her belt, as well as a doubles junior championship. </p>
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<p>3.   ‘Coco’ was the runner-up in the girls' singles event at the 2017 US Open, making her the youngest finalist at the event in the tournament's history.</p>
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<p>4.   Gauff credits Serena Williams for sparking her interested in tennis at the age of four, after watching the athlete win the 2009 Australian Open on television.</p>
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<p>5.   ‘Coco’ made her debut on the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Women's Circuit in May 2018 as a qualifier in the $25K event at Osprey, Florida where she won her first professional match, against Alexandra Perper.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/cori-gauff-demo-2-1024x680.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5343" /><figcaption>'Coco' Gauff in action against Venus Williams at Wimbledon 2019 in London. Gauff went on to deliver a crushing upset to the world no. 44 in the first round of the women's singles (Photo: WTA)</figcaption></figure>
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<p>6.   Aged 15 years and 3 months, Gauff was the youngest player to reach the main draw at Wimbledon by qualifying in the ITF’s Open Era.</p>
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<p>7.   In her main draw debut, the 5ft 10inch-er upset Venus Williams, who was ranked 44th in the world, in straight sets. ‘Coco’ ended the match against Williams 6-4, 6-4.</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image"><img src="https://buzz-caribbean.com/app/uploads/2019/08/cori-gauff-demo-3-1024x714.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-5332" /><figcaption>After the match, the world echoes 'Coco' Gauff's stunned expression as the 15-y-o eliminated world no. 44 Venus Williams in the first round of Wimbledon 2019 (Photo: The National)</figcaption></figure>
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<p>9.   Gauff’s historic run at Wimbledon continued into the fourth round. Coco's Cinderella story was gaining traction, as America joined in celebrating her victories over Magdaléna Rybáriková and Polona Hercog. </p>
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<p>9.   'Coco' was eliminated having lost her match with Simona Halep, the eventual winner of the women’s single’s tournament at Wimbledon, in the fourth round and was awarded a handsome US$312,000 in prize money.</p>
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<p>10.   All four of Gauff's matches were the most-watched on ESPN on their respective days, an impressive feat for the athlete's young age. After an impressive campaign at Wimbledon 2019, Gauff reached her new career-high ranking of 141.</p>
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<p>All the best at the US Open, young Cori Gauff!! Tell us <strong>BUZZ</strong> fam, what are you most excited to see from 'Coco' between August 19 and September 8? </p>
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<p>Lob your thoughts in the comment section!</p>
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