VIDEO: Coco Gauff Forces 3rd Set Against Polona Hercog at Wimbledon With Awesome Rally
By Michael Luciano
The legend of Cori "Coco" Gauff continues to grow. After taking down Venus Williams at Wimbledon at the age of 15, Gauff's improbable run almost ended in straight sets thanks to 28-year-old Slovenian Polona Hercog. However, Gauff mounted an amazing comeback, forcing and winning a tiebreak that forced a third set.
COCO!!!!
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) July 5, 2019
Gauff wins the 2nd set after coming from behind. On to the 3rd set!pic.twitter.com/dd41YImHWw
Hercog won the first set 6-3, but that scoreline makes the set look closer than it was, as Gauff couldn't handle Hercog serves and forehands. Once Hercog started to slip, Gauff, smelling blood in the water, started her comeback.
Buoyed by a sharp forehand of her own and quick reactions, Gauff won the second set after a 32-ball rally, punctuating the whole affair with a LeBron James chest pound.
.@CocoGauff saves two match points and wins the second set 7-6(7) on a 32-ball rally!
— WTA (@WTA) July 5, 2019
Follow the third set from @WTA_insider's Live Blog--> https://t.co/ReYT5QnZl3 pic.twitter.com/Pg2G4jGzzG
This is a 15-year-old taking down a legend and holding her own against an up-and-comer at the biggest tennis tournament in the world. Looks like tennis has found their next Serena.