America?s Next Big Thing in Tennis, Coco Gauff, Re-Lives Dream Wimbledon Tie Against Idol Venus Williams As She Reveals True Emotions Going to SW19 This Year

For the American tennis phenom, Coco Gauff, 2019 was the year that changed her stance in the tennis arena. Everything turned upside down when a young player who was poised to take over the tennis world soared to immediate fame. That year, the then-incredible 15-year-old had her Wimbledon heroic moment, defeating five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams in the first round.

The fact that a 15-year-old could beat a seven-time Grand Slam champion startled many tennis fans. Unsurprisingly, the tennis world welcomed Gauff with wide arms, ensuring her place in the name of future stars of the sport. And now, as the seventh-ranked tennis player in the world is preparing to make her mark on this year’s Wimbledon, she remembers the momentous day when she first overcame the eldest Williams sisters.

Coco Gauff recalls her career-changing Wimbledon moment

The 19-year-old tennis star is having a rollercoaster of a season; having had an indifferent outing until Roland Garros. After reaching the quarterfinals of the French Open, she is now turning her attention to Wimbledon. And as she is getting ready for the grass-court Grand Slam, she recalled the memorable meeting with the 43-year-old tennis star four years ago. The time when she defeated her and created history as a 15-year-old.

Recently, in a press conference after the first-round victory at Eastbourne International, Gauff detailed how SW19 is quite special for her and that she can never forget the memorable victory that the tournament gave her.

She said, “But I guess Wimbledon. I mean, it’s always going to be a special tournament for me, considering how I started my career, I guess. So I think every time I play, I just feel a bit of buzz and excitement. I think that’s what makes me excited every year to go play.”

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Similarly, a few months ago, she also recalled meeting the seven-time Grand Slam champion at the net after beating her at the 2019 Wimbledon.

When Gauff recalled her emotions after defeating Williams?

In an interview with Her Way magazine in February, the world number seven described playing against Venus as a “dream come true.” Furthermore, she added that she told her mind not to think about the 43-year-old, and to envision an unknown athlete in front of her.

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Gauff said that, for once, she didn’t check the scoreboard. But after the win, she was also rather surprised that she did. Notably, she mentioned that as the two athletes shook hands at the net, her hands were trembling and that she held onto Williams’ hand for several seconds. Her nervousness was understandable considering how the 19-year-old American tennis star has openly acknowledged the Williams sisters’ influence on her decision to take up tennis as a sport.