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Cori Gauff Becomes the Youngest to Qualify at Wimbledon, Defeats Venus Williams

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Jul 03, 2019
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The 15-year-old from Florida, Cori Gauff, defeated tennis star Venus Williams in the first round of Wimbledon, becoming the youngest player to qualify for the competition. Cori “Coco” Gauff, according to the tournament, is also the youngest player to win the first round of the ladies’ singles at Wimbledon in 28 years.

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