This archive report was first published on 4 July 2019.
July 4, 2019 - Coco Gauff, the 15-year-old schoolgirl who stunned five-time champion Venus Williams in the first round, has continued her impressive Wimbledon debut by easing into the last 32.
Ranked 313 in the world, Gauff defeated 2017 semi-finalist Magdalena Rybarikova of Slovakia 6-3, 6-3 in the first match played entirely under the new Court One roof.
Her confidence is justified, having yet to drop a set at the tournament, including three in qualifying. In her two matches in the main draw, she has been broken just once and committed a meagre 18 unforced errors.
Despite her sudden fame, Gauff insists she is staying grounded, unwinding by watching YouTube videos of make-up tips and giggling along to online pranks. Her phone is busy with goodwill messages, including from 14-year-old actress Navia Robinson and actor Storm Reid.
Next up for Gauff is a last 32 clash against world number 60 Polona Hercog of Slovenia on Friday.
