Coco Gauff’s buzzer-beater comes just in time before Wimbledon’s curfew
Summary
Coco Gauff won a close tennis match against Belinda Bencic at Wimbledon just before the venue's 11 p.m. curfew. With a strong serve, Gauff secured her first quarterfinal spot at Wimbledon by winning in three sets.Key Facts
- The match took place on July 5, 2026, at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.
- Gauff beat Belinda Bencic 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the fourth round.
- Wimbledon has an 11 p.m. curfew that can pause matches that go late.
- Gauff won the match just two minutes before the curfew with a service winner.
- This is Gauff’s first time reaching the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
- Her next opponent will be fellow American Jessica Pegula.
- Gauff had previously reached the fourth round at Wimbledon four times.
- Gauff used a serve-and-volley tactic on the final point to finish the match quickly.
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