Cori Gauff and Serena Williams will be among the most followed players in the US at the upcoming Wimbledon. Coco and Serena are part of 2 completely different generations. The former world number 1 inspired many players, and she is also Coco Gauff’s childhood hero.
Serena has been chasing for long her elusive 24th slam, hoping to match Margaret Court’s record. After her complicated pregnancy, Serena managed to reach 4 finals in the majors. However, she lost all of them in straight sets.
Serena Williams in Wimbledon
Serena was also the runner-up in 2019 in Wimbledon when she was brushed aside by a surprisingly inspired Simona Halep in the final.
According to Bet365, Serena Williams is the favorite number 2 to win Wimbledon after Ashleigh Barty. The American sensation trained for some time at the Patrick Mouratoglou Academy after the French Open before flying to the UK and get used to the grass, one week before the Championships. Serena Williams won Wimbledon 7 times (2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016).
Coco Gauff at Wimbledon
Coco Gauff played Wimbledon only on one occasion in 2019; she reached the fourth round, starting her run from the qualification and beating Venus Williams on the way.
Coco is currently considered as the favorite number 9 to conquer the Championships. According to tennis pundit Tracy Austin, the young Americans may have a sensational campaign in Wimbledon this year.
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Gauff in Eastbourne, ranking, and results in 2021
Currently the world no.23 (career-high), Cori has managed to achieve an overall 28-10 record in 2021. Cori is playing at the moment in Eastbourne where she bested Elise Mertens 0-6 7-64 7-5.
Cori Gauff will square off with the world no.61 Anastasija Sevastova in the 2nd round on Wednesday at 1:00 pm on COURT 2. Their current record is 2-0 for Sevastova.
Gauff has won 1 title in 2021 in Parma.
Serena Williams in 2021
Currently the world no.8, the American played her last match on the 6th of June when she was defeated by world no.21 Elena Rybakina 6-3 7-5 in the 4th round of the French Open (draw).
This year Serena Williams owns a 12-4 match record. Serena Williams’s best accomplishment of the current year was reaching the semifinal in Melbourne and at the Australian Open.
Cori Gauff and Serena Williams have never fought against each other.
Cori Gauff and Serena Williams |
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