Gauff survives Wimbledon scare with 7-6(7) third-set masterclass
Coco Gauff dug deep to avoid an upset against Solana Sierra, showcasing mental resilience over technical precision on grass.
Coco Gauff dodged a Wimbledon disaster, grinding out a 6-3, 3-6, 7-6(7) third-round win over Argentine qualifier Solana Sierra after nearly squandering a match point. The seventh seed survived a match tie-break where she faced two championship points at 5-6, only for Sierra to falter under pressure. 3 sealed the win, capping a performance where her serve and nerves outlasted Sierra’s relentless baseline game.
