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Gauff dares to dream after "bit of a breakthrough on grass"
LONDON, July 7 : Wimbledon was something of a major obstacle for Coco Gauff until this month, but no more.On Tuesday, after beating fellow-American Jessica Pegula 4-6 6-3 6-3 on Centre Court to reach the semi-finals for the first time, the world number seven hailed "a breakthrough" and talked of destiny.Gauff, the highest seed remaining in the women's draw, had never been beyond the fourth round at Wimbledon until this month. It was the only Grand Slam tournament at which the 2023 U.S. Open and 2025 French Open winner had failed to reach at least the quarter-finals.It has not been an easy road - taken to three tough sets in her last four matches - but Gauff has shown that she can never be counted out on any surface now. "It feels really special considering the results I've had of late and
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