Coco Gauff’s Wimbledon campaign ended on Thursday, July 9, with a dramatic three-set semi-final defeat to Czech 10th seed Karolína Muchová.
Muchová came from a set down to secure a 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (12-10) victory on Centre Court, sealing the match in a tense deciding tiebreak.
Karolina Muchova of Czechia and Coco Gauff of United States walk out for their Ladies’ Singles semifinal match on day eleven of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 09, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Coco Gauff took control in the second set after Muchová won the opener, forcing a decider. The final set was closely contested, with both players saving match points before Muchová edged the tiebreak 12-10 to reach her first Wimbledon final.
Coco Gauff of United States reacts against Karolina Muchova of Czechia during their Ladies’ Singles semifinal match on day eleven of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 09, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
The defeat ended Gauff’s best run at Wimbledon, having reached the semi-finals at the All England Club for the first time.
Coco Gauff of United States plays a backhand against Karolina Muchova of Czechia during their Ladies’ Singles semifinal match on day eleven of The Championships Wimbledon 2026 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 09, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)
Muchová will face the winner of the other semi-final in Saturday’s championship match as she bids for her first Wimbledon title.
