Top Ad
I DIG Radio
www.idigradio.com
Listen live to the best music from around the world!
I DIG Style
www.idigstyle.com
Learn about the latest fashion styles and more...

Gauff, 15, reaches first WTA semi-final

Written by 
Published in Tennis
Friday, 11 October 2019 08:59

Coco Gauff has reached the semi-finals of a WTA Tour event for the first time as her run continued at the Linz Open.

The American, 15, beat top seed and world number eight Kiki Bertens, of the Netherlands, 7-6 (7-1) 6-4 in Austria.

It was Gauff's first win over a top-10 player, at an event in which she only came into the draw as a lucky loser.

"I'm really happy and proud of myself," said Gauff, who will face Germany's Andrea Petkovic in the semi-finals on Saturday.

She becomes the youngest player to reach a semi-final on the WTA Tour since the Czech Republic's Nicole Vaidisova won in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, in 2004.

After a tight first set, Gauff came through the tie-break convincingly. She then grabbed the only break of serve at 1-1 in the second set and held her nerve for a memorable win.

It continues the breakthrough year in Gauff's fledgling career after she reached the last 16 at Wimbledon, which included a win over five-time former champion Venus Williams, and got to the third round at the US Open.

Read 1067 times

Soccer

Iraola 'happy' at Bournemouth amid Spurs talk

Iraola 'happy' at Bournemouth amid Spurs talk

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBournemouth manager Andoni Iraola said he is happy at the south coa...

USWNT's Davidson (knee) exits Gotham FC draw

USWNT's Davidson (knee) exits Gotham FC draw

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNJ/NY Gotham FC and U.S. women's national team defender Tierna Davi...

Ex-Timber awarded $20M in malpractice lawsuit

Ex-Timber awarded $20M in malpractice lawsuit

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsA jury has ruled in favor of former Portland Timbers goalkeeper Jak...

2026 FIFA


2028 LOS ANGELES OLYMPIC

UEFA

2024 PARIS OLYMPIC


Basketball

Curry returns, relieved he avoided bigger injury

Curry returns, relieved he avoided bigger injury

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsNEW ORLEANS -- Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry returned Fr...

Giannis on LeBron's praise: Unfair to compare eras

Giannis on LeBron's praise: Unfair to compare eras

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsMILWAUKEE -- Giannis Antetokounmpo says he appreciated the complime...

Baseball

Betts revels in walk-off HR after emotional week

Betts revels in walk-off HR after emotional week

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLOS ANGELES -- Mookie Betts watched his drive sail over Dodger Stad...

Rangers' Leiter earns 1st win after taking 2 'hits'

Rangers' Leiter earns 1st win after taking 2 'hits'

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsARLINGTON, Texas -- Texas Rangers rookie starter Jack Leiter took a...

Sports Leagues

  • FIFA

    Fédération Internationale de Football Association
  • NBA

    National Basketball Association
  • ATP

    Association of Tennis Professionals
  • MLB

    Major League Baseball
  • ITTF

    International Table Tennis Federation
  • NFL

    Nactional Football Leagues
  • FISB

    Federation Internationale de Speedball

About Us

I Dig® is a leading global brand that makes it more enjoyable to surf the internet, conduct transactions and access, share, and create information.  Today I Dig® attracts millions of users every month.r

 

Phone: (800) 737. 6040
Fax: (800) 825 5558
Website: www.idig.com
Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Affiliated