02 July 2019, by: Carl Lewis

15 YEAR OLD GAUFF BEATS WILLIAMS – TWITTER REACTS

What a moment at Wimbledon! 15-year-old American Cori Gauff produced a mind-blowing display to beat hero Venus Williams with minimums fuss in front of a packed court 1.

It was Gauff’ first-ever grand-slam match after she became the youngest player to qualify for the main draw. She showed the extraordinary poise and composure beating Williams in straight sets in the first round of Wimbledon.

Although Williams best days on court are behind her, it was fitting that she played a part in the unearthing of tennis’ new star. Williams won two Wimbledon titles before Gauff was born.

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Cori “Coco” Gauff played with a composure well above her 15 years in ousting one of her idols, the 39-year-old Venus Williams, 6-4 6-4 in her first grand slam match, and then declared: “I want to be the greatest.” https://t.co/gFLnGzD0sc

— CNN (@CNN) July 2, 2019

A new superstar is born.. Cori Gauff, 15, just knocked out her idol Venus Williams at Wimbledon. And she did it with such power, skill, style & confidence. Amazing! ? pic.twitter.com/jAHF0eeCwq — Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) July 1, 2019

Q. How far do you think you can go in this tournament?

CORI GAUFF: My goal is to win it.#Wimbledon

— Ben Rothenberg (@BenRothenberg) July 1, 2019

Generational talent ? ? ? ?? #Gauff #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/qHXZf4vdiv

— Ichie Pablo (@its_Emery) July 1, 2019

Oh my Gauff! 15!!! Aiming for the stars and shooting down Venus! What on earth were we doing at 15?! #Wimbledon — Lungani Zama (@whamzam17) July 1, 2019

The youngest player ever to QUALIFY for Wimbledon ✔️ The youngest player ever to WIN a match at Wimbledon ✔️ 15-year-old Cori Gauff defeats five-time #Wimbledon champion Venus Williams in straight sets ? pic.twitter.com/U9sPaG6u9c — Eurosport UK (@Eurosport_UK) July 1, 2019

Someone’s used Cori Gauff’s wikipedia page to throw some hilarious shade #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/B08sbs7Gl9

— ?????? ⚜️ (@Cursed__Tea) July 1, 2019

For a 15-year-old making her Grand Slam debut, Coco Gauff’s focus and composure was remarkable against Venus. A well-deserved win. #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/WqNdzzOP7y — Gary Hartley (@GaryHartleySA) July 1, 2019

Coco Gauff just stepped onto Court 1 against Venus Williams, in her first ever slam match, and hit 10 winners, 2 unforced errors in a set. That seems ok?

— Tumaini Carayol (@tumcarayol) July 1, 2019

CORI GAUFF, WHAT DID YOU JUST DO?!!!

15 years old. Youngest player to feature in the main #wimbledon draw in the Open Era. She’s beaten the five-time champion. Her idol. Venus Williams. On her debut. INCREDIBLE! ? https://t.co/8X5R9MywZB #bbctennis pic.twitter.com/SzA7d5ehFr — BBC Tennis (@bbctennis) July 1, 2019

What a set of tennis Cori Gauff just played. Good lord it’s her GS main draw debut… — José Morgado (@josemorgado) July 1, 2019

15-year-old tennis prodigy Cori Gauff just defeated her idol Venus Williams at Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/2wStHyOKdq

— NowThis (@nowthisnews) July 1, 2019

15-year-old qualifier Cori Gauff defeats her idol 39-year-old Venus Williams 6-4, 6-4 in the first round at #Wimbledon

Williams won four of her seven grand slam singles titles before Gauff was born in March 2004!

— Stuart Fraser (@stu_fraser) July 1, 2019

Gauff on the exchange at the net on BBC: “She said congratulations. I told her thank you for everything that you did. I wouldn’t be here without you. I always wanted to tell her that.” Said this is the 1st time she’s cried after a win. #Wimbledon — WTA Insider (@WTA_insider) July 1, 2019

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