Coco Gauff's quest for a third major title ended in the Wimbledon semifinals on Thursday, July 9, 2026, as Karolina Muchova emerged victorious in a tense three-set battle in London.
The 22-year-old American, the top remaining seed, lost the first set but rallied to win the second, forcing a decisive 10-point tiebreak.
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Muchova ultimately prevailed, capitalizing on Gauff's 35 unforced errors.
Gauff committed a critical error when she hit a drop shot into the net while serving for the match at 8-8 in the final set.
Muchova, ranked world No. 9, battled severe cramping in the London heat to secure her spot in a second career Grand Slam final.
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The Czech will face either Linda Noskova or Marta Kostyuk in the women's final on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Gauff is scheduled to return to action on August 30, 2026, to begin preparations for the U. S.
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