Coco Gauff reaches Wimbledon quarterfinals

Coco Gauff became the first American to reach the Wimbledon women’s quarter‑finals, beating Belinda Bencic 4‑6, 6‑3, 6‑4. The match ended two minutes before the All England Club’s 11 p.m. curfew, allowing her to avoid a suspension and a replay the next day. Gauff said the pressure reminded her of Kawhi Leonard’s NBA buzzer‑beater. In the other fourth‑round match, Jessica Pegula defeated Iva Jović 4‑6, 6‑3, 6‑1, securing the other American spot in the last eight. The two compatriots, who are occasional doubles partners, will meet on Centre Court, with Pegula leading their head‑to‑head 5‑3. Betting previews had pegged Pegula as the slight favourite, but Gauff’s comeback and the dramatic finish have heightened interest in the upcoming quarter‑final clash.