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Coco Gauff 'panicked' on match-point miss in drama-filled Wimbledon semifinal loss
By Andrew Dampf, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· July 9, 2026
· 5 min read
Coco Gauff had just the shot she was looking for.Seven years after her breakthrough at Wimbledon, the American player was on the verge of reaching her first final at the All England Club.All she needed to do was execute what appeared to be a manageable put-away on her first match point.The thing ...
Key takeaway Gauff fluffed a forehand drop-shot attempt into the net and her opponent Karolina Muchova went on to see out a drama-filled tiebreaker to win 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10) on Thursday.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio tennis enthusiasts are likely following the Wimbledon tournament, and while the city may not have a direct connection to the players, the sport itself has a presence in the community. Local tennis courts and clubs offer a space for residents to engage with the sport, and events like the one that unfolded between Karolina Muchova and Coco Gauff can inspire players of all levels. The drama-filled tiebreaker that decided the match is a reminder that tennis is as much a mental game as it is physical, and players in San Antonio's own tennis community can learn from the strategies and perseverance displayed by professionals like Muchova. As the tournament concludes, San Antonio fans will be watching to see if Muchova can bring home a championship title, and how this might impact the local tennis scene in the weeks and months to come.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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