Coco Gauff Will Play Venus Williams Again at Australian Open After Beating Her at Wimbledon

Rematch! Coco Gauffwill faceVenus Williamsagain in the first round of the Australian Open, which starts on Sunday, according toThe New York Times. The match-up was set after the draw ceremony on Thursday evening, the newspaper reports. The rematch will come just over six months after Gauff, 15, made herimpressive debut at Wimbledonlast summer, defeating her idol and five-time Wimbledon champion Williams 6-4, 6-4. The teen had received a wildcard to qualify at Wimbledon, something she “found out last minute,” she said at the time.

Coco Gauff Withdraws from Tokyo Olympics After Testing Positive for COVID: 'I Am So Disappointed'

Photo: Recep Sakar/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Coco Gauffhas withdrawn from her first Olympics after testing positive for COVID-19. “It has always been a dream of mine to represent the USA at the Olympics, and I hope there will be many more chances for me to make this come true in the future,” Gauff continued. “I want to wish TEAM USA best of luck and a safe games for every Olympian and the entire Olympic family.

Coco Gauff's 9-Year-Old Brother Cameron Designed Her Latest Shoe: 'He Was Really Excited'

Photo: Robert Prange/Getty Images Coco Gauffis all about family. The 18-year-old tennis star tells PEOPLE she’s “really close” to her family, especially her younger brother Cameron, who helped inspire the design for her latestNew Balancecolorway. “We always poke fun that Cameron is the favorite because he’s the youngest,” she laughs. “But no, he just goes on his own path. He’s a true youngest sibling,” says Coco. Cameron, 9, loves to draw, according to his big sister.

Coco Gauff, 15, Tears Up After Getting Knocked Out of Australian Open: 'I Was Disappointed'

Photo: Recep Sakar/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Coco Gauff’s Australian Open journey has come to an end. After losing 6-7 (5), 6-3, 6-0, Gauff gave Kenin, 21, a hug before walking off the court in tears. “I was disappointed that I lost obviously,” the teenage athlete told reporters after the match on Sunday. “I think naturally when I lose, I’m just a bit emotional. While the match ultimately didn’t go her way, Gauff still feels like she can be proud of herself.

Coco Gauff, 19, Wins Her First Grand Slam Title at 2023 US Open: 'Sweeter Than I Could Imagine'

Coco Gauffis a Grand Slam champion.The 19-year-old American secured her first major women’s singles title at the 2023 US Open Saturday, defeating Belarus' Aryna Sablenka in a three-set slugfest and making her theyoungest American to win since Serena Williamsin 1999.“I feel a little bit in shock at this moment,” Gauff told the crowd after her win. “That French Open loss was a heartbreak for me, and that makes this moment even more sweeter than I could imagine.