Gauff overcomes Venus hurdle at Australian Open

January 20, 2020 12:11

Coco Gauff has defeated seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams in the first round of the Australian Open -- 7-6, 6-3.

Two months short of her 16th birthday, Gauff is the youngest woman in the Australian Open draw, while Williams, who will turn 40 in less than six months, is the oldest.

Her victory comes six months after their meeting at Wimbledon.

Making her main draw debut at Wimbledon in July, Gauff defeated Williams in straight sets, kickstarting an exhilarating run that saw the teenager become the youngest player to reach the round of 16 at the All England Club since Martina Hingis achieved the feat in 1996.

Photograph: Hannah Mckay/Reuters

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