Cori 'Coco' Gauff, the 15-year-old US tennis phenom who took Wimbledon by storm, loses in straight sets to former world No. 1 Simona Halep
Wimbledon, London Before Cori"Coco" Gauff's fourth-round match at Wimbledon, experienced chair umpire James Keothavong asked the American how to pronounce her last name.
Being meticulous, he just wanted to make sure. Visit CNN Sport for more news and videosEven though the ailing 15-year-old lost to Simona Halep, the world knows ever more about the teen who has attracted legions of new fans including Michelle Obama and Jaden Smith. And for the record, it is pronounced"Goff." Read MoreIt took someone of Halep's pedigree — a former world No.
Cori 'Coco' Gauff on the Williams sisters 01:51Dominant Halep Back home, fans gathered at her dad Corey's bar in Delray Beach to witness her accomplishments. Corey and Candi have turned into celebrities, too. But her bid to emulate Capriati 28 years ago and make the quarterfinals stopped at the hands of Halep, the first top-10 opponent she faced in her now blossoming career.
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