Coco Gauff and What Could Have Been

Coco Gauff was eliminated in the Wimbledon 2026 semifinals on July 10, falling one point short of reaching the final. Writer Ben Rothenberg describes how he was anticipating writing a victory story for Gauff during the tense semifinal match before she ultimately fell short. The loss ends Gauff's run at Wimbledon 2026, leaving questions about what could have been for the American tennis star.