Coco Gauff beats Wimbledon curfew to reach quarter-finals: ‘The most dramatic finish’

Coco Gauff defeated Belinda Bencic at Wimbledon on July 5, 2026, sealing her victory with just two minutes to spare before the tournament's evening curfew. The win saw Gauff advance past the fourth round at Wimbledon for the first time in her career, reaching the quarter-finals. Gauff described it as 'the most dramatic finish' following the tense conclusion to her match.