Gauff admits to succumbing to nerves prior to Wimbledon first round victory

After being introduced to the world at the 2019 Wimbledon Championships where she upset five-time champion Venus Williams, Coco Gauff made her return to the All England Club in a first round clash against Britain's Francesca Jones.

The American, now seeded 20th as opposed to being a qualifier two years ago, fought through a rain delay to emerge with the 7-5 6-4 victory. However, the 17-year old revealed after the match that she was extremely anxious as she stepped on the court.

"I was just super nervous coming in,” Gauff said. “I’m happy I was able to come through with the win. It’s been a steady process, seeing the game better and figuring out how to perform in the pressure moments."

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Nonetheless, the World No.23 indicated she's ready to learn from every match this season. in order to avoid making the same mistakes twice.

“Last week I was serving for the match against Anastasija Sevastova and I didn’t go through in Eastbourne and I recognized that feeling today and I made sure I did what I was supposed to do to come out on top."