"This is where I regret that I don’t let people tag me": Gauff and Pegula meet Hollywood film star Hugh Jackman at Wimbledon
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Coco Gauff
and Jessica Pegula had an encounter with Hollywood film star Hugh Jackman.
The
American tennis players are currently in London competing at Wimbledon as a
doubles pair in the women's event. Gauff and Pegula have already advanced to
the third round after defeating Venezuela's Andrea Gamiz and Czech Republic's
Anastasia Detiuc.
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In the
singles draw, they had different results, as the 7th seed Coco Gauff was
eliminated in the first round by former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin,
leaving her only competing in the doubles alongside Pegula. Pegula entered the
singles main draw as the 4th seed and has already reached the quarterfinals,
defeating Lauren Davis, Cristina Bucsa, Elisabetta Cocciaretto, and Lesia
Tsurenko along the way.
This is
Pegula's best result at Wimbledon so far, and she has now reached her sixth
quarterfinal in a Grand Slam: three times at the Australian Open, and once at
the French Open, US Open, and now Wimbledon, although she has never reached the
semifinals in any of these tournaments. On Tuesday, she will try to improve on
that record when she faces Czech player Marketa Vondrousova.
Gauff and
Pegula encountered the superstar film actor Hugh Jackman at Wimbledon. The
Australian actor, known for his roles as Wolverine in the X-Men series and in
The Greatest Showman, attended Wimbledon as he has done in previous years and
took photos with several tennis players, including the two highest-ranked
American women.
“Super Saturday
at @wimbledon!!! Thank you @stansmithonline and your entire team for having
us,” Jackman wrote on Instagram and post pictures with several tennis stars.
Pegula for the doubles No. 1
Both Gauff and Pegula reposted the photos with Jackman, expressing their excitement about the encounter:
“And this
is where I regret that I don’t let people tag me,” Pegula wrote.
"!!!! ahhh," Coco Gauff wrote.
Gauff and
Pegula have a great opportunity at Wimbledon, as the second-seeded duo Barbora
Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova withdrew from the tournament due to the
former French Open champion's injury. The Czech pair is currently the
highest-ranked partnership, with Siniakova at the top and Krejcikova in the
second position of the WTA doubles ranking.
Pegula is
ranked third and Gauff is ranked fourth, and the small difference between them
and the Czechs could have an impact on the top spot. If they reach the final or
become champions, Pegula will become the new world No. 1 in doubles for the
first time in her career, while Gauff will secure the second spot (she was
previously the world No. 1 in 2022).
They are
still awaiting their opponents in the third round, which will be determined on
Monday in the match between the 14th-seeded duo of Haddad Maia/Azarenka and
Zvonareva/Siegemund.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
His reporting combines statistical analysis with clear explanation, helping readers understand tactical developments, player form, and broader storylines across the tour. Working fluently in both Spanish and English, Cristhián collaborates with an international editorial team and contributes to comprehensive global coverage. As part of his work, he has conducted interviews and media interactions with leading figures in the sport, including Caroline Wozniacki and John McEnroe.
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