Coco Gauff enters Centre Court on July 9 looking for her first Wimbledon final. The American two-time Grand Slam champion faces Czech player Karolína Muchová in the semifinals today.

Gauff, 22, has never won at the All England Club. She’s reached the semifinals for the first time after beating Jessica Pegula in three sets. Muchová is the 2023 French Open runner-up. Gauff leads their head-to-head 6-1.

Gauff’s Path to Contention

The American has quietly built momentum through the draw. She advanced past third-round opponent Claire Liu with a tough three-setter. Her victory over Pegula showed her ability to handle high-pressure matches in the Grand Slam environment.

At 22, Gauff is young enough to return many times over. But this run feels different. She plays with clarity. She moves with purpose. The tennis is clean.

What a Win Means

A victory today sends Gauff to Saturday’s final. She’d need one more win for a third major title. More importantly, it would be her first on the grass of Wimbledon. The surface has historically challenged American players.

Neither semifinalist has claimed the title before. That means Saturday’s final will crown a first-time Wimbledon champion on the women’s side. The tournament will crown a new champion.

When and How to Watch

The first women’s semifinal starts at 8:30 a.m. ET on July 9. ESPN and ABC carry the match. Chris Fowler and Mary Joe Fernandez call the action. Caroline Wozniacki reports courtside.

Gauff has never won Wimbledon but owns the head-to-head advantage over Muchová. One match stands between her and a shot at history on Saturday.