Anisimova roars back to take down compatriot Gauff at Wimbledon
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American teenager Coco Gauff is out of Wimbledon in the third round after a 6-7 (4), 6-2, 6-1 loss to Amanda Anisimova on Centre Court.
The 18-year-old Gauff was the French Open runner-up and was seeded 11th at the All England Club.
The 20th-seeded Anisimova has now reached the fourth round in three straight Grand Slam tournaments.
Anisimova, who is 20 years old, will next face Harmony Tan for a place in the quarterfinals.
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