Gauff's dream Wimbledon run continues

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Coco Gauff has extended her Wimbledon fairy tale run into the last 16.

The 15-year-old American saved two match points as she defeated Polona Hercog 3-6 7-6 (9-7) 7-5.

Earlier this week Gauff beat five-time champion Venus Williams in the first round.

She'll now play former world number one Simona Halep in the round of 16.

Elswhere defending champion Novak Djokovic is through to the fourth round.

The world number got the better of Hubert Hurkacz if four hard fought sets.

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