What to Know About 15-Year-Old Cori Gauff Who Just Upset Venus Williams at Wimbledon

15-year-old Cori Gauff just defeated one of her tennis idols, Venus Williams, in straight sets during a Monday first-round match at Wimbledon.

She defeated the No. 44 player in the world in straight sets, 6-4 6-4.

Gauff, who goes by "Coco," is the youngest player to qualify for Wimbledon. She's also the youngest woman to win a Wimbledon match since 1991, according to ESPN.

"This is the first time I ever cried after winning a match,” Gauff told the BBC after her win.

15-year-old Cori Gauff just defeated one of her tennis idols, Venus Williams, in straight sets during a Monday first-round match at Wimbledon. She defeated the No. 44 player in the world in straight sets, 6-4 6-4. Gauff, who goes by "Coco," is the youngest player to qualify for Wimbledon. She's also the youngest woman to win a Wimbledon match since 1991, according to ESPN. "This is the first time I ever cried after winning a match,” Gauff told the BBC after her win.