Coco Gauff defeated Claire Liu 6-3, 6-7, 6-2 in the third round of Wimbledon. The World No. 7 advanced despite a challenging performance that drew criticism from some fans.
Gauff took the opening set comfortably but dropped the second after squandering three match points. Liu forced a decider before Gauff closed out the match in the third set.
In her post-match comments, Gauff said she felt no fatigue from prior matches. She noted that grass courts limit errors compared to clay and mentioned recovery methods like an ice bath.
Some fans expressed dissatisfaction with the win. One called Gauff overrated after noting the high number of unforced errors by Liu. Others questioned whether she can reach the quarterfinals against next opponent Belinda Bencic.