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Cori Gauff, 15, seizes her moment, upsetting Venus Williams at Wimbledon

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      imperialismus
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      I'm getting a page not found error on this link. I'm sure there's a lot of pressure, but I think ironically it may be easier to play against a legend in the later stages of their career than...

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      I can't even begin to imagine how much pressure it would be to be 15 years old playing against an icon like Venus.

      I'm sure there's a lot of pressure, but I think ironically it may be easier to play against a legend in the later stages of their career than against someone who is equally skilled, but doesn't have the same pedigree. Nobody expects an up and comer to beat a legend, even if that legend is now ranked #44 in the world. But a lesser known player who was ranked slightly higher could be a bigger challenge today, objectively speaking, but looks more beatable so the pressure would be higher.

      I've never competed in any sports at a high level, but that seems right to me.

      Really impressive any which way you look at it.

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      It's crazy to me that there's a 15 year old playing world quality tennis. I remember picking it up when I was around that age and thinking I was hot shit until I played against some people who had...

      It's crazy to me that there's a 15 year old playing world quality tennis. I remember picking it up when I was around that age and thinking I was hot shit until I played against some people who had been playing and going to camps since they were kids.

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