# Coco Gauff defeats Bencic in late-night victory just before curfew

Coco Gauff won a late-night tennis match against Belinda Bencic, finishing just before a scheduled curfew deadline. The victory highlights Gauff's composure under time pressure in a closely contested match. This result advances Gauff in the tournament and underscores the logistical challenges of scheduling in professional tennis.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### Sports
- [The Guardian Sport](https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/jul/05/coco-gauff-wimbledon-curfew-tennis-belinda-bencic) — Sun, 05 Jul 2026 22:40:23 GMT