early initiative and a coco gauff in her first game.outh so often goes hand—in—hand with fearlessness and coco gauff was not going to back down. the young american going so to toe with halep and breaking straight back. a perfect response. as the set w0 re back. a perfect response. as the set wore on, halep's class to show through, not the biggest hit about one of the best offenders on tour and with that she as to head and took the first set. the second began months for the first with the americans are broken and halep into an early lead. so coco gauff went for a much more direct approach and once again the 15—year—old broke straight back. throughout the master machine battled hard to stay in contention but in the end, halep was just too good. the seven seed blue to the quarters, a step too far this time for young coco gauff buffer her, this isjust the beginning. you had to hit a lot of balls to be here and you cannot exit anything to bea here and you cannot exit anything to be a winnerand here and you cannot exit anything to be a winner

they can since a seminal moment, over to you coco gauff. not old enough to board certain roller coasters, but the ride continues. the cloud was amazing, even when i was down to match point they were still cheering. they believed in me. hunger, character, talent, coco gauff is popping all the bubbles. looking like a champion and the making but she is already playing title winning tennis. it meant the much anticipated pairing of andy murray and serena williams had to be postponed, they are going to play on centre court in the first round of the mixed doubles, but instead that matches been pushed into the next day at wimbledon. there has been a shot in the cup of nations round of 16, they have knocked out morocco, after extra time and did 1— all, and for the first time in the aftermath, that is going on right now withjust first time in the aftermath, that is going on right now with just over an hour play, senegal are leading uganda 1—0. as the world cup comes toa uganda 1—0. as the world cup comes to a close, pfeiffer president says he wants t

for those new wonderful coco gauff fans, she is back in action, partnering jade clark in the mixed doublesed earlier this week to coco so the story continues here. . mike, you are allowed to spot partners? change your partners? even if it has been declared? to be fair, there was some controversy, i will not say that harriet was best pleased because it was quite late but yes, you are allowed. to talk a bit more about coco gauff's again, wonderful photos of her parents last night being so relieved at the end but her dad as her head coach, he was actually a basketball player and her mum with a track and feel athlete. it is in the genes. talk to you later. a good heritage! let's look at the front pages. borisjohnson is set for a "landslide" win in the race for number 10, suggests a poll in the times. the paper also features a story about "one of britain's richest and most powerful figures" who has been granted secrecy orders preventing details of alleged sexual harassment and assault claims becoming public. the paper has blacked out the name of the person involved. the daily mirror leads on ou

the reason being that coco gauff has just broken back against hercog. till serving to level the second set at 5—5. still attempting to pull herself back into the match. let's touch on serena williams and andy williams. 0ne touch on serena williams and andy williams. one of the stories of the tournament. in light of them teaming up tournament. in light of them teaming up on the court for the mixed doubles. they should be due out later on. and it is a dream combination. andy murray recovering from those, the hip surgery. and serena williams feeling she needed extra match time and that andy murray and the invites to play with him wasjust too murray and the invites to play with him was just too good to turn down. mark this will be quite something special isn't it? it will be exciting. to see these two great champions combined together, you just them back to sing. trying to find that synchronicity to see if they can, the crowd, depending on which cord, there won't be too many seats. you won five mixed doubles. how would you feel if you are teeing up how would

. >>> rottino coco gauff feet venus williams unwanted she was back out a. she is in her court quick work of magdalena 6-3 off becomes the young woman since jennifer capriotti in 1991 in wilson. playing on friday. >>> 6:25. a scary early morning crash bringing down power lines and santa clara county, when repair work should finally be finished. >>> it is 4 july, which means daniel has the barriers up any chairs out. now we just need the people here. in just a couple of hours. >>> on 4 july, you are allowed to shoot off fireworks in some bay area locations. how one city hopes to keep things from getting out of hand. >>> we are hearing from witnesses, after a nasty rollover crash and santa clara county. >>> good morning, it is thursday, july 4. i michelle griego. >> i am anne makovec in for kenny choi. we are keeping a close eye on the weather forecast because it will effect a lot of peoples plans for the good news is that there is sunshine through the day. suck we are starting off the day with low clouds and areas of fog along the coast and areas of the bay e

coco gauff, congratulations on everything.nk you so much for being with us and good luck. >> thank you. >> that was so terrific. i admire her so much. and i love her advice to our kids. just dream big. stop squashing their dreams, john. >> i'm trying to make them believe they can do anything. but i have to say the poise and confidence, not just to play tennis, she's worked so hard at that, but also everything that comes with it. people all of a sudden start asking you a ton of questions and she has great thoughtful answers. >> they also say her tennis style shows confidence. she did things other tennis players wouldn't have done at that moment. >> it's the overall game. she knows how to play the game. >> i think we're going to get a chance to see her again in the future. >> i have a hunch. >> thank you for our international viewers for watching. for our u.s. viewers, growing pressure in the white house over the labor secretary ties to jeffrey epstein and that sex trafficking case. "new day" continues right now. >>> multi-milli

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>>> drama off the court for 15-year-old tennis phenom coco gauff. the controversy over a text message breakup just as she prepares for her big match today. >>> and the legal battle brewing over the bikini baristas. will they be stripped of their right to serve coffee? >>> good friday morning, everyone. thanks for joining us after the holiday. we begin with that state of emergency in southern california after the most powerful earthquake in 20 years. >> we're getting new images of the damage from cracked roads and water pipes to grocery store aisles in ruin to gas leaks and fires. the worry now is about aftershocks. some could be powerful. >> thursday's quake hit near the town of ridgecrest, california, about 150 miles northeast of los angeles. abc's mona kosar abdi is here with the latest on the cleanup and what scientists are now saying. mona, good morning. >> reporter: good morning, janai and good morning, kenneth. so far what we are hearing from experts is with an earthquake of this magnitude, it's common to see a lot of aftershocks, but they als

coco gauff, wimbledon's comeback kid. the american teenager facing a battle with herzog of slovenia. with tenacity and nerves of steel, under extraordinary pressure, coming from behind to force a third set. the crowd here with her all the way. and they're also cheering back l ray beach, florida.staurant in coco says ever since that upset defeat of venus williams, life changed in a matter of seconds. new fans reaching out from some unexpected places. >> beyonce's mom posted me on instagram. and i was screaming. i hope she saw that, because i would love to go to a concert. >> reporter: as for all the money she's winning -- >> i can't buy a car, because i can't drive. >> reporter: after all, wimbledon's new star is still just a 15-year-old schoolgirl. another stunning victory. after today, it only gets harder. next up, last year's french open champion. but anything now seems possible for coco gauff. cecilia? >> even perhaps a beyonce concert. >> ian, thank you. you can watch wimbledon coverage on espn. >>> still ahead on "wo

as 15-year-old coco gauff does it again coming back from near as 15-year-old coco gauff does it again coming back from near defeat and advancing in her remarkable wimbledon run >> announcer: this is "nbc nightly news" with lester holt >> good evening i'm peter alexander. this evening new fears another major earthquake could be on the horizon and new warnings that warnings that after after shocks will last for days after the strongest quake to hit southern california in 20 years. this new video capturing the intensity of the shaking, interrupting the community playing terrifying students and their families. hundreds of after intensity of the shaking, interrupting the community playing terrifying families. hundreds of after shocks already rattling that region including a 5.2 magnitude tremor today we begin with miguel almaguer near the epicenter tonight >> reporter: tonight new images show the >> reporter: tonight new images show the panic when the quake struck in the middle of a performance with 65 children on stage. >> it started shaking back and forth and up and down. going to it fel

controversy this morning swirling around america's newest tennis superstar. >> 15-year-old cori "coco" gauff7 semifinalist, slovakian magdalena rybarikova. now gauff has turned into such a sensation that british tennis star jay clarke dumped fellow brit harriet dart as his mixed doubles player for gauff. >> it all comes after a momentous moment for the rising young star with tennis legend roger federer who gave her an encouraging pat on the back there. gauff is going for her third-round win later today. >> all right, coco. go, coco. >> getting pat on the backs by other big pros. i say other because she's a big pro now. >> yes, she is now, absolutely a phenom. >>> well, when we come back, how america's celebrities celebrated the fourth of july. >>> what justin timberlake just did with an ax. >>> what justin timberlake just did with an ax. before she puts them in the dishwasher. so what does the dishwasher do? (vo) cascade platinum does the work for you. prewashing and removing stuck-on foods, the first time. (mom) wow! that's clean! (vo) cascade platinum. ♪ skinny just gimme the skinny >>> ti

tennis phenom coco gauff putting in another amazing performance at wimbledon.t her winning streak. shs only 15 years old. >> amazing. still more to come on that. >>> first though we got some breaking news here that we also want to get to. southern california surveying the damage after the second powerful earthquake in just two days. this one, 7.1 magnitude, even bigger than thursday's. it was centered about 150 miles north of los angeles, cracked buildings and roads, caused fires, cut power to thousands of people. seismologists expect aftershocks could continue for days. >>> the women's world cup wraps up tomorrow as the u.s. faces the netherlands in the big game in lyon, frae. the president of fifa, which runs the sport, is talking about capitalizing on the popularity of this year's tournament. he wants to double the prize money and add more teams next time around. this year's women's world cup includes $30 million in prize money. last year's men's world cup, 400 million, so i think it's time for some equal pay here. >> yep, and, of course, the big game tomorr

wimbledon, and another stunning victory for 15-year-old, an american tennis phenom, her name is coco gauff and she advanced to the third round just days after beating her idol venus williams. nbc's blayne alexander has all the excitement >> reporter: she's done it again. [ cheers and applause >> rorter: 15 years, and now two winning wimbledon matches under her belt, coco gauff has served up anothestunning victory, beating slovenia and barrelling ahead to round three. >> the composure i mean, she looked like she was lockedn. >> reporter: around wimbledon, it seems everyone has coco fever. >> i think she's the future of america. >> there is a large connection somewhere along the line >> we're going to claim her anyway >> exactly >> reporter: and coco herself. >> i'm still shocked i'm even here >> reporter: and after this week who can blame her. the young he felt qualifier in wimbledon history feating venus williams, praised by serena >> there she is. how is everything? >> thank you >> reporter: advice from roger federer, play well mission accomplish pd. >> i think i can beat anyone who is ac

court. >> reporter: now showing the world what she's got blayne alexander, nbc news, london >> coco gauff, remember that name amazing. >> i mean, the confidence is strong, right? >> i can't believe she's 15 years old. >> 15. >> running through people like it's not her first time ever >> can you imagine her at 25 >> that's supposed to be her prime. >> exactly can't wait to see that let's check the weather map. we have a slight risk of weather developing across colorado this afternoon. a few storms that are sparking up across the upper midwest and i don't think these showers or storms will disrupt. festivities tonight. unfortunately, it is going to be a nuisance across minneapolis and chicago. you can really count on the heat continuing to build across the south an 90s from texas all the way into the southeast. >>> so if you have 4th of july plans, a little bit of rain. it shouldn't damper us going to coney island eating those hot dogs >> you claim 40. that is incredible all right. thank you, janessa netflix is quitting cigarettes, but not quite cold turkey. a new report out shows tobacco u

and centre court rises up for coco gauff as the teenager keeps alive her wimbledon dream. welcome. venezuela's supreme court has released 22 prisoners, including a high profilejudge. maria afiuni is one of many people the opposition says are political prisoners. she was first arrested ten years ago and had been sentenced again in march for corruption. the move has been welcomed by the un, which published a highly critical report on thursday, accusing president maduro‘s government of widespread human rights abuses against the opposition and minority groups. will grant reports. venezuela's independence day traditionally marks the togetherness and resistance of its people in the face of the spanish colonial power. not any longer. now it seems it is an opportunity for the two sides in the country's unending political crisis to call for the other to back down. first, the opposition led by the self—declared interim president juan guaido. he is the national holiday to highlight profoundly damning report by the united nations into the government's human rights record. translation:

coco gauff wins her second match, and the hearts of fans around the world laura: for those watching on pbg and around tbe, welcome to "world news america." in libya, more than 40 people were killed and many more injured in an airstrike on a migrant detention center. the top u.n. human rightse official said tack in tripoli could be a war crime. libyan officials said that aes fo loyal to the warlord general haftar are responsible. s thousands of migraying to reach europe are being held in libya as the conflict intensifies. quentin somerville reports. quentin: they came to libya in search of anscape, but were killed before they could flee the shores. more than 100 migrants, mostly africans, were corralled inside the detention center. they had nowhere to run to when it took a direct hit. dozens were killed and many more injured. they had fled their countries -- war, persecuti with few possessions. in the rubble, they looked for any scraps that survived. >> people are still under the block. we don't know what to say. althat we know is we want the u.n. to help people. this place is dangerous

as 15-year-old coco gauff does it again coming back from near ancing and a in her remarkable wimbledorun. >> annouer: this is "nbc nightly news" with lester holt. peter >> good evening i'm peter alexander. this evening new fears another major earthquake could be on the horizon and new warnings that after shocks will last for days after the strongest quake to hit southern cnia in 20 years. eo this new vid capturing the intensity of thesh aking, interrupting the community playing sterrifying student and their families. hundreds ofter shocks already rattling that region including a 5.4 magnitude tremor today t as residentshere assess the damage from thursday's powerful quake. mi we begin witel almaguer near the epicenter tonight. >> reporter: tonight new images show the panic when the quake struck in the middle of a performance with s 65 children ontage. d shaking r back and forth and up and down. it felt like it was going to rip off of the roof. >> reporter: 24 hours after the 6.4 ma itude earthquake rattled the epicenter near ridgecrest, today hundreds of smaller shockwaves shook the eart

. >>> everyone tuning in to see what the 15-year-old tennis prodigy coco gauff will do next.he be her idol venus williams, and now as marc liverman reports, she is extending her state limited by defeating another top tennis star. >> reporter: 15-year-old coco gauff continues her historic run at the all england club. she is already the youngest player ever to come through qualifying for wimbledon in the open era, with a second straight victory yesterday, she became the youngest player to reach the tournament third round sent jennifer capriotti 1 her friends and family reacting to her win over the former wimbledon semi finalist, magdaleno rebar cova. >> she keeps playing how she is, she could win the tournament. >> reporter: on monday, coco gauff registered on the national radar defeating her idol, 30 angled and straight sets. sucking never thought this would happen. i'm living my dream. >> reporter: coco gauff who grew up in florida said she always looked up to the williams sisters. after upsetting the five-time wimbledon champ earlier this week, coco gauff had nothing but pra

and tennis player coco gauff is through to the second week of wimbledon.

the tournament has 15-year-old sensation coco gauff nbc's blayne alexander goes inside the teenager'sncredible run. >> reporter: it was the wimbledon run that kept the world watching coco gauff, a 15-year-old rookie toppling tennis giants >> i'm a fighter and anything is possible if you work hard. >> reporter: but even after her fourth round loss here at wimbledon for so many people cheering her on, coco is still a winner on social media a celebrity cheering section >> joel embiid posted me >> reporter: enough to send this teen into a fit of giggles while coco's run is over, another american, allison upset the number one seed. taking her place in the quarterfinals, taking on serena williams and for the teenage phenom who has been at it since age 6 back in del rey, florida, she's a hometown hero. ready to show the world she's just getting started blayne alexander, nbc news, london >> later this morning on today, coco gauff will be live to talk about her amazing wimbledon journey. >> and up nexta dratic twist in court in the case of actor kevin spacey plus our adorable otsh of the day a

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did you watch coco gauff yesterday?” didn't. house and an hour and a half later we were still watching. brilliant. let's take a look at the front pages. the metro covers our top story about the leaked memos from the foreign office, setting out the uk ambassador to washington's candid views of the trump administration. the paper quotes a senior mp saying the leaker should be prosecuted. the times says borisjohnson faces a showdown with about 30 of his party's mps who want to block a no—deal brexit. the paper also reports that the rise of online shopping means more postmen are being bitten by dogs as people open their doors to receive parcels. we'll have more on that later. nhs operations are being cancelled because consultants have begun working to rule in a stand—off over pensions, that is according to the guardian. and the mirror is demanding holiday companies end the school holidays rip—off. their figures suggest that getaways can cost 81% more in the summer break. it also pictures actor and ex—footballer vinnie jones, whose w

and rafael nadal all enjoying straight—sets victories, but the fairytale is over for 15—year—old coco gauffit was a day to forget for the top seeds the women's draw. holly hamilton has more from wimbledon. fairto fair to say the women's draw is wide open at the business end of the tournament. we started the day with five of the top ten seeds and now we're down to just two. world number one ashleigh barty was first to go, knocked out by american allison riske. party took the first set but allison riske took into a decider to win the biggest victory of her career. getting to the quarter—finals is amazing butjust the way i've been fighting, for me, that's what is most exciting for me. i must say, being in the last eight at wimbledon isn't too bad. next up for her is fellow american serena williams, who beat carla suarez navarro in straight sets, wrapping upa suarez navarro in straight sets, wrapping up a match injust 64 minutes. things took a little bit longer on court number two, where number three seed karolina pliskova lost out to an unseeded player in a match lasting over three hours. the

atjust 15, coco gauff has shown composure beyond her years, as the wimbledon crowd have taken her toto her, with an error strewn serve to lose the first set. coco needed her mojo, but as she stared down the barrel of two match points, polona hercog lost her nerve. it's a tell—tale sign. tie—break time. this is all so new to coco and her devoted family. mum can't watch. but perseverance pays off. yes! and into a deciding set we went. what an extraordinary rally! it was a match swinging this way and that. and for the first time in the match, gauff looks the likely winner. but her opponent was wily and experience counted. they were going nowhere, and finally, after almost three hours, gauff proved she's no wannabe. this kid is the real deal. the fairy tale continues. the crowd was amazing. even when i was down match point they were still cheering me on and i am super thankful that they believe in me. as the mercury rose it was hard for some to keep focus. this would have woken them up! no drenchings, but an upset to begin the day. last year's finest kevin anderson sent packing in straig

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harris is now on the defensive. ( cheers and applause ) >> big comeback win at wimbledon for coco gauff i always knew i could come back, no matter what the score is. >> begnaud: and, steve hartman with the kid everyone rejected. >> they would pick teams, and i would be the only one left out. >> begnaud: until one day, he showed them all. >> begnaud: good evening from new york. welcome to the broadcast. i'm david begnaud. this is our western edition. friday was full of aftershocks in southern california, a day after this 6.4 earthquake rattled the region there. there have been more than 1,400 aftershocks, one of them measured 5.4. now, the damage is still being assessed from that original quake, which was the largest in two decades. california's governor has declared a state of emergency for the area near the epicenter, which is about 150 miles northeast of los angeles, and that is where carter evans is tonight. ( screams ) >> reporter: the 6.4 magnitude earthquake is still fresh on everyone's minds here in ridgecrest, and the aftershocks won't let them forget it. >> i have never felt an

and centre court rises up for coco gauff, as the teenager keeps alive her wimbledon dream.enezuela's supreme court has released 22 prisoners, including a high—profile judge. maria afiuni is one of many people the opposition says are political prisoners. she was first arrested ten years ago, and had been sentenced again in march for corruption. the move has been welcomed by the un, which published a highly critical report on thursday accusing president maduro‘s government of widespread human rights abuses against the opposition and minority groups. but maria afiuni's brother says his sister still has restrictions on her freedom. translation: she can't speak to the media. she can't use social media. she can't leave the country. she has to present herself every 30 days. the logical thing would be to get rid of all the cautionary measures and respect what the un says, which is complete freedom, but that has not happened. we continue to wait. the un says one thing, the maduro government does another. they're never serious about what international organisations say, so we're in t

sunday's final. >> thinking ahead. >>> a star has been born in the world of tennis. 15-year-old coco gauff has defeated her idol, venus williams, at wimbledon. she says her father told her she could do it back when she was just 8 years old. our own will ganss has more on this inspiring win. >> on my science test i got a "b," and today i'll give myself an "a." >> reporter: 15-year-old cori "coco" gauff acing what many would consider one of the most difficult tests in professional sports, gauff taking down a living legend in her wimbledonilliamwh n the onship there likeyou' so shocked when you play your hero. >> reporter: the atlanta, georgia, native going into the match with an attitude of gratitude. >> i have nothing to lose playing against one of the greatest players of all time, and i'm just super honored that i get to share the court with her. >> reporter: sharing the court, sure, and dominating. >> it's a dream debut for the 15-year-old. >> reporter: gauff becoming the youngest woman to win at wimbledon since 1991. meeting her idol at the net to shake hands after defeating her. many wo

what a week it has been for coco gauff.sw19. after shocking one of her idols — seven—time grand slam champion venus williams — on the opening day... this is a dream debut! ..she has seen off magdalena rybarikova and survived two match points before beating polona hercog on friday night. it is crazy. i remember before i played venus... when you walk to lead the practice courts there are people waiting and one little kid asked me for a picture and after the next day, after i played venus, everybody was screaming my name. it was pretty surreal how life changes in a matter of seconds. the maturity of her play can make you forget she only turned 15 in march and has already earned hundreds of thousands of pounds. but like most teenagers, what coco wants is pop. my mother posted me on instagram and i was screaming. i hope beyonce saw that! and told her daughter about me! i would love to take her to a concert! she's caught the eye of the woman who has dominated women's tennis for the past two decades. i think she's doing everything

and coco gauff does it again. another stunning victory for the 15—year—old at wimbledon,

and a centre court debut for the american 15—year—old tennis sensation coco gauff.ws... we'll round up the rest of the day's play from wimbledon, with the defending champion in the men's singles, novak djokovic, back in action. good evening and welcome to the bbc news at six. a gang has been convicted of running the uk's largest modern slavery ring. police believe up to 400 victims were forced to work by a gang of polish criminals in the west midlands who raked in millions. the gang lured vulnerable people from poland to the uk where they forced them to work for a pittance. eight people have been found guilty of offences including trafficking, money laundering and forcing people to perform forced labour. sima kotecha is in birmingham. sophie, this gang manipulated its victims and made them feel like there was no way out. after a four year investigation, today for the first time we are able to report the true horror of what was taking place here in the west midlands. after sentencing today, the judge told the court of the offenders had subjected their victims to a de

and wimbledon today, the 15-year-old coco gauff back in action after taking on williams. aft winning the first set, coco serving in the second. a back hand winner there. come on, she's streaming. she's feeling it. to match point. she hits it into the net. coco gauff, becomes the youngest woman to reach wimbledon, third round since 1991. tria, that's jennifer cap roti. up 1-0 in the first half. the winner will take on mexico in the final. a big sunday for us. we'll all be watching. >> we will. come on. they've made three straight world cup finals. the first ever to do that. compare comcast business to your current provider my current service provider does not provide half of what you provide. and to know that i could save money? i'd be thrilled. this sounds like a whole business package, which would be incredible. so what are you guys waiting for? let's do it. (laughs) comcast business gives you more. switch now and get fast, reliable internet for a new low price of $39.95 a month. plus, get free installation. better, faster? i mean sign me up. call today at 1-800-501-6000.

. >>> finally, joy and heartbreak at wimbledon. 15-year-old coco gauff's magical run coming to an end fellow american shocked the world's number one player. here is blayne alexander. >> reporter: it was the wimbledon run that kept world watching. coco gauff, a 15-year-old rookie, toppling tennis giants >> i'm a fighter and anything is possible if you work hard >> reporter: but even after her fourth round loss here at wimbledon, for so many people cheering her on, coco is still a winner on social media, a celebrity cheering section. >> snoop dogg posted me, joelle posted me, beyonce's mother this teenager into a fit of giggles. another american, alison riske, upset the number one seed today, taking on serena williams tomorrow and for the teenaged phenom who has been at it since age 6, back in del ray beach, florida, she's a hometown hero, ready to show the world she's just getting started. blayne alexander, nbc news, london >> and congratulations to both coco and alison, very inspiring. >>> that's "nightly news" for this monday. i'm lester holt. for al >>> keep walking over here. >> ju

. >>> today at wimbledon, another stunning victory for 15-year-old american tennis phenom coco gauffces to the third round just days after beating her idol, venus williams nbc's blayne alexander has all the excitement >> reporter: she's done it again. 15 years and now two winning wimbledon matches under her belt, coco gauff has served up another stunning victory, beating slovenia's magdalena rybarikova and barrelling ahead to round 3 >> her composure she looked like she was locked in. >> reporter: around wimbledon, everyone has coco fever >> she's the future of american tennis. >> reporter: you're going to claim her anyway >> and coco herself? >> i'm just shocked that i'm even here >> reporter: after this week, who can blame her? the youngest qualifier in u.s. history defeating venus williams, praised by serena and today, advice from roger federer. "play well mission accomplished." >> i think i can beat anyone across the court. if i don't think i can win the match, i won't even step on the court. >> reporter: now showing the world what she's got. blayne alexander, nbc news, london >>

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welcome to wimbledon, where the fairy tale continues for 15—year—old coco gauff.merican saved two match points to beat slovenia's polona hercog and become the youngest player in the last 16 for almost 30 years. if i could be able to help a young person in the same state i was in then i know that they would be able to be lifted. game of thrones star emilia clarke tells breakfast how having a stroke in her 20s has led her to back calls for more support for young victims. good morning. a lot of fine weather on the way across the uk this weekend but a little bit of a change in the way things feel — some fresher air blowing in from the north. more on the way things are looking in a few moments. it's saturday, the 6th ofjuly. our top story. murderers who refuse to reveal the location of a victim's body could be forced to spend longer in prison under a new law. the legal change, known as helen's law, follows campaigning by the mother of helen mccourt, who was killed in 1988 — but whose body was never found. ben ando reports. for 31 years, marie mccourt has been fighting

welcome to wimbledon, where the fairy tale continues for 15—year—old coco gauff.rican saved two match points to beat slovenia's polona hercog, and become the youngest player in the last 16 for almost 30 years. game of thrones star emilia clarke tells breakfast how having a stroke in her 20s has led her to back calls for more support for young victims. ifi if i could be able to help a young person in the same state i was in then i know that they would be able to be lifted. good morning. a lot of fine weather on the way across the uk this weekend but a little bit of a change in the way things feel — some fresher air blowing in from the north. more on the way things are looking in a few moments. it's saturday, the 6th ofjuly. our top story. murderers who refuse to reveal the location of a victim's body could be forced to spend longer in prison under a new law. the legal change, known as helen's law, follows campaigning by the mother of helen mccourt, who was killed in 1988 — but whose body was never found. ben ando reports. for 31 years, marie mccourt has been fighti

. >> take for example 15-year-old coco gauff.he magic appears to be just beginning. >> somebody told me this maybe three weeks ago, i probably wouldn't believe it. i'm so excited to see if i continue to work hard, see what other success i can do in the future. >> just 15 years old, the tennis world new "it" girl lost inraigp who months ago was the top ranked player in the world. coco gauff will appear on the "today" show, following "today in the bay" coming up at 7:00 this morning. >> most certainly she has won. >> she's amazing. >>> coming up on "today in the bay," a shocking mixup, led to a woman giving birth to another coupbabies. thrneg. >>> happening now, intense rainfall is causing flash flooding in some villages in northern spain. this is new video just in to our newsroom and a main road in a small village was split in half from two overflowing rivers. at least one person is dead, and spain's national weather agency is warning more downpours later today. we'll be right back. introducing my new spicy chicken strips combo. i

coco gauff, a 15-year-old rookie toppling tennis giants. >> i'm a fighter. is possible if you work hard. >> reporter: but even after her fourth round loss here at wimbledon for so many people cheering her on, coco is still a winner. on social media a celebrity cheering section. >> joe ellen posted me, beyonce posted me! >> reporter: enough to send this teen into a fit of giggles. while coco's run is over, another american, alison riske, upset the number one seed today claiming her place in the quarterfinals taking on serena williams tomorrow. and for the teenage phenom who's been at it since age six, back in florida she's a homewno show the world she's just getting started. blaine alexander, nbc news, london. >> and congratulations to both on "steve" -- they want answers. >> we've been together for years. >> what do you do to keep your sex lives exciting? the truth? handle >> location, location! >> don't try everything at once. 50 --ore you hit >> not necessarily. [laughter] steve: this is marriage real talk. a world class wheelchair athlete. steve: you're i

coco gauff, a 15-year-old rookie toppling tennis giants. ng> i'm a fighter.ossible if you work hard. >> reporter: but even after her fourth round loss here at wimbledon for so many people cheering her on, coco is still a winner. on social media a celebrity cheering section. >> joe ellen posted me, beyonce posted me!>> eporter: enough to send this teen into a t of giggles. while coco's run is over, another american, alison riske, upset the number one seed today claiminger place in the quarterfinals taking on serena williams tomorrow. and for the teena phenom who's been at it since age six, back in florida she's a hometown hero ready to show the world she's just getting started. blaine alexander, nbc news, london. and congratulations to both coco and >>> lights, camera, "acce." >>isney star, cameron boyce only had two ddeades of life but ma every moment count.

wimbled there is a lot of reason to be excited about coco gauff. laura: what strikes you about her game? is it the penetrating forehands, the on-court composure? sean: it is a little bit of everything, but the penetrating forehands, it shows she has got something. to beat venus williams and -- at wimbledon shows unbelievable amount of cool under pressure. tennis is such a mental game. coand then t out and win again to prove that it is just not a one-time thi speaks very highly of her potential. laura: the women's game is so uneven at the moment. could coco be a star of future who could have staying power? sean: definitely. it has been uneven.eo somee like that. some people like parity, fferent champions. but stars sell. listen, she is only 15 years old. she is just emerging. you don't want to put too much pressure on her. we have seen this be players at a young age can big very fast and then fade away. but there is definitely reason for hope here. enlaura: coco's idol s williams will be playing in the mixed doubles in wimblith andy murray. what do

. >> a 15-year-old sends shock waves in wimbledon cori coco gauff delivered an upset against venus williams winning the first round in straight sets. [ cheers and applause >> there she is, ladies and gentlemen. coco, the youngest player in the tournament throwing her hands up as her win sunk in nbc's blayne alexander has more on this iny. >> reporter: at just 15 years old -- [ cheers and applause >> standing ovation. >> reporter: coco gauff has played her way into wimbledon history. winning her very first wimbledon match against the player who's won the championship five times, venus williams coco's parents over the moon >> this is the first time i ever tried a match. i'm literally living my dream right now. >> reporter: since first stepping on the court, coco has idolized the williams sisters. in fact, she keeps a poster of serena on her bedroom wall >> having this is kind of a reminder of where i want to go >> reporter: a match up truly one for the ages at 39, venus is the oldest player to take the court at wimbledon this year, 24 years coco's senior. she was competing for her first wimbl

here's abc's ian pannell. >> reporter: coco gauff taking wimbledon by storm. erican tennis star soundly beating slovakia's magdalena rybarikova in straight sets. the pumped-up crowd here today giving her a rare standing ovation. gauff's captured the heart and the imagination of many of the crowds here at wimbledon. she says she wants to go all the way to the final, and many here are hoping that happens. gauff stunned the tennis world monday, beating her rival and tennis legend venus williams. >> it's a dream debut for the 15-year-old. >> oh, i'm just still shocked that i'm even here. i wasn't expecting any of this. a lot of celebrities were dm'ing me, posting me. so like i'm kind of starstruck. so it's been hard to reset. >> reporter: even so, the youngest player ever to qualify for wimbledon is super confident. >> i think i can beat anyone who's across the court. if i don't think i can win the match, i won't even step on the court. >> reporter: this was a much tougher match than venus williams, but the youngster showed her brilliance, mixing up her game, and t

harris is now on the defensive. ( cheers and applause ) >> big comeback win at wimbledon for coco gauff i always knew i could come back, no matter what the score is

today, i give myself an "a." >> reporter: 15-year-old cori "coco" gauff acing what many would consider in professional sports. gauff taking down a living legend in her wimbledon debut, knocking out venus williams, who has won the championship there five times. >> i kind of knew it was coming, but still, like, you know -- you're so shocked when you play your hero first round. >> reporter: the atlanta, georgia, native going into the match with an attitude of gratitude. >> i have nothing to lose playing against one of the greatest players of all time. i'm just super honored that i can share the court with her. >> reporter: sharing the court, sure. and dominating. >> it's a dream debut for the 15-year-old. >> reporter: gauff becoming the youngest woman to win at wimbledon since 1991. meeting her idol at the net to shake hands after defeating her. many wondering what exactly was said there. >> i wasn't apologizing, i was just telling her thank you for everything she's done for the sport. and she's been an inspiration for many people. and i was just -- just really telling her thank you. >> r

now coco gauff is advancing to the next round. the state of emergency has been declared in the californian city of ridgecrest after an earthquake of 6.4 shook the area. it is southern california's strongest earthquake for 20 years, and tremors continue to be felt on friday. ridge crest is 150 miles northeast of los angeles. porter: this is the aftermath of the biggest earthquake to hit southern california and's 1999. the 6.4 magnitudeak earthqu struck at 10:30 in the morning. it damaged buildings and downed power lines and sparkires. this one at suburban home. >> oh my god, the tire has blowed up on the car. reporter: the epicenter was on the edge of death valley national park near the city of ridgecrest. >> i was sitting there getting d dressed him l of a sudden the van started shaking and i startr seeing the dresart checking. all of a sudden i realized the walls was moving and everything just waving like i was surfing without no water. it was crazy. reporter: despite the quake's strength only minor injuries were reported. ridgec

love coco gauff. she made a name for herself at wimbledon. it came to an end yesterday, but we're excited to talk to her about all the records she >> i have a hankering feeling this is just the beginning for coco. >> we'll talk to her live just ahead. first, our top story. stunning new developments and csturbing new details emerging in thee against billionaire jeffrey epstein. we have complete coverage this morning. we'll start with nbc's stephanie gosk at the courthouse all day yesterday. steph, good morning. >>oothd is ginormoningrn here i. his bail hearing isn't until monday. federal prosecutors are arguing that bail b denied altogether. they say he's an unreformed sexual offender and a flight risk. this morning, prosecutors are labeling billionaire jeffrey epstein a danger to the community. who poses an extreme flight risk. telling a judge that convicted sex offender is not chacined, h. refentan in an effort to keep him behind bars until his trial. >> the behave. shocks the conscious. >> pleading not guilty toge char of sex trafficking an