Vandeweghe leads American charge on Independence Day


  • Tennis
  • Wednesday, 05 Jul 2017

LONDON (Reuters) - Lacking any actual pyrotechnics, Coco Vandeweghe was at least armed with a booming serve as she led an American contingent into the second round of Wimbledon on Independence Day.

The hard-hitting 25-year-old former quarter-finalist cracked down several deliveries near the 120 mph mark as she powered past Germany's Mona Barthel 7-5 6-2.

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