The two Americans meet in the first round of the Australian Open six months on after Gauff knocked Williams out of Wimbledon.
Making her main draw debut at Wimbledon in July, Gauff defeated Williams in straight sets, kickstarting an exhilarating run that saw the teenager become the youngest player to reach the round of 16 at the All England Club since Martina Hingis achieved the feat in 1996.
Cori"Coco" Gauff of the United States shakes hands at the net with Venus Williams of the United States after her win during the first round at Wimbledon on July 1, 2019 in London, England.Her opponent on Monday, in contrast, is a seven-time Grand Slam champion and twice Australian Open finalist and the current No. 55 in the world.
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