American tennis star Coco Gauff’s impressive run of winning her second Grand Slam title just last month came to a shocking end as she lost to unseeded Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska in the first round of Wimbledon. The 7-6(3), 6-1 defeat marked Gauff’s earliest exit from the tournament since 2019.
Gauff struggled with 29 unforced errors, including nine double-faults, which cost her the match. Her opponent, Yastremska, made the most of her opportunity and delivered a strong performance on grass courts. The Ukrainian player had previously lost to Gauff in three matches, but showed no signs of nerves against her more experienced foe.
Gauff’s loss has been a recurring theme at Wimbledon. Despite reaching the fourth round in 2019 and recording one of her first major wins there, she has failed to progress further than that stage in two of the past three years.
Yastremska drew inspiration from playing on Centre Court, where Gauff had also lost two years ago. The Ukrainian player said she felt a sense of nostalgia and emotion while competing on the court, which gave her an edge over Gauff. The match was marked by Yastremska’s determination and strong play, as she became the first unseeded player to beat a Top 10 opponent this year.
Gauff’s exit from Wimbledon serves as a reminder that even top players can experience upsets on grass courts.
Source: https://nypost.com/2025/07/01/sports/coco-gauff-stunned-at-wimbledon-in-jaw-dropping-first-round-exit