American Coco Gauff suffers surprising defeat in Wimbledon opener

No. 2 seed Coco Gauff suffered a surprising defeat at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships when Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska beat her 7-6(3), 6-1. Yastremska dominated the match, hitting more winners and forcing Gauff into errors. Gauff, a two-time grand slam winner, struggled with her forehand and serving, ultimately double-faulting nine times. Yastremska clinched the victory with a powerful forehand on match point, marking the biggest win of her career. This upset, along with Jessica Pegula's loss, made history as the first time two of the top three seeds were defeated in the first round of a women's major in the Open Era. Gauff, emotional after the match, expressed disappointment in her performance and acknowledged the challenge of managing her schedule after winning the French Open. Yastremska, thrilled with her win, credited her strong performance and expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play at Wimbledon.

According to the source: CNN.