Coco Gauff Crashes Out of Wimbledon in Round One

Gauff's Wimbledon campaign ends abruptly as she falls to Yastremska in the first round, marking another early loss for the American star.

Coco Gauff's Wimbledon campaign ended in shocking fashion as the American second seed was defeated 7-6 (3), 6-1 by Dayana Yastremska, ranked 42nd in the world. The French Open champion's early exit was unexpected.

Gauff had high hopes after her triumph at Roland Garros in June, but she failed to build on that success on grass. The 21-year-old suffered her earliest Grand Slam loss since her first-round defeat at Wimbledon in 2023.

Dayana Yastremska wrapped up her victory over Coco Gauff in just 78 minutes on Court One, handing the American a stunning defeat. Gauff's loss marked another high-profile exit.

Dayana Yastremska stuns Coco Gauff! pic.twitter.com/LMZzp0FXSs

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) July 1, 2025

Gauff joins Jessica Pegula and Zheng Qinwen as notable players to depart the tournament on Tuesday. The two-time Grand Slam champion's Wimbledon struggles continue, as she has yet to advance beyond the fourth round in her six previous appearances.

Despite previously joking about having an allergy to grass, Dayana Yastremska proved her doubters wrong with a stunning win over Coco Gauff. The 25-year-old's victory marked an impressive showing on the surface.

"It's the win of her career."

No.1 Court is stunned as Dayana Yastremska defeats No.2 seed Coco Gauff 7-6(3), 6-1 😲#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/pZYylWHcs8

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Yastremska's recent form on grass has been notable, highlighted by her runs to the Nottingham final and Eastbourne quarterfinals in June. The Ukrainian's glamorous persona, showcased through her Instagram modeling, often overshadows her on-court accomplishments, but she's proving her skills are more than just a pretty face.

”It was a great match today. I was really on fire, even my nails have fire on them,” Yastremska said.

”Playing Coco is special. These courts are made for the greatest players so I'm very grateful to play here.

”It's really unexpected. I love playing on grass. I feel this year we are kind of friends. I hope the road can continue for me.”