Wimbledon 2025: Gauff, Popyrin Suffer Early Exits

Wimbledon 2025 began with major upsets, most notably French Open champion Coco Gauff's first-round loss to Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska after a string of double faults and unforced errors. In the men's draw, Australia's 20th seed Alexei Popyrin was defeated by British wildcard Arthur Fery, ranked No. 461, contributing to a difficult day for the Australian contingent, which saw only Jordan Thompson advance after a comeback win. A record 17 Australians entered the main draw, but seven exited on day one amid challenging heat, with temperatures reaching 32.9°C. The disappointing results have left Australian players expressing frustration and disappointment. In contrast, the tournament also featured a moment of sportsmanship when Carlos Alcaraz assisted a fan who fell ill during his match. The early rounds have been marked by both unexpected exits and displays of character on and off the court.