Gauff Stunned by Yastremska in Wimbledon First Round

World No. 2 and reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff was eliminated in the first round of Wimbledon 2025, losing 7-6(3), 6-1 to Ukraine's Dayana Yastremska. Gauff, who tallied 29 unforced errors and nine double faults, struggled to adapt her game to grass and was overpowered by Yastremska's aggressive play. The loss makes Gauff only the third woman in the Open era to exit Wimbledon in the first round immediately after winning the French Open and underscores her ongoing challenges on grass, the only Grand Slam surface where she has not reached a semifinal. Yastremska, ranked No. 42 and previously open about her difficulties on grass, delivered a career-best performance to advance. Gauff expressed disappointment but is determined to rebound ahead of the US Open. The upset has prompted widespread fan criticism and renewed debate over Gauff's grass-court preparation.