Third Seed Pegula Upset by No.116 Cocciaretto at Wimbledon

American third seed Jessica Pegula was shockingly defeated in the first round of Wimbledon 2025 by Italy's Elisabetta Cocciaretto, ranked No. 116, in straight sets 6-2, 6-3. The match lasted just 58 minutes, with Pegula struggling on her second serve and committing 24 unforced errors while playing with heavy knee strapping, indicating discomfort. Despite entering Wimbledon on the back of a recent title win in Bad Homburg over former world No. 1 Iga Swiatek, Pegula has faced a disappointing season marked by early Grand Slam exits, including a first-round loss at the French Open. Cocciaretto, aged 24, delivered a composed performance to claim only her second win against a top-10 player, advancing further than her previous best at Grand Slams. This early defeat marks Pegula's earliest major exit since 2020 and raises concerns about her current form heading into the remainder of the tennis season. Wimbledon has seen several seeded players fall early, with Pegula's loss among the biggest upsets so far.