French Open champion Coco Gauff came a cropper under the Court One roof as she crashed out of Wimbledon following a shock straight-sets defeat to Ukrainian world number 42 Dayana Yastremska.
Twenty-four days since lifting the title at Roland Garros, the stunned American second seed was beaten 7-6 (3) 6-1 in a major upset.
The resounding loss was the 21-year-old’s second round-one exit in three years in SW19 following defeat to compatriot Sofia Kenin at this stage in 2023.
"It's the win of her career."
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 1, 2025
No.1 Court is stunned as Dayana Yastremska defeats No.2 seed Coco Gauff 7-6(3), 6-1 😲#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/pZYylWHcs8
While dejected world number two Gauff delivered nine double faults and only six winners compared with 29 unforced errors in an erratic display, Nottingham Open runner-up Yastremska produced the performance of her career.
“It was a great match – I was really on fire,” the 25-year-old said on court following her maiden victory over Gauff at the fourth attempt
“Playing against Coco it is something special. She’s a great player and a great person. I enjoyed a lot and these courts are made for the greatest players so I’m very grateful to be on this court.
“My preparation before the grass season didn’t go very well – I got sick at Roland Garros and I only trained two days on grass. It was pretty unexpected but it has been a great season for me. I love playing on grass, I feel like this season we are friends!
Dayana's delight ✨#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/a4ybw2DgnY
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 1, 2025
“I hope the road will continue, and it is a pleasure being here.”
Earlier, world number three Jessica Pegula struggled to explain her shock exit as she praised the “insane” performance of opponent Elisabetta Cocciaretto.
Last year’s US Open runner-up was beaten 6-2 6-3 in just 58 minutes as Italian world number 116 Cocciaretto celebrated the greatest win of her career.
Asked what went wrong, the 31-year-old American, who lost in the first round of a grand slam for the first time since the 2020 French Open, replied: “I don’t know. She played absolutely incredible tennis.
“Do I think I played the best match ever? No. But I definitely don’t think I was playing bad.
Elisabetta Cocciaretto, take a bow 👏
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 1, 2025
The Italian beats No.3 seed Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-3 to storm into the second round of #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/oGWnAVK4BJ
“It’s really a bummer to lose. I haven’t lost first round of a slam in a very long time, so that sucks.
“I’m upset that I wasn’t able to turn anything around. But at the same time, I do feel like she played kind of insane. Hats off to her. Kudos to her for playing at a high level that I couldn’t match it today.”
Cocciaretto, who had only once before defeated a top-10 player, spectacularly turned the tables on Pegula, having suffered a 6-4 6-0 round-three loss to her in SW19 in 2023.
Barbora Krejcikova avoided being added to the short list of reigning champions to suffer first-round eliminations by battling back to beat Eastbourne Open runner-up Alexandra Eala in three sets.
The 29-year-old Czech was in danger of joining compatriot Marketa Vondrousova and 22-time grand slam winner Steffi Graf in the history books.
But, having come into the championship nursing a thigh issue after struggling for form and fitness all year, she dug in to progress 3-6 6-2 6-1 against 20-year-old Filipino Eala on Centre Court.
“Six months ago, I was in a lot of pain with my back and I didn’t really know how my career is going to go,” Krejcikova said in her on-court interview.
“I’m super happy and super excited that I can be here and that I can play on such a great court.”
"First of all, big credit to her."
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 1, 2025
Barbora Krejcikova is full of praise for 20-year-old Alexandra Eala following their three-set battle 👏#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/bqk7J3VZxp
Two-time champion Petra Kvitova bid farewell to Wimbledon following a 6-3 6-1 loss to 10th seed Emma Navarro.
The 35-year-old wild card, who returned to the tour in February following the birth of son Petr last summer, intends to retire after this year’s US Open.
Kvitova was a surprise winner of a maiden grand slam title at the All England Club in 2011 thanks to victory over Maria Sharapova before beating Eugenie Bouchard in the 2014 final.
Speaking on court, she said: “Thank you for the atmosphere, it was wonderful to play on this beautiful court. Congrats Emma. I wish we could have played for a bit longer. I never dreamed of winning Wimbledon and I did it twice so this is something very special.
To a two-time #Wimbledon champion, thank you for the memories, @Petra_Kvitova 💚💜 pic.twitter.com/EwIMs1PVMD
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 1, 2025
“I will miss Wimbledon, I will miss tennis, I will miss you fans but I am ready for the next chapter of life as well. I can’t wait to be back as a member.”
Five-time major winner Iga Swiatek overcame Polina Kudermetova 7-5 6-1, while 18-year-old seventh seed Mirra Andreeva beat Mayar Sherif 6-3 6-3.
But fifth seed Zheng Qinwen was knocked out by Czech world number 81 Katerina Siniakova in three sets.
Queen’s champion Tatjana Maria, who reached the semi-finals in 2022, lost in three sets to American Katie Volynets while Eastbourne winner Maya Joint was beaten by Russian 19th seed Liudmila Samsonova.
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