America’s top contender at Wimbledon, Coco Gauff, has made an unexpected exit after losing in the first round. Second-seeded Gauff, who recently triumphed at the French Open, was defeated by Dayana Yastremska in straight sets, 7-6, 6-1.
Gauff displayed a lack of the confidence she showcased just weeks ago, struggling against Yastremska’s play. A crucial double fault in the tiebreaker sealed her first set loss, giving Yastremska a significant edge.
With nine double faults throughout the match, Gauff’s record on grass now stands at 21-12. Prior to the tournament, she expressed excitement about competing again on a Grand Slam stage, aiming to fine-tune her game after a previous tournament.
“It’s the win of her career,” a commentator noted as No.1 Court was left stunned by Yastremska’s performance over Gauff. Gauff will need to regroup as she aims to improve her game moving forward seemingly on the defensive for much of the match.