Coco Gauff's Wimbledon run comes to an abrupt end
Coco Gauff of the United States plays in the Ladies singles first round match against Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine (not seen) during day one of The Championships Wimbledon 2025 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 01, 2025 in London, E
ATLANTA - Coco Gauff’s Wimbledon run ended almost as quickly as it began. The 21-year-old former Atlanta resident, currently ranked No. 2 in the world, was eliminated in the first round Tuesday in a stunning upset by Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska.
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What we know:
Gauff, who entered the tournament as a top contender following her recent victory at the French Open, lost in straight sets. She acknowledged the short turnaround between clay and grass courts contributed to her early exit.
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The loss makes Gauff only the third woman in the Open era to win the French Open and then lose her opening match at Wimbledon. The quick transition between the two Grand Slams has long been considered one of the most challenging in tennis.
The backstory:
Gauff currently lives in Delray Beach, Florida, her family's hometown and her birthplace. Although she spent her early years in Atlanta, her family returned to Florida when Coco was 7 years old.