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Coco Gauff Vs Dayana Yastremska, Wimbledon 2025: World No. 2 Knocked Out In First Round

Coco Gauff became just the third woman in the Open era to lose in the first round at Wimbledon right after winning the championship at the French Open, eliminated 7-6 (3), 6-1 by unseeded Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine on Tuesday (July 1, 2025). The No. 2-ranked Gauff made mistake after mistake at No. 1 Court, finishing with just six winners and a total of 29 unforced errors that included nine double-faults. She joined another highly seeded American, No. 3 Jessica Pegula, in bowing out on Day 2 of the tournament.

Wimbledon Tennis: Dayana Yastremska vs Coco Gauff
Wimbledon Tennis: Coco Gauff vs Dayana Yastremska | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine celebrates after winning the first round women's single match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon Tennis: Coco Gauff vs Dayana Yastremska
Wimbledon Tennis: Dayana Yastremska vs Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine shakes hands with Coco Gauff of the U.S., left, after winning the first round women's single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025: Dayana Yastremska vs Coco Gauff
Wimbledon 2025: Coco Gauff vs Dayana Yastremska | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Coco Gauff of the U.S. reacts after losing her first round women's single match against Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon 2025: Coco Gauff vs Dayana Yastremska
Wimbledon 2025: Dayana Yastremska vs Coco Gauff | Photo; AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine returns the ball to Coco Gauff of the U.S. during their first round women's single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Britain Wimbledon Tennis: Dayana Yastremska vs Coco Gauff
Britain Wimbledon Tennis: Coco Gauff vs Dayana Yastremska | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Coco Gauff of the U.S. returns the ball to Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine during their first round women's single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Britain Wimbledon Tennis: Coco Gauff vs Dayana Yastremska
Britain Wimbledon Tennis: Dayana Yastremska vs Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine reacts during her first round women's single match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon Tennis Championships: Dayana Yastremska vs Coco Gauff
Wimbledon Tennis Championships: Coco Gauff vs Dayana Yastremska | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Coco Gauff of the U.S. reacts during her first round women's single match against Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon Tennis Championships: Coco Gauff vs Dayana Yastremska
Wimbledon Tennis Championships: Dayana Yastremska vs Coco Gauff | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine returns the ball to Coco Gauff of the U.S. during their first round women's single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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Wimbledon Championships: Dayana Yastremska vs Coco Gauff
Wimbledon Championships: Coco Gauff vs Dayana Yastremska | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth

Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine returns the ball to Coco Gauff of the U.S. during their first round women's single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London.

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