Wimbledon 2025 Day 2 delivered one of the most dramatic opening rounds in recent memory, with the women’s singles draw rocked by historic upsets. Fans witnessed the unexpected early exits of Coco Gauff, the reigning French Open champion and World No. 2, and fellow American star Jessica Pegula, the No. 3 seed. Their departures have left the tournament wide open and set the stage for a thrilling fortnight on the grass courts of the All England Club.
Coco Gauff Stunned by Dayana Yastremska
In a result that sent shockwaves through the tennis world, Coco Gauff was knocked out in the first round by Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska. Under the closed roof of No. 1 Court, Yastremska delivered a near-flawless performance, defeating Gauff 7-6(3), 6-1 in just 79 minutes.
- Gauff struggled with her serve and never found her rhythm against the aggressive play of Yastremska.
- The match marked Yastremska’s second career win over a Top 2 player, her first since 2019.
- Gauff, fresh off her Roland Garros triumph, has now suffered back-to-back early exits in major tournaments, raising questions about her grass-court form.
Jessica Pegula’s Early Exit Adds to American Woes
- Shortly before Gauff’s match, Jessica Pegula also bowed out in straight sets, losing 6-2, 6-3 to Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto.
- Pegula entered Wimbledon riding high after a title win at Bad Homburg, where she beat World No. 1 Iga Swiatek.
- Facing Cocciaretto, ranked No. 116, Pegula was widely expected to progress, but she struggled from the start and was unable to recover.
This marks a historic low for American women at Wimbledon, with both top seeds eliminated in the opening round for the first time in the Open Era.
Other Notable Results and Highlights
- Day 2 at Wimbledon wasn’t just about the American upsets. The first round concluded with several other big names making headlines:
- Emma Navarro (No. 10 seed) advanced with a convincing win over Petra Kvitová, ending the two-time champion’s campaign.
- Elena Rybakina stormed into the second round, dominating Elina Avanesyan 6-2, 6-1.
In total, nine women’s seeds were eliminated in the first two days, making this the most chaotic Grand Slam start in the Open Era.
Top 10 Women’s Seeds Knocked Out by Day 2
- Coco Gauff (No. 2)
- Jessica Pegula (No. 3)
- Qinwen Zheng (No. 5)
- Paula Badosa (No. 9)
What’s Next for Wimbledon 2025?
With the early exits of Gauff and Pegula, the women’s draw is now wide open. Defending champion Barbora Krejcikova narrowly avoided joining the list of casualties, coming from behind to win her opener. Expect fierce battles ahead as new contenders look to seize the opportunity left by the fallen favorites.
FAQs: Wimbledon Women’s 2025 Day 2
Q1: Who defeated Coco Gauff at Wimbledon 2025?
A1: Coco Gauff was defeated by Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine in straight sets, 7-6(3), 6-1, in the first round.
Q2: How did Jessica Pegula lose her opening match?
A2: Jessica Pegula lost to Elisabetta Cocciaretto of Italy, 6-2, 6-3, marking a major upset as Pegula was the No. 3 seed.
Q3: How many top 10 women’s seeds have been eliminated so far?
A3: By the end of Day 2, four top 10 women’s seeds—Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Qinwen Zheng, and Paula Badosa—were knocked out.
Q4: Has this level of early upsets happened before at Wimbledon?
A4: No, Wimbledon 2025 has seen a record number of top seeds eliminated in the first round, making it the most unpredictable start in the Open Era.
Q5: Who are the favorites now after Gauff and Pegula’s exits?
A5: With Gauff and Pegula out, players like defending champion Barbora Krejcikova and 2022 winner Elena Rybakina are among the new favorites, but the draw is wide open for surprises.
Conclusion
Wimbledon 2025 Day 2 will be remembered as the day the women’s draw was turned upside down. The shock defeats of Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula have left fans reeling and the competition wide open. As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on the remaining contenders to see who can seize this rare opportunity and make their mark on the storied lawns of SW19.
