No. 2 ranked Coco Gauff stunned by Dayana Yastremska in first round of Wimbledon
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.
It was just a little more than three weeks ago that Gauff was celebrating her second Grand Slam title by getting past No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in the final on the red clay of Roland-Garros. The 21-year-old American also took home the trophy from the 2023 U.S. Open.
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- Daily Mail
Coco Gauff is OUT of Wimbledon after shock first-round upset by unseeded Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska
Six years after a breakthrough for the ages and one month on from winning the French Open, Coco Gauff wilted to a quite staggering defeat on her first appointment at these championships last night. If we are to contextualise the shock attached to the second seed's exit, and thus the biggest scalp to fall so far from either draw, then it concerns one fact about her conqueror, Dayana Yastremska. The woman is allergic to grass. And yet we might assume the same of Gauff, who since reaching the fourth round here as 15-year-old has failed to go better. This was the sort of day to embed a deep-rooted hatred towards the surface. But that should not detract from Yastremska's achievement. She was brilliant and brutal in equal measure in this 7-6, 6-1 demolition, with the surprise perhaps not as resounding as it seems on first glance. Sure, the Ukrainian had never previously made the second round, but having reached the final in Nottingham a fortnight ago, she arrived on Court No 1 with the spring of a woman who had unlocked the secrets of this quirky form of the game. In doing so, the world No 42 also brought tennis closer to the forefront of an unusual story. For a number of onlookers, her fame has often been traced to her social media activity, and beyond that there was also a doping controversy, from which a positive test was eventually ruled a case of accidental contamination, and an inadvertent race storm. The latter, in 2020, came from a clumsy attempt to show solidarity at the height of the Black Lives Matter protests by painting one half of her body black. It drew an unintended response. Here? She did a better job of judging her circumstances, and in doing so capitalising on the nine double faults and 29 unforced errors of an opponent who won her second Slam just a matter of weeks ago. An illustration of Gauff's difficulties came from the sight of the American sprawled on her back at 5-2 down in the first set, with her legs pointing in opposite directions and her head in a worse state. By then, she had been pummelled by the Yastremska backhand and had failed to hit so much as a single winner of her own. When Yastremska then forced a set point at 5-3, Gauff appeared desperately lost, but that brought on a minor, temporary twist. With such an opportunity in her hands, she gave up two double faults in three points and coughed up the break. If Gauff's corner was pinning hopes on a prolonged collapse, the relief was misplaced – Yastremska stabilised by dominating the subsequent tiebreak and took the Gauff serve immediately at the start of the second set. By this point, Gauff was dumping more forehands into the middle to lower reaches of the net than landing clean hits. Her timing was woefully off; her affiliation with this quirk surface never more stressed. That was emphasised further by a dismal backhand into the net as Gauff went down a second break for 4-1. At 5-1, Gauff had ball in hand again and could not extend the match against a woman giving the performance of her life. It was only the fifth time in 20 attempts that Yastremska had beaten a player in the top 10. That allergy is manifesting itself in strange ways.
Daily Mirror
an hour ago
- Daily Mirror
Wimbledon fans fume over 'greed' as they count cost of pint of Stella and sushi
Wimbledon has served up more than just thrilling tennis on opening day - with fans left reeling at the cost of refreshments around the All-England Club Wimbledon has delivered more than just exciting tennis on its opening day - with spectators left stunned by the sky-high prices of snacks and drinks across the venue. A whopping crowd of 42,756 fans streamed through the gates on Monday to witness a historic day, as seven British players progressed through the first round - a record in the Open era. However, while supporters filled Centre Court, Court One, and Henman Hill to watch the action, many were shocked at the cost of refreshments. At 'The Hill Larder', fans can indulge in sweets like Haribo, Skittles and the iconic strawberries and cream - but not without reaching deep into their pockets. Tennis snack and drink inflation A pack of Galaxy Minstrels has seen a more modest rise from £3.50 to £4.40, while Jude's Ice Cream Tubs, Divine chocolate bars and cookies are also available, priced at £4.50, £2.30 and £3.15 respectively, reports the Express. Those who prefer savoury aren't spared either. A sausage roll costs £5.10, while Mac & Cheese Bites and a Cornish pasty are priced at £6.80. Sushi enthusiasts can indulge - if they're willing to fork out up to £15.10 for a Grand Slam Sushi Selection. Even Wimbledon's beloved strawberries haven't dodged the price hike. After proudly holding prices steady for over a decade, the All England Club has quietly increased the cost to £2.70 - a 20p increase on last year. With 140,000 punnets sold annually, this small change is expected to rake in an extra £28,000. Best value food However, it's the price of drinks that's sparking the most outrage among spectators. A 300ml bottle of Stella Artois, which is the official beer of the event, is going for a hefty £7.50, with the alcohol-free variant slightly less expensive at £6.90. But punters looking for a full pint will have to part with £8.85, a jump from £7.55 in 2023 and £8.50 last year. One dismayed fan was quick to criticise the pricing, stating: "Stella is one of the cheapest beers you can buy at trade prices these days. Which explains why Wimbledon are charging £8.85 a pint and even charging 40p more than Guinness! ! It's nothing to do with profit margins. That's just pure greed." When it comes to wine and spirits, the situation doesn't get any better. A modest 187ml glass of white, red, or rosé will hit your wallet for £10.20, the same price as a Sipsmith gin and tonic. For those willing to splash out, a whole bottle of wine is tagged at £49.60, while champagne aficionados might gulp at the £96 charge. For something non-alcoholic, a beverage like Coke or Sprite is £2.75, and those wanting a large bottle of Evian - the championship's official water - will fork out £5. However, fans can take some solace in the numerous free water refill stations dotted around SW19. While the tennis action provides its share of surprises, the exorbitant food and drink bill might be serving up the biggest shockers of all.
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