Coco Gauff falls at Wimbledon on Tuesday, as defending champion Barbora Krejcikova edges Alexandra Eala on center court.
Furthermore, the reigning French Open champion was ousted, 7-6(3), 6-1, by unseeded Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine.
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GAUFF FALLS TO YASTREMSKA AFTER FRENCH OPEN TITLE WIN
Gauff falls to Yastremska after an amazing French Open title win over world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka.
Furthermore, the 21-year-old American world No.2 committed 29 unforced errors and had only six winners coupled with nine double-faults.
Moreover, she became only the third woman in the Open era to lose an opening round Wimbledon match after winning at Roland Garros.
“I feel like mentally I was a little bit overwhelmed with everything that came afterwards,” Gauff said.
“So I didn’t feel like I had enough time to celebrate and also get back into it,” she added.
KREJCIKOVA HOLDS OFF EALA TO AVOID UPSET AXE
Krejcikova held off Eala, 3-6, 6-2, 6-1, to avoid the upset axe Gauff fell in.
Moreover, the No.17 seed overcame an opening set letdown by producing stronger performances in the last two sets to overcome the world No.56 from the Philippines.
Furthermore, the Czechia player stormed to a 5-0 lead in the second set and sustained the effort in the decider to advance.
“I feel good. It’s tough because sometimes you just feel stronger in your head,” Krejcikova said.
” I’m obviously just very, very happy today was the day where I was really mentally there,” she added.
DRAPER ADVANCES AFTER INJURED BAEZ RETIRES
Jack Draper advances after Sebastian Baez was forced to retire due to an injury.
Furthermore, the British world No.4 led 6-2, 6-2, 2-1, before Baez decided to call it quits.
Moreover, the Argentine fell awkwardly while he tried to change direction at the start of the second set.
“I wanted to play a bit longer in all honesty. It is no way to win like that and I wish Sebastian the best in his recovery of course,” Draper said.
“I have to face whoever is in front of me, I can’t be thinking about five matches ahead,” he added.
