Coco Gauff is gearing up for her quest for a maiden Wimbledon singles title, starting her journey against Dayana Yastremska in the first round of the 2025 tournament. The All England Lawn Tennis Club conducted the draw for the 138th Wimbledon edition on June 27, with the tournament set to commence on June 30.
At just 21 years old, Gauff enters Wimbledon seeking to build upon her impressive career, which includes a victory at the recent 2025 French Open and her 2023 US Open title. Despite her remarkable talent, Gauff has yet to advance beyond the fourth round at Wimbledon, having faced early eliminations in 2019, 2021, and 2024.
In her last appearance at Wimbledon, Gauff fell to Emma Navarro, losing 6-4, 6-3 in the round of 16 in 2024. This year, Gauff aims to avenge her earlier defeat on grass to Wang Xinyu, who recently handed her a loss at the Grass Court Championship Berlin. Interestingly, Gauff has a strong head-to-head record against Yastremska, having won all three of their previous encounters.
Should Gauff secure a victory against Yastremska, she would potentially face either Victoria Azarenka or Anastasia Zakharova in the second round, followed by a possible match against Sofia Kenin or Liudmila Samsonova in the round of 16.
As the number two seed for Wimbledon, Gauff finds herself positioned in the tournament’s second half, opposite top-seeded Aryna Sabalenka. The competition will be fierce, with defending champion Barbora Krejcikova also on Gauff’s side of the draw, starting her title defense against Alex Eala.
Gauff’s potential pathway to the final signifies a challenging yet promising series of matches, particularly if she reaches the quarterfinals where she may encounter the formidable Iga Swiatek. The anticipation surrounding Gauff’s journey continues to grow as fans are eager to see if she can finally clinch that elusive Wimbledon title.
This year’s tournament promises to deliver some thrilling matches, and Gauff’s determination as she heads into Wimbledon could inspire a captivating run that showcases her prowess on the grass.