Coco Gauff opens her 2025 Wimbledon campaign on Tuesday against Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska, with their first-round match set to start shortly.
Gauff enters the tournament in peak form, riding the momentum of her French Open title just weeks ago — the second Grand Slam championship of her career.
Now the No. 2 seed at Wimbledon, the 21-year-old American is aiming to add a grass-court breakthrough to her growing résumé.
While Gauff is one of the most consistent players on tour this year, grass remains her least-experienced surface.
She has never advanced past the quarterfinals at Wimbledon, and her game — though improving — still faces challenges against big hitters on faster courts, though she more than held her own against Aryna Sabalenka in the Roland Garros final.
Gauff’s Best Season Yet
Gauff comes into Wimbledon with a 31–9 record in 2025 and a major title under her belt.
She has improved her serve dramatically over the past year, reducing double faults and using her kick serve more effectively on all surfaces. Her movement and defense remain world-class, but her transition game — especially at net — will be critical on grass.
Despite her dominance on hard and clay courts, Gauff has yet to fully assert herself on grass, though she finally broke into the Wimbledon quarterfinals last year.
Gauff, of course, is just 21 — and she’s showing the best is yet to come.
Yastremska’s Power Game
Yastremska, 24, is an aggressive baseliner with a fearless approach and enough power to trouble anyone on a fast court.
Currently ranked just outside the top 40, Yastremska has had a strong grass-court season, making a deep run in Nottingham and pushing top seeds in recent tune-ups.
She reached the fourth round at Wimbledon back in 2019 and brings a high-risk, high-reward game. Her serve and forehand can dominate stretches, but inconsistency and unforced errors often creep in under pressure.
Gauff leads their head-to-head 3–0, though all matches, though this will be their first meeting on grass.
What to Watch
Serve Effectiveness: Gauff’s serve has improved significantly, but she’ll need to hit her spots to keep Yastremska from dictating with her return.
Baseline Exchanges: Gauff’s athleticism and defense give her the edge in extended rallies, but Yastremska is capable of ending points quickly if allowed to step in.
Centre Court Composure: Gauff is used to the spotlight, but Yastremska is a streaky player who can become dangerous when confident.
Prediction
Yastremska will test the American with aggressive returning and flat hitting, but Gauff’s consistency and defensive skills — especially on the big points — should carry her through.
Yastremska may keep the match close, but expect Gauff to take it in two sets.
How to Watch Gauff vs. Yastremska
The Coco Gauff-Dayana Yastremska match, originally set to be played on Centre Court, will now take place on No. 1 Court at 2:35 PM Eastern.
Match Time: Tuesday, July 1 | 2:35 PM Eastern
Court: No. 1 Court
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app and website, ESPN+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV, FuboTV
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