Coco Gauff, the second-seeded player at Wimbledon, was defeated in the fourth round by Emma Navarro in an all-American match. Gauff, the reigning U.S. Open champion, has achieved significant success in other Grand Slam events but has struggled to make a deep run at Wimbledon, never advancing past the fourth round. She first gained attention at Wimbledon in 2019 by becoming the youngest qualifier in tournament history and defeating Venus Williams in the first round.
Despite her early success at Wimbledon, Gauff has not been able to surpass her fourth-round finish from her debut. In subsequent appearances, she exited in the fourth round in 2021, the third round in 2022, and the first round in the previous year. On the other hand, the 19th-seeded Navarro, a 23-year-old from South Carolina with an NCAA title for Virginia, reached the quarterfinals at a Grand Slam event for the first time.
During the match against Navarro, Gauff struggled with errors and was visibly frustrated, often looking up at her Centre Court guest box where her coach Brad Gilbert was positioned. This loss marks another disappointment for Gauff at Wimbledon, where she has been unable to replicate the success of her performances at other major tournaments.
