At Wimbledon 2026, Coco Gauff narrowly avoided an upset in the second round, securing her place in the third round after a tense match against Solana Sierra. The American star fought back from a set down to claim a 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (7) victory, recovering from a break deficit in the deciding set and clinching the win by dominating the final six points of the tiebreaker, finishing with an ace.
In a reflection on her performance, Gauff highlighted her resilience, stating, “I just reminded myself that I’m a great returner as well. I was just trying to be positive and I think that showed.”
Notable Results Shake Up Wimbledon Draw
The tournament witnessed one of its biggest surprises as the 2024 Wimbledon champion, Barbora Krejčíková, eliminated No. 5 seed Mirra Andreeva in a hard-fought battle. Krejčíková triumphed 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 after saving seven match points, knocking out the recent French Open winner in a dramatic encounter.
Meanwhile, top seed Aryna Sabalenka advanced comfortably, defeating McCartney Kessler 6-1, 7-6 (9), while No. 4 seed Jessica Pegula overcame Sara Sorribes in straight sets. Additionally, No. 14 Naomi Osaka progressed by defeating Anastasia Gasanova, securing her spot in the third round.
Off the court, concerns linger over Serena Williams and her doubles campaign alongside sister Venus Williams. Programmé to begin on Friday, their participation is uncertain following Serena’s knee injury sustained during Mardi’s singles loss to Maya Joint. Serena’s agent, Jill Smoller, confirmed that the 44-year-old is “doing everything she can” to be ready for the upcoming match.