American player Emma Navarro shocked No. 2 seed Coco Gauff at Wimbledon, continuing the trend of top-seeded women exiting the tournament. Navarro secured a 6-4, 6-3 victory on Sunday in the fourth round, advancing to her first Grand Slam quarterfinal. The Grand Slam events also include the U.S. Open, French Open, and Australian Open.
Seeded 19th, Navarro shared her gratitude after the match: “I don’t have a ton of words, but just really grateful to be out here on Centre Court, at a tournament with so much history and tradition that so many legends have played on before me. It’s a real honor.”
Navarro noted that both she and Gauff tried to target each other’s forehand stroke during the match. “I love matches where it’s not just about hitting or striking,” she said. “There’s strategy involved, and it feels like a chess match. That was really enjoyable for me.”
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Gauff has been knocked out in the fourth round in each of her Wimbledon appearances, including 2021 and 2019 when she was 15. Navarro, who also beat Naomi Osaka in the second round, will play Italy’s Jasmine Paolini in the next round.
Gauff’s departure adds to the list of top-seeded women exiting Wimbledon. Over the weekend, No. 1 seed Iga Swiatek was eliminated, and reigning Wimbledon champion Markéta Vondroušová lost last week.
Emma Navarro’s victory over Coco Gauff at Wimbledon marks a significant upset in the tournament, highlighting Navarro’s rising talent and the unpredictable nature of competitive tennis. As top-seeded players continue to fall, Navarro’s impressive performance adds excitement and anticipation for the upcoming matches.
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