Wimbledon 2025 got off to a chaotic start where eight of the top ten players in both men's and women's rankings suffered a crushing first-round exit. From Alexander Zverev stumbling against Arthur Rinderknech to Coco Gauff faltering against Dayana Yastremska, check out some of the major upsets in the opening round of the tournament:

Alexander Zverev (3) vs. Arthur Rinderknech (Unseeded)

In a marathon five-setter, third seed Alexander Zverev fell to unseeded Arthur Rinderknech in a stunning upset on Centre Court. The match, spanning two days due to a curfew, saw Rinderknech’s relentless serving, with 25 aces, thwart Zverev’s nine break point chances. Despite Zverev’s fight to force a fifth set, Rinderknech’s backhand winner sealed a 7-6(3), 6-7(8), 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-4 victory after 4 hours and 40 minutes, marking Zverev’s earliest Grand Slam exit since 2019.

Coco Gauff (2) vs. Dayana Yastremska (Unseeded)

French Open champion Coco Gauff suffered a shocking first-round exit against Dayana Yastremska. The Ukrainian’s aggressive play overwhelmed Gauff, who struggled with her serve, committing nine double faults. Yastremska’s powerful forehands and net play secured a 7-6(3), 6-1 win in just 80 minutes on No. 1 Court. Gauff’s topspin forehand faltered on grass, and Yastremska capitalized, marking a rare early exit for the No. 2 seed, who had high expectations after Paris.

Lorenzo Musetti (7) vs. Nikoloz Basilashvili (Unseeded)

Seventh seed Lorenzo Musetti, a 2024 Wimbledon semifinalist, was ousted by qualifier Nikoloz Basilashvili in four sets. Basilashvili’s 15 aces and big-hitting style dominated on Court Two, where Musetti appeared lackluster after a recent leg injury. The Georgian secured a 6-2, 4-6, 7-5, 6-1 victory, capitalizing on Musetti’s six aces and limited momentum. This upset ended Musetti’s hopes of repeating last year’s deep run, sending Basilashvili to face Lorenzo Sonego next.

Jessica Pegula (3) vs. Elisabetta Cocciaretto (Unseeded)

Third seed Jessica Pegula, fresh off a grass-court title in Bad Homburg, was stunned by world No. 116 Elisabetta Cocciaretto in a swift 59-minute match. Cocciaretto’s aggressive play produced a 6-2, 6-3 win, breaking Pegula four times while denying her any break point chances. Pegula’s five winners and 24 unforced errors highlighted her struggles on Court Two, ending her Wimbledon campaign abruptly despite high expectations following her US Open final appearance.

Holger Rune (8) vs. Nicolas Jarry (Unseeded)

Eighth seed Holger Rune squandered a two-set lead against qualifier Nicolas Jarry in a dramatic five-setter on Court No. 3. Jarry’s 31 aces and four breaks of serve powered a comeback from two sets down, securing a 4-6, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 victory. Rune’s seven aces couldn’t match Jarry’s serving prowess, marking a significant upset for the Dane, who had shown strong consistency throughout 2025.

Daniil Medvedev (9) vs. Benjamin Bonzi (Unseeded)

Ninth seed Daniil Medvedev, a former Wimbledon semifinalist, fell to unseeded Benjamin Bonzi in a four-set thriller on Court No. 2. Bonzi’s precise serving, with just one double fault compared to Medvedev’s 12, led to a 7-6(2), 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-2 win. Medvedev’s poor Grand Slam form continued, as Bonzi outhit and outserved the Russian, capitalizing on his errors to secure a maiden Wimbledon main draw victory.

Stefanos Tsitsipas (24) vs. Valentin Royer (Unseeded)

Twenty-fourth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas was forced to retire due to injury against French qualifier Valentin Royer on Court 12. Down 6-3, 6-2, Tsitsipas struggled with mobility, unable to continue the match. Royer’s steady play capitalized on Tsitsipas’s compromised state, securing an incomplete but decisive upset. This early exit added to the Greek’s challenging season, marking a rare first-round departure for the two-time major finalist at Wimbledon 2025.

Alexander Bublik (28) vs. Jaume Munar (Unseeded)

Twenty-eighth seed Alexander Bublik, the Halle champion, fell to Jaume Munar in a gripping five-setter. Despite Bublik’s flair and grass-court momentum, Munar’s resilience shone through, securing a 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-2 victory. Munar’s steady baseline play countered Bublik’s trick shots, with the Spaniard prevailing in a fifth-set tiebreak battle. This upset ended Bublik’s hopes of a deep Wimbledon run, sending Munar to face Fábián Marozsán next.

Qinwen Zheng (5) vs. Kateřina Siniaková (Unseeded)

Fifth seed Qinwen Zheng suffered her third consecutive Wimbledon first-round exit, falling to Czech doubles specialist Kateřina Siniaková in a three-set battle. Siniaková’s brave play and grass-court adaptability led to a 7-5, 4-6, 6-1 win. Zheng struggled to find rhythm on grass, despite taking the second set. Siniaková’s aggressive tactics and clutch performance in the decider ended Zheng’s hopes, continuing her Wimbledon struggles in a competitive match.

Paula Badosa (10) vs. Katie Boulter (Unseeded)

Tenth seed Paula Badosa was edged out by British star Katie Boulter in a three-set thriller. Boulter’s home-crowd support and grass-court prowess shone, securing a 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 victory. Badosa fought back after dropping the first set, but Boulter’s aggressive play and key breaks in the decider proved decisive. This upset dashed Badosa’s hopes of a deep run, while Boulter advanced to face the next challenge at Wimbledon 2025.