In a jaw-dropping Wimbledon 2025 upset, Italy&rsquo;s Elisabetta Cocciaretto knocked out No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula 6-2, 6-3 in just 58 minutes, marking one of the fastest defeats for a Top 5 seed at a major since 2022.
Cocciaretto, ranked No. 116, played with unrelenting aggression, firing 17 winners and losing just eight points on serve. She didn&rsquo;t face a single break point, while breaking Pegula three times.
The 21-year-old, who was forced to miss Wimbledon last year due to illness, was visibly emotional post-match. &ldquo;I was so pumped,&rdquo; she said. &ldquo;I was in the hospital last year. This means so much.&rdquo;
This win also avenges her 2023 loss to Pegula at Wimbledon and advances her to the third round for a second time. Pegula&rsquo;s defeat marks her earliest Grand Slam exit since 2020.
Cocciaretto, once ranked No. 29, continues to show resilience despite recent setbacks. &ldquo;Tennis is a journey,&rdquo; she reflected. &ldquo;You have to deal with life and keep enjoying the game.&rdquo;
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Wimbledon Shock: Cocciaretto Crushes Pegula in 58-Minute Stunner

Italian underdog hands World No. 3 Jessica Pegula a swift exit in one of Wimbledon’s biggest upsets

Wimbledon Shock: Cocciaretto Crushes Pegula in 58-Minute Stunner

Italian underdog hands World No. 3 Jessica Pegula a swift exit in one of Wimbledon’s biggest upsets

July 1, 2025 | 19:37 IST