Who’s next?
French Open champion Coco Gauff was shockingly upset in the first round of Wimbledon. Seeds 2-5 on the women’s side have already been knocked out. And on the men’s side, we see former stars like Alexander Zverev and one-time US Open champion Daniel Medvedev lose in the early rounds. Eight of the top ten seeds have fallen in the first two rounds at Wimbledon.
What’s the reason? Rising stars are trying to prove themselves, fatigue from busy schedules, and surface changes are three factors. Going from clay to grass is a different game, from the way the ball bounces to your serve. Additionally, most people outside of English tournaments don’t play on grass — clay, perhaps, but grass is a rare event, which makes Wimbledon even more distinguished.
Despite the upsets, familiar names continue to shine. Aryna Sabalenka, three-time slam winner, is trying to get her first Wimbledon slam after defeating Britain’s number one, Emma Raducanu. Novak Djokovic is trying to make history in the most grand slams ever. Carlos Alcaraz and Janik Sinner are vying to be the best of the new generation of players.
Upsets mean we can’t be sure who will take home the chip.
