Emma Navarro Stuns Wimbledon Fans with Victory Over Coco Gauff in Upset Match
Sports | July 8, 2024, 9:24 a.m.
Emma Navarro caused a major upset at Wimbledon by defeating No. 2 seed Coco Gauff in the fourth round. The American player's victory marks her first time advancing to the quarterfinals of a Grand Slam tournament. Seeded 19th in the competition, Navarro expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play on Centre Court, a hallowed ground for tennis legends. She credited strategic gameplay, particularly focusing on impairing Gauff's forehand stroke, for her win. This victory adds to Navarro's impressive run at Wimbledon, having also beaten Naomi Osaka earlier in the tournament. The loss adds to Gauff's record of being knocked out in the fourth round in all her appearances at Wimbledon. Navarro's triumph is part of a trend of top-seeded women exiting the tournament, with other favorites like Iga Swiatek and reigning champion Markéta Vondroušová also falling.