Cocciaretto Crushes Pegula in Wimbledon Shock, Match Ends in Under an Hour

JAKARTA, July 2, 2025 – In yet another major upset in the women’s singles draw, Elisabetta Cocciaretto delivered a flawless performance to knock out world No. 7 Jessica Pegula in under 60 minutes, sending shockwaves through Wimbledon 2025.

Ranked No. 44 in the world, the 23-year-old Italian showed no signs of nerves as she dominated from the first point, sealing the match 6-2, 6-0 on Court 2. The match lasted just 58 minutes, leaving Pegula—one of the tournament’s top seeds—completely outplayed and unable to find any rhythm.

“I still can’t believe it, honestly,” said Cocciaretto after the match.

“I just tried to stay focused on each point. I knew I had to be aggressive from the start. It’s a huge win for me.”

The result marks one of the quickest and most decisive upsets of the tournament so far, further adding to the unpredictability of the women’s field. Pegula, who had reached the quarterfinals at Wimbledon last year, was considered a strong contender for a deep run, but struggled with unforced errors and inconsistent serving throughout the match.

Cocciaretto, meanwhile, looked sharp in every aspect—returning serve with precision, moving smoothly across the grass, and maintaining composure throughout. Her shot selection and confidence stood out against the more experienced American.

This win marks Cocciaretto’s first-ever victory over a top-10 opponent at a Grand Slam, and could prove to be a turning point in her career. It also underlines a clear theme emerging from this year’s tournament: no seed is safe.

As the draw continues to open up, Cocciaretto has become a player to watch—her fearless style and growing self-belief making her a dangerous force on the court.

“I’ve worked really hard for moments like this. Today was special, but I want to keep going,” she added.

Wimbledon 2025 is quickly shaping into one of the most unpredictable editions in recent memory, and Cocciaretto’s breakout performance is just the latest chapter in what’s been a thrilling tournament so far.