Stunning Upset: Jessica Pegula Falls at Wimbledon

In a surprising turn of events, third-seeded Jessica Pegula faced a dispiriting exit at Wimbledon, defeated 6-2, 6-3 by 116th-ranked Elisabetta Cocciaretto. This marked Pegula's earliest Grand Slam exit in five years.

Pegula arrived at Wimbledon with momentum, having claimed the Bad Homburg Open title in Germany. Her victory over Iga Swiatek there seemed to position her well for a successful tournament. However, her match against Cocciaretto was plagued by uncharacteristic errors.

Meanwhile, Cocciaretto, who had seen her ranking decline recently, delivered a stellar performance. She expressed her determination to remain aggressive and praised Pegula as a formidable champion. This victory marked Cocciaretto's first triumph over a top-5 player, a significant milestone in her career.

(With inputs from agencies.)