Dayana Yastremska vs. Coco Gauff Prediction & Betting Picks (July 1, 2025)
The French Open champ sets her sights on another Grand Slam! Coco Gauff will be playing Dayana Yastremska in the first round on Centre Court at Wimbledon.
The grass is faster than the clay at Roland Garros, and 21-year-old Coco will be across the net from 25-year-old Ukrainian Dayana.
Gauff is #2 in the world, and Yastremska is #46, and although that’s a huge distance in ranking, Yastremska is a powerful player; she could give Coco a run for it on this surface.
Gauff is obviously the fav, but is there a chance that Yastremska’s fast-surface game could get her through this round?
We don’t think so (and neither does anyone else, it’s Coco), but you never know! Keep reading to see both players’ recent form, court surface strengths, their head-to-head history, betting odds, and our picks for the three best bets!
Match Details
- Matchup: Dayana Yastremska (Ukraine) vs. Coco Gauff (USA)
- Date & Time: Tuesday, July 1, at ~11:20 am ET / 3:20 pm BST
- Round: First round, Wimbledon Women’s Singles
- Venue: All England Club, Centre Court (grass surface)
- TV/Streaming: US coverage on ESPN/ESPN2/ESPN+ starting ~6 am ET (daily start times)
Players’ Form & Profiles
This is a match of power vs. consistency. Yastremska plays fast and takes a lot of risks early in points. Yes, Gauff has the résumé, but the grass hasn’t been good to her so far.
Dayana Yastremska
Ranked at No. 46, Yastremska reached a career-high of No. 21 in 2020. She plays with good pace and not a lot of hesitation; her serve tops 110 mph, and she looks to finish points early from the baseline. She’s had her moments on grass, including a Wimbledon fourth round in 2019 and a runner-up finish in Nottingham.
Coco Gauff
Gauff comes onto Centre Court as world No. 2 and has just added a Roland Garros title to her record. She’s already won the US Open and the WTA Finals, but Wimbledon hasn’t been her best event. She’s never gone beyond the fourth round, and her movement and forehand timing sometimes look wobblier on grass than it does on clay or hard courts.
Head-to-Head Overview
How have they fared when they’ve played each other in the past?
- Gauff leads the head-to-head 3–0
- All matches have been on hard or clay; there are no previous meetings on grass
- Most recent matchup: Madrid (clay), April 24, 2025; Gauff won 0–6, 6–2, 7–5
Grass-Court Dynamics
Gauff has really strong results on clay and hard courts, but her footwork and forehand mechanics haven’t translated well to grass. She’s had a hard time with timing on low, fast bounces and hasn’t made it to the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
Yastremska hits flat off both sides, takes returns early, and is always looking to shorten points, and those are traits that match up well with grass. Her serve is good on this surface, and she rushes opponents who sit behind the baseline.
Gauff will work points through width and net coverage, and Yastremska will try to control from inside the baseline and take time away whenever she can.
Betting Odds
Want to bet on this one? Here are the latest odds and lines via FanDuel:
- Moneyline: Yastremska (+440), Gauff (-630)
- Set 1 Winner: Yastremska (+270), Gauff (-380)
- Total Games: Over 19.5 (-122), Under 19.5 (-110)
Our Best Bets
We’ve broken down Coco and Dayana’s form, surface trends, and their matchup history to land on our three best bets for Round 1!
| Pick | Reasoning | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
Gauff to win (Moneyline) | 84% projected win probability, 3–0 in H2H, coming in off a major title | ✅ High |
Gauff in straight sets (Sets) | Grass may speed up the tempo and favor shorter points | ✅ Medium |
Over 19.5 (Total Games) | Yastremska can hold serve early; projections lean toward longer sets | ✅ Medium |
Will Gauff Breeze Through the First Round?
This opener will set the tone for Gauff’s Wimbledon run. She’s coming off a major title and has drawn a player who can hit through the court if she’s given the time.
Yastremska will be looking to attack early in rallies and pressure Gauff’s second serve. If she lands enough first strikes? She has the ability to push a set deep. But Gauff has handled this kind of player before, and her movement, return depth, and control in longer points give her the advantage, especially if it isn’t contained to baseline exchanges.
The grass surface does give Yastremska a tiny window, but unless she serves at a high percentage and avoids extended rallies? Gauff should control this match from start to end with no problems.
Betting Bets Recap
- Gauff to win (Moneyline): High confidence; 84% projected win chance, 3–0 head-to-head
- Gauff to win in straight sets: Medium confidence; the surface might shorten rallies, but recent form supports a two-set result
- Over 19.5 total games: Medium confidence; Yastremska can hold serve and extend one set, even in a loss
Final Match Prediction: Coco Gauff def. Dayana Yastremska in straight sets, 6-3, 6-4
Gauff moves on to the next round with strong service games and unrelenting pressure in important points!
