Sinner and Sabalenka answer doubters on Wimbledon Day one
Summary
Defending men’s champion Jannik Sinner and women’s top seed Aryna Sabalenka both won their first-round matches at Wimbledon, despite doubts about their form. Several other seeded players lost early, and no British players won on the opening day.Key Facts
- Jannik Sinner won a five-set match against Miomir Kecmanovic with scores of 4-6, 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-2, 6-3.
- Sinner’s win was notable after his recent collapse and loss at the French Open.
- Aryna Sabalenka defeated Serbian qualifier Teodora Kostovic 6-2, 6-3.
- Some seeded players were eliminated early, including 11th seed Casper Ruud and 12th seed Andrey Rublev.
- Several British players lost in the first round, including Cameron Norrie; Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper withdrew due to injury.
- Naomi Osaka, seeded 14th, and other seeds like Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva also won their matches.
- Sinner reached his 94th Grand Slam win, tying the Italian record for most wins.
- Sinner injured his foot during the match but said the injury was not serious.
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