Wimbledon debut delight for Ryan Peniston as he reels off straight-sets win in opener
British wildcard Ryan Peniston enjoyed a dream Wimbledon debut with a straight-sets victory over Switzerland’s Henri Laaksonen.
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Nick Kyrgios overcomes Britain's brave Paul Jubb to win heated three-hour Wimbledon match
It must be exhausting being Nick Krygios. The Australian firebrand rode an emotional rollercoaster entirely of his own making before prevailing in five thrilling sets against Britain's Paul Jubb. Kyrgios had to come from a set down to the elegant Yorkshireman, in amongst the chuntering and tantrums, produced some sizzling serving and superb tennis to reach the second round 3-6, 6-1, 7-5, 6-7, 7-5.
Wimbledon: Nick Kyrgios overcomes Paul Jubb in five-set thriller, wins for Britain's Heather Watson and Ryan Peniston
Nick Kyrgios overcame Paul Jubb in an epic five-set thriller on Court 3, as the world No. 40 was given a huge scare by the precocious British wildcard. Jubb stunned the Wimbledon crowd by winning the first set by breaking Kyrgios in the eighth game.
'Remove them from the crowd' - Nick Kyrgios angry at 'disrespect' from fans during Wimbledon opener
Nick Kyrgios complained bitterly about the actions of some members of the crowd during his Wimbledon first-round match against Britain's Paul Jubb on Tuesday. The Australian, who proclaimed himself as one of the best grass-court men's players in the world in the lead-up to the tournament at SW19, struggled badly early on as he lost the opening set to Jubb. Ad/> Midway through the fiery match, Kyrgios expressed his displeasure with the conduct of some members of the crowd as he implored the umpire to help deal with the situation.
Kyrgios edges past British wildcard Jubb in five sets
LONDON : Feisty Australian Nick Kyrgios came through a five-set first-round Wimbledon thriller against British wildcard Paul Jubb on Tuesday as his fearsome serve eventually overpowered the 22-year-old 3-6 6-1 7-5 6-7(3) 7-5.
Wimbledon: Furious Nick Kyrgios calls 'selfish' line judge 'a snitch'
Nick Kyrgios has landed himself at the centre of Tuesday’s Wimbledon talking points, but not for the standard of his tennis playing.
'She's a snitch!' - Nick Kyrgios slams line judge with 'no fans' in row with umpire at Wimbledon
Nick Kyrgios was as fiery as ever during his Wimbledon first-round match against Britain's Paul Jubb on Tuesday. The Australian, who proclaimed himself as one of the best grass-court men's players in the world in the lead-up to the tournament at SW19, struggled badly early on as he lost the opening set to Jubb. Ad/> But it was after just 12 minutes when he lost his temper with a line judge following an intervention over a line call.
'Villain' Nick Kyrgios shows softer side with kind gesture before Paul Jubb Wimbledon game
Nick Kyrgios took time out to pose with fans ahead of his practice session on Tuesday in a kind gesture as he prepares to take on Britain's Paul Jubb at Wimbledon. The world No 40 begins his campaign at the All England Club against one of the 17 Brits in the main draw of the singles event.