Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek ease into Wimbledon second round
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek both eased into second round of Wimbledon after straight-set victories on Monday.
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Wimbledon round-up: Novak Djokovic eases into second round after farcical delay
Novak Djokovic eased into the second round of Wimbledon amid farcical scenes on Centre Court. The four-time defending champion defeated Argentinian debutant Pedro Cachin 6-3 6-3 7-6 (7-4) but the clash was delayed for nearly an hour and a half after the first set because of a damp court despite the roof being deployed. Djokovic had begun to complain about the surface but officials waited until the end of the set to cover the court, which proved to be a major error.
Novak Djokovic eases to opening Wimbledon win after farcical delay
Novak Djokovic eased into the second round of Wimbledon amid farcical scenes on Centre Court.
Wimbledon day one
LONDON : Highlights of the first day at the Wimbledon tennis championships on Monday (times GMT):
Nick Kyrgios Withdraws From Wimbledon With Wrist Injury
Nick Kyrgios withdrew from Wimbledon on Sunday with a wrist injury, stripping the tournament of one its headline acts 12 months after the firebrand Australian finished runner-up to Novak Djokovic. "I'm really sad to say that I have to withdraw from Wimbledon this year," the 28-year-old wrote on Instagram, explaining that he had hurt his wrist as he prepared in vain to play in Mallorca last week. Kyrgios had been an injury doubt in the build-up to Wimbledon. However, that was because he was struggling to recover from knee surgery which has restricted him to just one match in 2023.
Wimbledon preview talking points: Will anyone stop Djokovic and can Jabeur challenge?
The third Grand Slam of the tennis season gets underway on Monday as the world's best players descend on London for the Wimbledon Championships.
Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek Bring Curtain Up On Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic brings the curtain up at Wimbledon on Monday as he starts his bid for an eighth title and all-time record equalling 24th Grand Slam triumph. The 36-year-old Serb, who has won the last four titles at the All England Club, opens proceedings on Centre Court where he has not lost in 10 years. Unheralded Pedro Cachin of Argentina, the world number 67 and making his main draw debut at the tournament, plays the role of unwitting fall guy.
'Hungry' Djokovic fired up for more Grand Slam glory at Wimbledon
Novak Djokovic says he is still "hungry" for Grand Slam glory as Wimbledon rivals queue up to hail him as the "greatest" and his achievements as "phenomenal".