Rune sails through after rain-delayed win
LONDON: Holger Rune sailed through to the second round of Wimbledon for the first time with a 7-6(4) 6-3 6-2 victory over British wildcard George Loffhagen in a rain-delayed match on Wednesday (Jul 5).
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Player safety key, organisers say, after Centre Court roof delay
LONDON : Wimbledon organisers defended their Centre Court roof policy on Tuesday after Novak Djokovic's opening match suffered an 80-minute delay after a rain shower made the grass too slippery.
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.
Novak Djokovic helps dry damp court after lengthy delay to first-round Wimbledon match against Pedro Cachin
Novak Djokovic took matters into his own hands after the grass on Centre Court took longer than expected to dry as rain showers blighted day one at Wimbledon. Djokovic, who is bidding for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title, saw his first-round match against Pedro Cachin suspended after the first set due to rain. Ad As it was only spitting it didn’t look like the rain would cause a long delay.
Novak Djokovic too good for Pedro Cachin as he reaches second round at Wimbledon after rain delay
Novak Djokovic started his bid for a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title with a solid first-round win over Pedro Cachin. Djokovic was broken early by the world No. 68 but quickly recovered and always looked in control as he won 6-3 6-3 7-6(5).