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Wimbledon 2025 Day One Recap

The opening day of Wimbledon 2025 set the All England Membership alight with a record-breaking 31.4°C heatwave and a flurry of upsets that rocked the lads’s draw.

From Benjamin Bonzi’s beautiful takedown of ninth seed Daniil Medvedev to Valentin Royer capitalising on Stefanos Tsitsipas’ injury-forced retirement, Day 1 delivered loads of upsets.

Nicolas Jarry pulled off a dramatic five-set upset in opposition to eighth seed Holger Rune, rallying from two units all the way down to safe his place within the second spherical.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz endured a gruelling five-set battle in opposition to Fabio Fognini, and qualifiers like Kamil Majchrzak and wildcards like Arthur Fery toppled seeds, setting a tone of unpredictability that can seemingly run into tomorrow’s first-round matches from the highest half of the draw.

4 matches, that includes Sascha Zverev vs. Arthur Rinderknech, Taylor Fritz vs. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, Matteo Arnaldi vs. Botic van de Zandschulp, and Shintaro Mochizuki vs. Giulio Zeppieri, have been suspended as a result of curfew and fading gentle. They’ll conclude tomorrow.

Fritz particularly wasn’t comfortable, as after combating again from two units down, his match was postponed at 10.15 pm on Courtroom One regardless of it being 45 minutes till the Wimbledon curfew kicked in (performed to abate noise within the village). Poor scheduling.

Full outcomes and recap beneath.

Day One Wimbledon 2025 Spherical of 128 Outcomes

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Winner Loser Scoreline
Taylor Fritz (5) Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-7(6) 6-7(8) 6-4 7-6(6) TBF
Gabriel Diallo Daniel Altmaier 6-1 6-2 6-4
Matteo Arnaldi / Botic van de Zandschulp Matteo Arnaldi / Botic van de Zandschulp 6-7(4) 6-6(1-1) TBF
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (26) Brandon Holt 6-2 6-4 7-5
Arthur Fery (WC) Alexei Popyrin (20) 6-4 6-1 4-6 6-4
Luciano Darderi Roman Safiullin 7-6(3) 1-6 6-7(2) 6-3 6-1
Jordan Thompson Vit Kopriva 3-6 4-6 6-3 7-6(1) 6-1
Benjamin Bonzi Daniil Medvedev (9) 7-6(2) 3-6 6-6(3) 6-2
Nuno Borges Francisco Cerundolo (16) 4-6 6-3 7-6(5) 6-0
Billy Harris Dušan Lajović (LL) 6-3 6-2 6-4
Shintaro Mochizuki (Q) / Giulio Zeppieri (Q) Shintaro Mochizuki (Q) / Giulio Zeppieri (Q) 2-6 3-6 6-3 7-6(8) 0-0 TBF
Karen Khachanov (17) Mackenzie McDonald 7-5 6-4 6-4
Kamil Majchrzak Matteo Berrettini (32) 4-6 6-2 6-4 5-7 6-3
Ethan Quinn Henry Searle (WC) 4-6 6-2 7-6(11) 6-2
Cristian Garrin (LL) Chris Rodesch (Q) 7-6(8) 6-4 6-4
Arthur Rinderknech / Alexander Zverev (3) Arthur Rinderknech / Alexander Zverev (3) 7-6(3) 6-7(8) TBF
Nicolas Jarry (Q) Holger Rune (8) 4-6 4-6 7-5 6-3 6-3
Learner Tien Nishesh Basavareddy 7-6(5) 6-3 6-2
João Fonseca James Fearnley 6-4 6-1 7-6(5)
Jenson Brooksby Tallon Griekspoor (31) 6-2 7-5 6-3
Jiri Lehecka (23) Hugo Dellien 4-6 6-2 6-2 7-6(0)
Mattia Bellucci Oliver Crawford (WC) 6-7(2) 6-3 6-4 6-4
Cameron Norrie Roberto Bautista Agut 6-3 3-6 6-4 7-6(3)
Frances Tiafoe (12) Elmer Moller 6-3 6-4 6-2
Andrey Rublev (14) Laslo Djere 6-0 7-6(5) 6-7(9) 7-6(6)
Lloyd Harris Zizou Bergs 7-6(7) 7-6(2) 6-7(5) 6-2
Adrian Mannarino (Q) Christopher O’Connell 6-2 6-4 6-3
Valentin Royer (Q) Stefanos Tsitsipas (24) 6-3 6-2 (RET)
Felix Auger-Aliassime (25) James Duckworth 6-2 3-6 6-7(2) 6-4 6-4
Jan-Lennard Struff Filip Misolic (Q) 6-2 5-7 6-3 6-3
Oliver Tarvet (Q) Leandro Riedi (Q) 6-4 6-4 6-4
Carlos Alcaraz (2) Fabio Fognini 7-5 6-7(2) 7-5 2-6 6-1

Bonzi Bops Medvedev

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Benjamin Bonzi delivered the primary upset of the match, toppling ninth seed Daniil Medvedev 7-6(2), 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-2.

I wasn’t certain what to make of Medvedev, as he’s proven this yr that he can lose to anybody. Nevertheless, he performed nicely in Halle to achieve the ultimate, and provided that he’d made the final 4 at SW19 for the previous two years, I believed he’d have the ability to make an impression.

Nevertheless, the World No. 64 Frenchman outplayed him to inflict one other early spherical defeat at a Grand Slam after Learner Tien on the Australian Open and Cameron Norrie at Roland Garros.

I’d be very anxious if not for the Halle match, the place I performed nicely and managed to achieve the ultimate, taking part in at a excessive degree. That’s why I can evaluate in the present day’s match to this match. I really feel like I didn’t play a lot worse. The courtroom is a bit totally different. It’s a tiny bit slower with the warmth, additionally. However each shot I performed in the present day, even good pictures, he had a solution. I used to be speculated to play him or Halys in Halle. I watched the match. He couldn’t play two balls within the courtroom. Not two in a row. I used to be shocked. I used to be like, ‘It’ll be robust in opposition to Quentin.’ I performed good. I received. At the moment, he barely missed—a little bit on the forehand. The backhand, I keep in mind possibly three unforced errors. I want he would play like this. I noticed the draw. If he performs how he did in the present day, he’s positively within the 4th spherical. Then it’s Fritz. Then it’s harder. However I’d not be shocked if he doesn’t play like this. Medvedev on his loss.

Tsitsipas Retires

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Stefanos Tsitsipas’ Wimbledon marketing campaign ended on the first hurdle on Monday, pressured to retire with a again damage trailing French qualifier Valentin Royer 6-3, 6-2 in his opener. 

The Greek entered Wimbledon together with his new coach Goran Ivanisevic in tow, however he confirmed discomfort throughout the 74-minute conflict.

A medical timeout within the second set couldn’t salvage his trigger, with Tsitsipas touchdown simply 43% of first serves and struggling to maneuver freely.

I’d seen on social media that his follow periods have been hardly pedal to the steel sort stuff so it’s not an enormous shock, however I suppose he tried to prevail with “what few instruments he has” 😁

Royer now faces compatriot Adrian Mannarino for a third-round spot.

It’s in all probability probably the most tough scenario that I’ve ever been confronted with, as a result of it’s an ongoing problem that doesn’t appear to be disappearing or fading off as a lot,” Tsitsipas added on his again points. Myself, as an individual, I’ve a restrict in some unspecified time in the future, so I’ll positively need to have my closing reply on whether or not I wish to do stuff or not within the subsequent couple of months. That is going to be laborious, but when I see it entering into that trajectory, there isn’t any level at competing. If I’m not wholesome, and I’ve talked about well being so many occasions, if well being just isn’t there, then your complete tennis life turns into depressing. Tsitsipas on his damage.

Alcaraz Fends Off Fogini in 5-Set Scare

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Two-time defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz battled by way of a record-breaking 31.4°C opening day to defeat Fabio Fognini 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 in a four-hour, 37-minute Centre Courtroom encounter.

I believe the final time I noticed Fognini play on grass was when Federer took him aside again in 2012. Contemplating he has zero tour wins since final October, I anticipated Carlos to supply an identical straight-set scoreline.

Nevertheless, Fognini, in his closing Wimbledon look, threw in loads of surprises as Alcaraz struggled to take care of his flat hitting, deft contact, and all-around courtroom craft.

Nevertheless, his health arguably proved the distinction as he preserved his 18-0 main first-round document and 15-match Wimbledon win streak, touchdown 15 aces, profitable 78% of first-serve factors (62/80), and changing 4 of seven break factors, hitting 52 winners in opposition to 62 unforced errors.

Alcaraz saved all 5 break factors within the first set, breaking Fognini at 5-5 with a pinpoint lob to clinch 7-5. Fognini levelled within the second-set tie-break, capitalising on Alcaraz’s forehand error to win 7-6(5). The third set noticed Fognini’s highlight-reel dive and backhand volley to interrupt for 3-5, however Alcaraz broke again as he reeled off 4 straight video games to take a 2-set to 1 lead.

Fognini dominated the fourth 6-2 with 14 winners, however Alcaraz, aided by a prolonged delay because of a medical problem within the stands that noticed Fognini stiffen up, surged within the fifth, breaking twice (2-0, 4-1), and shutting with a 138 mph ace for 6-1.

He subsequent faces British qualifier Oliver Tarvet, who beat Leandro Riedi 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

I don’t know why it’s his final Wimbledon, as a result of with the extent he has proven, he can nonetheless play three or 4 extra years. I’ve to provide him credit score for such an awesome match. Fabio is such an awesome participant, he has proven in his complete profession the extent he has. I’m just a bit bit unhappy that it’s his final Wimbledon, however comfortable to have shared the courtroom with him. Taking part in the primary match on Centre Courtroom isn’t straightforward. I’ve been taking part in on grass fairly nicely, however Wimbledon is particular. I can really feel the distinction between Wimbledon and the opposite tournaments. I simply attempt to play the very best I may, however I’d say it could possibly be higher. I’ve to enhance. Alcaraz on his win.

Different Notable Matches

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Nicolas Jarry (Q) def. Holger Rune (8) 4-6, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4

One other large upset, and one I believed was attainable given how Jarry had breezed by way of qualifying and Rune’s tendency to get dragged into lengthy matches.

Jarry delivered 31 aces and received 79% of first-serve factors (66/84), changing 4 of 11 break factors. Rune managed 10 aces however faltered with a 65% first-serve share (50/77) and transformed solely 2 of 4 break factors. Jarry’s 50 winners to twenty-eight unforced errors edged Rune’s 42 winners to 35 unforced errors.

Down two units, Jarry shifted momentum by breaking Rune within the twelfth sport of the third set to keep away from a tie-break. His aggressive forehand and web play dominated the fourth, and a essential break within the fifth set at 4-4, adopted by a maintain below strain, clinched the upset.

Rune mentioned within the press that he has a knee damage and below regular circumstances he would win this match 9 out of 10 occasions. Does he want to inform us that? 

Arthur Fery (WC) def. Alexei Popyrin (20) 6-4, 6-1, 4-6, 6-4

Fery dominated the second set with a double break, showcasing crisp volleys and robust serving. Popyrin fought again to take the third set by breaking Fery at 5-4, however the Brit regrouped, securing a decisive break within the fourth set at 5-4 to shut out the match. The house crowd’s assist was an element as Fery notched his greatest profession win in opposition to the twentieth seed,

Nuno Borges def. Francisco Cerundolo (16) 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-0

Stats: Borges struck 9 aces and received 75% of first-serve factors (58/75), changing 6 of 14 break factors. Cerundolo has solely ever received 1 match at Wimbledon in 4 makes an attempt, and he couldn’t proceed his stable play from the primary half of the yr.

Kamil Majchrzak def. Matteo Berrettini (32) 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 5-7, 6-3

Kamil Majchrzak knocked out 2021 Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini in a five-set battle to document his first ever win at SW19.

The Pole dropped the primary set however dominated the second and third with aggressive baseline play, just for Berrettini to claw again within the fourth, forcing a decider which Majchrzak comfortably took.

I used to be half-thinking Berrettini would have the ability to put collectively a run, as his sport fits grass, however he’s barely performed in latest weeks, together with his final two tournaments on clay ending in retirements earlier than he missed the French.

Jenson Brooksby def. Tallon Griekspoor (31) 6-2, 7-5, 6-3

Jenson Brooksby delivered a commanding efficiency to dispatch the thirty first seed Tallon Griekspoor in straight units

Each have been in motion on the weekend, with Griekspoor profitable Mallorca and Brooksby taking the runners-up trophy to Fritz in Eastbourne.

Nevertheless, it was the American who got here out on prime right here; his sport just isn’t straightforward to take care of, and he appeared to have a deal with on Griekspoor’s serve, which is his essential weapon.

Andrey Rublev (14) def. Laslo Djere 6-0, 7-6(5), 6-7(9), 7-6(6)

Andrey Rublev got here by way of a troublesome four-set battle in opposition to Laslo Djere, avoiding an upset with a dominant show and a few tie-break drama.

The 14th seed obliterated Djere within the first set with a bagel, however the Serb fought again, pushing the second and third units to tie-breaks, stealing the third after saving match level. Rublev’s aggressive baseline sport shone within the fourth-set tie-break, the place he clinched the match with a decisive volley.

Wimbledon 2025 Day Two Spherical of 128 Matches

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  • Jannik Sinner (1) vs Luca Nardi
  • Chun-Hsin Tseng vs Aleksandar Vukic
  • Portero Martinez vs George Loffhagen (WC)
  • Mariano Navone vs Denis Shapovalov (27)
  • Grigor Dimitrov (19) vs Yoshihito Nishioka
  • Francisco Comesana vs Corentin Moutet
  • Sebastian Ofner vs Hamad Medjedovic
  • Johannus Monday (WC) vs Tommy Paul (13)
  • Ben Shelton (10) vs Alex Bolt (Q)
  • Rinky Hijikata vs David Goffin
  • Aleksandar Kovacevic vs Marton Fucsovics (LL)
  • Gael Monfils vs Ugo Humbert (18)
  • Brandon Nakashima (29) vs Bu Yunchaokete
  • Alexander Shevchenko vs Reilly Opelka
  • Jaime Faria (Q) vs Lorenzo Sonego
  • Nikoloz Basilashvili (Q) vs Lorenzo Musetti (7)
  • Jack Draper (4) vs Sebastian Baez
  • Raphael Collignon vs Marin Cilic
  • James McCabe (Q) vs Fabian Marozsan
  • Jaume Munar vs Alexander Bublik (28)
  • Flavio Cobolli (22) vs Beibit Zhukayev (Q)
  • Tomas Martin Etcheverry vs Jack Pinnington Jones (WC)
  • Marcos Giron vs Camilo Ugo Carabelli
  • Hugo Gaston vs Jakub Mensik (15)
  • Alex de Minaur (11) vs Roberto Carballes Baena
  • Arthur Cazaux (Q) vs Adam Walton
  • Quentin Halys vs August Holmgren (Q)
  • Damir Dzumhur vs Tomas Machac (21)
  • Alex Michelsen (30) vs Miomir Kecmanovic
  • Jesper de Jong vs Christopher Eubanks
  • Dan Evans (WC) vs Jay Clarke (WC)
  • Alexandre Muller vs Novak Djokovic (6)

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