Wimbledon 2024 Day One Recap

The opening day on the 2024 Wimbledon Championships is full. Prime seed Jannik Sinner and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz efficiently began their campaigns on the All England Membership.

Alcaraz was first on Centre Courtroom to kick off the motion and got here by way of a spirited displaying from the Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal.

Sinner then performed within the early night on Courtroom 1, dropping a set to Yannick Hanfmann earlier than prevailing in 2 hours and 58 minutes to arrange a match with former finalist Matteo Berrettini.

Seb Baez (18), Nicolas Jarry (19), Adrian Mannarino (22) and Mariano Navone (31) have been the seeds to fall.

Fourteenth seed Ben Shelton was additionally in bother, down two units to at least one in opposition to Mattia Bellucci when dangerous gentle suspended play for the day.

You may see all the outcomes from the opening day beneath.

Day One Wimbledon 2024 Spherical of 128 Outcomes

Alcaraz Begins Title Defence

Carlos Alcaraz efficiently began his title defence bid, overcoming a spirited problem from Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal on Monday. He secured a 7-6(3), 7-5, 6-2 straight-sets victory in the primary match on Centre Courtroom.

The 21-year-old Spaniard endured an aggressive and free-hitting efficiency from Lajal, who went up a break within the first two units, solely handy it straight again to final yr’s winner.

Opening play on Centre Courtroom because the reigning champion, Alcaraz appeared comfy, utilizing his trademark drop photographs and highly effective groundstrokes to navigate the free-hitting Estonian.

Regardless of being ranked No. 269, Lajal impressed on his Grand Slam debut. The 21-year-old admitted to screaming upon studying he would face Alcaraz within the first spherical and have become simply the fifth Estonian man to compete at Wimbledon.

He shocked me a bit bit as a result of I had not seen him play an excessive amount of. He’s very younger, he’s my age. I’m certain I’m going to see him on the Tour and play him extra typically. I’m actually pleased to get by way of and get my first win on Centre Courtroom this yr. Stepping onto this courtroom at Wimbledon is essentially the most lovely courtroom I’ve performed on. I’m nonetheless nervous once I play right here. I practised for 45 minutes on Thursday and it was the primary time I’ve been nervous in practise and it’s as a result of it’s for enjoying right here. Alcaraz on his opening spherical win.

Medvedev Makes Spectacular Begin

Daniil Medvedev is perhaps a tough courtroom specialist, however with regards to grass, he’s additionally a Courtroom 1 specialist at Wimbledon, having by no means misplaced on the All England Membership’s second-biggest present courtroom.

The Russian maintained that file on Monday, cruising previous Aleksandar Kovacevic with a convincing 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 victory.

Medvedev capitalised on 4 of the eight break factors he earned in opposition to World No. 88 Kovacevic and performed solidly all through to e book his spot within the second spherical. He’ll face Alexandre Muller, who defeated qualifier Hugo Gaston 6-4, 7-6(2), 7-6(5).

If Medvedev advances to the third spherical, he’ll face thirty second seed Zhang Zhizhen or Jan-Lennard Struff. Zhang defeated French qualifier Maxime Janvier 7-6(4), 6-3, 6-2 in his opening match, whereas Struff overcame Fabian Marozsan 6-4, 6-7(4), 6-2, 6-3.

It was a terrific match, to be sincere. The primary match is rarely straightforward and there have been moments within the match when it was not as straightforward because the rating would counsel. So I’m actually proud of my degree and I’ve nonetheless by no means misplaced on Courtroom 1, so hopefully I can play much more matches on this courtroom. I performed perhaps 9 or 10 matches right here [on No. 1 Court] and I’ve by no means misplaced. I mentioned it final yr earlier than the semis, it’s unlucky that I’ve to go to Centre Courtroom, and I misplaced. This yr I acquired fortunate, I managed to practise on Centre earlier than the event, so perhaps it can provide me some edge after, however for the second I need to play on Courtroom No. 1, take pleasure in it, and attempt to win. If I bear in mind appropriately, I solely had one sport the place I had an actual likelihood [in the second set]. I acquired a bit bit fortunate, however I managed to make an excellent return, a winner off his first serve. I’m proud of how I managed to remain steady all through the entire match. I by no means misplaced my serve and I’m trying ahead to the subsequent spherical. Medvedev on his win and unbeaten file on Courtroom 1.

Sinner Handles Hanfmann

Jannik Sinner got here by way of a difficult first spherical at Wimbledon however by no means actually appeared in an excessive amount of bother as he defeated Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. The victory units up an thrilling second-round match in opposition to 2021 finalist Matteo Berrettini.

Prime-seeded Sinner dominated the primary two units however noticed Hanfmann cut back his errors and struggle again within the third with a double break to take it.

After the third set, the No. 1 Courtroom roof was closed, permitting Sinner to reset and end the match.

The Italian fired 16 aces and 47 complete winners as his slingshot baseline sport and composure prevailed within the two-hour, 58-minute match.

Whenever you go a break down instantly it’s robust to recuperate however how I reacted within the fourth set was very constructive and ending the match in a really constructive approach hopefully can assist me to begin the subsequent spherical. It’s an enormous privilege and honour to be within the place that I’m and there’s no higher place than right here to play my first Grand Slam as a World No. 1. It’s an incredible feeling, however each match begins at zero, zero and each opponent needs to win, as I do. Sinner on his win with the standard PR speak.

Different Matches of Word

Tiafoe Comes Again to Win in 5: The primary win from 2 units down for Tiafoe in his profession, and he was considered one of my candidates for an early loss, however he defeated Arnaldi 6-7(5), 2-6, 6-1, 6-3, 6-3.

Dimitrov Downs Lajovic: This was the Bulgarian’s 14th look on the All England Membership, and he began it with a dominant 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 win over Dusan Lajovic.

Shapovalov Sinks Jarry: The primary main upset of the opening day as Shapo took out the Nineteenth-seeded Nicolas Jarry of Chile with a 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 opening-round win.

Berrettini Makes Strong Begin: Matteo Berrettini defeated Hungarian Márton Fucsovics 7-6, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1. He’ll face Jannik Sinner within the second spherical and is hopefully not coping with a again drawback, for which he wanted a medical timeout after dropping the third set.

Wawrinka Sweeps Apart Broom: Stan Wawrinka is the oldest man within the draw, and he’s had simply three tour wins this season, however he was far too good for wildcard Charles Broom who’ll simply have been glad for the payday, coming by way of  6-3, 7-5, 6-4. He faces Monfils subsequent after he defeated fellow countryman Adrian Mannarino.

Wimbledon 2024 Day Two Spherical of 128 Matches

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