Wimbledon 2024 Day Two Recap

On day two of Wimbledon, seven-time champion Novak Djokovic obtained his event underway. He began impressively with a straight units win over Vít Kopřiva on Centre Court docket.

Earlier than play commenced, the anticipated information arrived that Andy Murray couldn’t play singles at his final Wimbledon. He withdrew from his match in opposition to Tomas Machac to get replaced by David Goffin, however he’s nonetheless within the doubles draw, which begins later this week.

Has he earned the suitable to depart it till the final doable minute, or does it make a mockery of the game? What do you suppose? Does it additionally present how rubbish the doubles sport is, contemplating he can partake in that with brother Jamie but can hardly transfer?

Elsewhere on the court docket, there have been two seeded casualties, with Rublev and Korda each crashing out. The climate had the ultimate say, with seven matches failing to complete after a number of rain delays all through the day.

You may see the complete outcomes from day two beneath.

Day Two Wimbledon 2024 Spherical of 128 Outcomes

Interrupted Matches

Djokovic Makes Quick Begin

Novak Djokovic took to Centre Court docket sporting a knee compression sleeve, however he confirmed no hampered motion, recording a confidence-boosting win as he shortly dispatched Czech qualifier Vit Kopriva 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.

Regardless of present process knee surgical procedure early final month, Djokovic confirmed no indicators of discomfort throughout his one-hour, 58-minute win beneath the roof on centre court docket. His sport seemed well-tuned, and the one actual signal of him defending his physique was when he opted to fireside winners when pushed huge reasonably than grind.

Nevertheless, within the baseline exchanges, his directional management was far too good, and he broke Kopriva’s serve twice in every set, extending his good document in Wimbledon first-round matches to 19-0.

In the course of the 1 hour 58 minutes on the court docket, Novak dedicated simply 16 unforced errors and received 90 per cent (35/39) of factors behind his first serve. Stable stuff, and he’ll subsequent play wildcard Jacob Fearnley after he received his opener in straight units.

It was excellent. I used to be very happy with the way in which I moved on the court docket right this moment. Coming into Wimbledon this yr was slightly little bit of a distinct circumstance for me due to the knee. I didn’t know the way all the things was going to unfold on the court docket, actually. Follow periods are fairly totally different to official match play, so I’m simply extraordinarily glad about the way in which I performed and the way in which I felt right this moment I attempted to concentrate on the sport and never suppose an excessive amount of in regards to the knee,” mentioned Djokovic. “Every part I may presumably do, I’ve completed, together with my crew, prior to now three and a half weeks with a purpose to give myself an opportunity to have the ability to play. I feel if it was for every other event, I most likely wouldn’t threat it or rush it as a lot, however I simply love Wimbledon. Djokovic on his confidence boosting win.

Comesana Leaves Rublev Reeling

Argentina’s Francisco Comesana had a Grand Slam debut to recollect, pulling off the upset of the day by defeating No. 6 seed Andrey Rublev 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, 7-6(5).

Rublev, struggling since his Madrid Masters 1000 win, was in bother early after dropping the primary set 6-4. Though he managed to win the second set 7-5, his trademark frustrations turned evident within the third set.

After falling behind with a double break, the 26-year-old Russian reacted angrily, repeatedly hitting his knee along with his racket.

The outburst was paying homage to his behaviour throughout a third-round defeat on the French Open. When that occurs, it’s throughout, as he’s unable to reset his thoughts.

Total, Rublev’s grass-court season has been lacklustre, to say the least. He was eradicated within the first spherical of the Halle Open and has not received a match since Might 29.

Zverev Impresses

Alexander Zverev quickly began his Wimbledon marketing campaign, easing previous Roberto Carballes Baena 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 on No. 1 Court docket.

The German, lengthy a sub-par server for a person of his top, has improved that stroke within the final two years. He fired 18 aces in a dominant opening efficiency at a venue the place he has but to succeed in the quarterfinals.

Together with his one-hour, 53-minute victory over Carballes Baena, he arrange a second-round match in opposition to Marcos Giron after the American dispatched British wildcard Henry Searle.

Clearly, first rounds are by no means straightforward, however I’m proud of how I began the event. I wish to compete, I wish to do properly right here at Wimbledon. It’s probably the most historic tennis event that we’ve got. Sadly, I’ve struggled through the years right here on these stunning courts, however I really feel totally different this yr. I really feel very far more into it and alive on these courts, and hopefully, I can present that within the subsequent few matches. Zverev on his hopes to carry out at SW19.

Different Matches Of Word

Etcheverry Knocks Off Nardi: I had Nardi dealing with Djokovic in a rematch from earlier this yr. Nevertheless, it was a superb day for Argentine clay courters as Etcheverry dominated in a 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 win.

Mpetshi Perricard Proves Too Good for Korda: The Frenchman solely entered the primary draw as a fortunate loser, however he took full benefit in opposition to Korda, whom I additionally thought had a sensible shot on the second week given his kind heading into Wimbledon however he bowed out on the first hurdle for the second yr in a row, dropping 6-7,7-6,6-7,7-6,3-6.

Hurkacz Aces Albot: A 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 win with the assistance of 24 aces, and the Pole did properly to show it round shortly after a ropey begin.

De Minaur Downs Duckworth: A 7-6(1), 7-6(3), 7-6(4) win for the Rosmalen champion, though Duckworth had many possibilities and may have received at the very least a set.

Tstisipas Tops Taro Daniel: It was a difficult first spherical in opposition to the Japanese, able to inflicting issues, however the Greek got here by means of 7-6(5), 6-4, 7-5 in two hours and 23 minutes. Tstitsipas elevated his aggression at essential moments, hitting 55 winners and regularly ending factors on the web. Can his sport maintain up on grass the place he has much less time? Not so certain.

Wimbledon 2024 Day Three Spherical of 64 Matches

Spherical of 128 Matches

Spherical of 64 Matches

Closing be aware: In press, Meddy gave a protracted monologue about how he loves Court docket One at Wimbledon, just for the AELTC to schedule him on Centre for spherical 2 😂