Wimbledon continues at the All England Club, delivering unexpected results on Day 2. Novak Djokovic is currently locked in a difficult opening match, while British player Jack Draper successfully advanced to the second round after his opponent Sebastian Baez retired due to injury in the third set.
However, the day saw two significant upsets as women`s second seed Coco Gauff and men`s third seed Alexander Zverev were both defeated.
Key Matches and Results
Top seed Jannik Sinner had a smoother start, securing a straight-sets victory against his fellow Italian Luca Nardi.
The performance of British players on Tuesday was mixed compared to the first day. Heather Watson and Johannus Monday exited in the first round, but Dan Evans and the wildcard entry Jack Pinnington Jones both earned spots in the second round. Pinnington Jones` win (7-6 6-3 7-5 against Tomas Martin Etcheverry) marked his first victory at Grand Slam or ATP Tour level. He is set to face Flavio Cobolli next.
Looking ahead, players like Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz (who will play Oliver Tarvet) are scheduled to compete in the second round on Wednesday.
- Start time: From 11am BST / 6am ET
- TV channel: BBC One & Two (UK) / ESPN (US)
- Live stream: BBC iPlayer / ESPN+
Major Upsets
A record eight top 10 seeds have been eliminated in the first round across the men`s and women`s draws so far, marking the most in the Open Era. Tuesday`s casualties included Alexander Zverev and Lorenzo Musetti, adding to Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune who lost on Monday. On the women`s side, Coco Gauff, Jessica Pegula, Zheng Qinwen, and Paula Badosa have also fallen in the opening round.
Coco Gauff Eliminated
Reigning Roland Garros champion Coco Gauff was knocked out of Wimbledon by Dayana Yastremska, losing 7-6 6-1. Gauff appeared out of form on Court No. 1 and was convincingly beaten by the Ukrainian player. Gauff expressed disappointment afterward, admitting the transition from clay to grass after her French Open win was challenging and she felt “a little bit overwhelmed.” She acknowledged Yastremska played well and that she knew it would be a tough match, noting her clay court match against Yastremska suited her better.
Alexander Zverev Defeated
Men`s third seed Alexander Zverev was another high-profile player to crash out, defeated by France`s Arthur Rinderknech in five sets: 7-6 6-7 6-3 6-7 6-4. Following the loss, Zverev spoke candidly about his mental state, stating he feels “very alone” at times and struggles mentally. He mentioned potentially needing therapy for the first time, feeling a lack of joy in his life and tennis, even after recent wins.
Another Seed Falls: Humbert vs Monfils
Ugo Humbert became the latest men`s seed to lose, defeated by his veteran compatriot Gael Monfils in a five-set thriller, 6-4 3-6 6-7 7-5 6-2. Monfils, at 38, secured the win just before the light faded on Court 12, cheered on by his wife, Elina Svitolina, who won her first-round match the previous day.
Novak Djokovic`s Ongoing Battle
Novak Djokovic is currently in a tough match against Alexandre Muller on Centre Court. After splitting the first two sets (6-1, 6-7), Djokovic took the third set 6-2 and leads 4-2 in the fourth set. The match was briefly stopped for the roof to close. Both players have required medical attention during the match; Djokovic received treatment while trailing in the third set, and Muller later had his calf rubbed. Djokovic appears to be managing the heat despite visible discomfort, suggesting this match could become an endurance test as the curfew approaches.
