Jannik Sinner did not waste energy in the suffocating heat of London on July 1, since the head of series number 1 easily won 6-4, 6-3, 6-0 to his compatriot Luca Nardi in the first round of Wimbledon.
In marked contrast to his great rival, Carlos Alcaraz, who had to fight a exhausting battle of five sets with Fabio Fognini on June 30, Sinner easily exceeded Nardi in just one hour and 48 minutes. The number 1 of the ATP took advantage of five of its 13 break opportunities and did not face a single breakdown in a dominant exhibition on track number 1, where temperatures reached 34 degrees Celsius.
Sinner showed a great way in the first round of Wimbledon (Photo: Getty).
I am very happy to return here. This is a special place for me. For us, it was very unfortunate to play against an Italian in the first round, but we had to overcome it, so I am very happy to have won. The atmosphere was great, as always, thank you very much. I know it was very hot and a lot of moisture. I don’t remember the last time he did this in London, “Sinner shared in an interview in the field.
Wimbledon’s First Round match marked Sinner’s return to a Grand Slam since he lost three championship points in the Roland Garros final last month, defeated by Alcaraz. The Italian was enthusiastic when asked if his beginning of Wimbledon with confidence was a form of “restart.”
It is a new tournament. A new opportunity, a new challenge. You only have one opponent at the same time, so I’m happy for today. Obviously, I try to move on and enjoy playing here. If you do not enjoy playing on these courts, I don’t know where you are going to enjoy it. I am happy to be here and we’ll see what happens, “Sinner said.
Sinner gave only 12 points with his service in his first meeting with Nardi, number 95 in the world. Although he had to wait until the tenth game to succeed in the return, when he broke the service to Nardi decisively to win the first set, Sinner reassured to a large extent and gave only three more games from there.
“We worked a lot in the serve after Halle,” Sinner revealed. “Today, especially at the key moments, I took out very well. At first, I think it cost us a little and we didn’t do many good serves, but then I tried to go for all. I tried to send the ball above the network.
I am very happy with how I finished the game and I hope that gives me more confidence to start next. The first games are never easy, so I am very happy with my performance and, above all, with my serve today.
Sinner has responded in an impressive way to his defeat in the second round against Alexander Bublik in Halle two weeks ago, which has allowed him to face Aleksandar Vukic, who beat Tseng Chun-Hsin 6-3, 6-4, 4-6, 7-6 (5) in Wimbledon. The 23 -year -old has won three of his last six Majors, winning the 14 ATP games he has played against his Italian compatriots.
Djokovic celebrates his victory in Wimbledon’s first game this year (Photo: Getty).
Novak Djokovic exceeded a complicated beginning in Wimbledon, beating Alexandre Muller 6-1, 6-7 (7), 6-2, 6-2 in the first round. The Serbian, who seeks his eighth title in the prestigious tournament to match Roger Federer’s record, had physical problems before demonstrating his level.
After a start of the game with force, Djokovic lost six set points in the second set, which allowed the Frenchman Muller to overcome. Despite having been called to the doctor twice in the third set, the Serbian demonstrated a great tenacity to finish the game after 3 hours and 20 minutes.
“I went from feeling better in a set and a half to feel worse in about 45 minutes. Whether it was because of the stomach pain, I had a bad time, but then I recovered the energy after taking the doctor’s medication and tried to finish the game well,” Djokovic shared after the game.
Djokovic receives medical attention during his first game in Wimbledon (Photo: Getty).
Djokovic’s physical decline became evident when he grabbed his chest to breathe difficult in the fourth game of the second set, before receiving medical care. With the ceiling of the closed central track and Muller’s powerful blows, the game seemed to bow in favor of French. However, Muller undid his own success with a double foul that gave Djokovic a 3-2 advantage, before he also had to stop to receive medical care in his right leg.
Despite the difficulties, Djokovic continued to show incredible power from the background, forcing Muller to make mistakes. He made way with early breaks on the third and fourth set, expanding his perfect 20-0 record in his first games in Wimbledon.
With the victory, Djokovic improved his personal record against Muller to 2-0. The sixth standard head will continue its campaign against the local Daniel Evans in the next round. It is standard head for a possible quarterfinal match against the local Jack Draper.
Fuente: https://dantri.com.vn/the-thao/sinner-thang-nhanh-djokovic-vuot-qua-kho-khan-the-chat-tai-wimbledon-20250702075454980.htm
