Sinner, Djokovic advance as Wimbledon 2026 begins

LONDON: (Web Desk) – The third Grand Slam tournament of the year, Wimbledon 2026, got underway with several top-ranked players securing places in the second round.

Defending champion Jannik Sinner of Italy survived a stern test in his opening match, overcoming Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanović in five sets after a contest lasting more than three and a half hours.

Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic also advanced, defeating China’s Wu Yibing in four sets to begin his campaign on a winning note.

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In the women’s singles event, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus progressed comfortably with a straight-sets victory to book her place in the second round.