A rain-affected first spherical at SW19 is lastly full and initially noticed Novak Djokovic kick off his title defence with a simple victory over Pedro Cachin.
There have been additionally comfy victories for Casper Ruud, Andrey Rublev and Jannik Sinner on the opening day.
Nevertheless, it wasn’t lengthy earlier than rain interrupted proceedings and for these not fortunate sufficient to be scheduled on a courtroom with a roof, play spilt over to Tuesday for a number of matches within the backside half.
Extra rain meant most of these ran over to Wednesday, with a few matches even being performed on Thursday when the larger names had been already by way of to the third spherical.
On Tuesday, Carlos Alcaraz, Andy Murray and Cam Norrie had been the three male gamers on the roofed courts in a position to guide their spot within the second spherical, each Alcaraz and Murray making gentle work of their opponents to maneuver into the second spherical.
Solely Dan Evans and Tomas Martin Ectcheverry had been fortunate sufficient to see their delayed matches moved to Centre and Courtroom 1, respectively, on Tuesday.
Each of them had been behind of their matches, and whereas they each mounted comebacks, solely Etcheverry succeeded, profitable in 5 units over Zapata Miralles. Compared, twenty seventh seed Evans fell in 4 units to Quentin Halys.
Then on Wednesday, Taylor Fritz lastly completed his match, coming from behind to beat Yannick Hanfmann 6-4 2-6 4-6 7-5 6-3.
Different seeds to return by way of on Wednesday included Daniil Medvedev, who comfortably British wildcard Fery, and Stefanos Tstisipas, who overcame Dominic Thiem in a fifth set tiebreak in a match that was extra entertaining than I had anticipated. Rune, Tiafoe, Cerundolo, Dimitrov and Shelton additionally progressed comparatively straightforwardly.
By Thursday, there have been nonetheless ten first-round matches incomplete, 2 of which hadn’t even began that includes Zverev and Davidovich Fokina.
Seeds to fall within the first spherical included Felix Auger-Aliassime, whose woeful 2023 continued with a four-set loss to fortunate loser Michael Mmoh.
Borna Coric misplaced to Pella, who can play nicely on grass, and surprisingly Bautista-Agut, who’s been a dependable grass courter however fell to Roman Safiullin in 5 units.
One other shock loss was Seb Korda, who performed okay at Queen’s and was hyping his possibilities throughout pre-tournament interviews claiming he was one of many favourites however Jiri Vesely, the Czech lefty who can hit a heavy ball on the grass, confirmed him speak is affordable as he pushed him apart in 4 units.
There have been additionally a number of withdrawals after the draw, with Nick Kyrgios pulling out on the final minute with a wrist damage. The Aussie is perhaps able to entertaining, however with so few matches performed this season, he’s quick turning into irrelevant.
You may see the complete checklist of outcomes from spherical 1 under.
Wimbledon 2023 Spherical of 128 Outcomes
Winner
Loser
Scoreline
Carlos Alcaraz (1)
Jeremy Chardy
6-0 6-2 7-5
Novak Djokovic (2)
Pedro Cachin
6-3 6-3 7-6(4)
Daniil Medvedev (3)
Arthur Fery (WC)
7-5 6-4 6-3
Casper Ruud (4)
Laurent Lokoli (Q)
6-1 5-7 6-4 6-3
Stefanos Tsitsipas (5)
Dominic Thiem
3-6 7-6(1) 6-2 6-7(5 7-6(8)
Holger Rune (6)
George Loffhagen (WC)
7-6(4) 6-3 6-2
Andrey Rublev (7)
Max Purcell
6-3 7-5 6-4
Jannik Sinner (8)
Juan Manuel Cerundolo
6-2 6-2 6-2
Taylor Fritz (9)
Yannick Hanfmann
6-4 2-6 4-6 7-5 6-3
Frances Tiafoe (10)
Yibing Wu
7-6(4) 6-3 6-4
Michael Mmoh (LL)
Felix Auger-Aliassime (11)
7-6(4) 6-7(4) 7-6(4) 6-4
Cameron Norrie (12)
Tomas Machac (Q)
6-3 4-6 6-1 6-4
Guido Pella
Borna Coric (13)
6-3 7-5 4-6 3-6 6-1
Lorenzo Musetti (14)
Juan Pablo Varillas
6-3 6-1 7-5
Alex de Minaur
Kimmer Coppejans
6-7(5) 6-3 6-3 7-6(2)
Tommy Paul (16)
Shintaro Mochizuki (Q)
7-5 6-3 6-1
Hubert Hurkacz (17)
Albert Ramos-Vinolas
6-1 6-4 6-4
Francisco Cerundolo (18)
Nuno Borges
5-7 6-3 6-3 6-4
Alexander Zverev (19)
Gijs Brouwer (Q)
6-4 7-6(4) 7-6(5)
Roman Safiullin
Roberto Bautista Agut (20)
2-6 7-6(7) 6-7(4) 6-4 7-5
Grigor Dimitrov (21)
Sho Shimabukuro (Q)
6-1 6-2 6-1
Jiri Vesely
Sebastian Korda (22)
7-6(7) 4-6 6-2 6-3
Alexander Bublik (23)
Mackenzie McDonald
6-7(3) 6-4 6-4 6-4
Daniel Elahi Galan
Yoshihito Nishioka (24)
6-4 6-3 6-3
Nicolas Jarry (25)
Marco Cecchinato
4-6 6-2 6-4 6-1
Denis Shapovalov (26
Radu Albot (Q)
5-7 6-4 6-2 6-2
Quentin Halys
Daniel Evans (27)
6-2 6-3 6-7(5) 6-4
Marton Fucsovics
Tallon Griekspoor (28)
6-4 6-2 6-4
Tomas Martin Etcheverry (29)
Bernabe Zapata Miralles
6-7(5) 5-7 6-3 6-4 7-5
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (31)
Arthur Fils (WC)
7-6(3) 6-1 6-2
Ben Shelton (32)
Taro Daniel (LL)
6-4 6-3 3-6 4-6 6-3
Gregoire Barrere
Lloyd Harris
7-5 6-7(4) 7-5 6-3
Tomas Barrios Vera (Q)
Sebastian Baez
7-6(7) 3-6 6-3 7-62
Matte Berretini
Lorenzo Sonego
6-7(5) 6-3 7-6(7) 6-3
Liam Broady (WC)
Fixed Lestienne
6-1 6-3 7-5
Roberto Carballes Baena
Matteo Arnaldi (Q)
6-7(0) 6-3 6-4 6-4
Jan Choinski (WC)
Dusan Lajovic
5-7 7-6(4) 6-2 6-2
Laslo Djere
Maxime Cressy
6-7(5) 7-6(3) 7-6(8) 7-6(7)
Christopher Eubanks
Thiago Monteiro
4-6 7-5 7-5 6-3
Marcos Giron
Hugo Dellien
7-6(2) 6-4 6-4
David Goffin (WC)
Fabian Marozsan (LL)
6-2 5-7 6-2 6-0
Ilya Ivashka
Federico Coria
4-6 6-4 6-3 6-0
Aslan Karatsev
Luca Van Assche
6-7(4) 6-4 6-2 6-4
Jason Kubler
Ugo Humbert
6-4 4-6 6-2 3-6 6-3
Jiri Lehecka
Sebastian Ofner (WC)
6-4 6-4 6-4
Adrian Mannarino
Alexander Shevchenko
6-3 6-3 6-2
Maximilian Marterer (Q)
Borna Gojo
7-5 6-7(8) 6-3 6-4
Harold Mayot (Q)
Benjamin Bonzi
6-3 6-4 7-5
Corentin Moutet
Richard Gasquet
6-3 7-5 7-5
Alexandre Muller
Arthur Rinderknech
7-6(5) 1-6 6-3 6-4
Jaume Munar
John Isner
4-6 6-3 6-4 6-4
Andy Murray
Ryan Peniston (WC)
6-3 6-0 6-1
Christoper O’Connell
Hamad Medjedovic
7-5 6-4 4-6 6-4
Oscar Otte (Q)
Dominik Koepfer
7-5 6-3 7-6(9)
Milos Raonic
Dennis Novak (Q)
6-7(5) 6-4 7-6(5) 6-1
Diego Schwartzman
Miomir Kecmanovic
6-0 6-3 6-4
Dominic Stricker (Q)
Alexei Popyrin
3-6 6-3 6-2 4-6 7-5
Jordan Thompson
Brandon Nakashima
2-6 2-6 6-4 7-6(4) 6-3
Botic van de Zandschulp
Zhizhen Zhang
2-6 7-6(3) 7-6(6) 3-6 6-2
Aleksandar Vukic
Daniel Altmaier
6-3 7-6(1) 3-6 7-5
Yosuke Watanuki
Marc-Andrea Huesler
6-7(5) 5-7 7-6(5) 7-6(3) 6-3
Stan Wawrinka
Emil Ruusuvuori
7-5 7-5 6-4
J.J. Wolf
Enzo Couacaud (Q)
7-5 6-3 7-6(4)
Mikael Ymer
Alex Molcan
6-3 6-3 6-4
Djokovic Powers Previous Cachin
With just one exhibition match on the grass underneath his belt earlier than Wimbledon, Djokovic can usually be rusty within the first few rounds, however he made a stable begin in opposition to Pedro Cachin with a 6-3, 6-3, 7-6(4) victory.
Regardless of restricted prep from Novak, Cachin had solely performed one tour-level match on grass earlier than this one in Mallorca final week and was unlikely to have the ability to exploit any rustiness. That have hole confirmed as Djokovic comfortably gained the opener earlier than a rain delay.
On resumption, Djokovic continued the place he left off to take a two-set lead. Grass does take some getting used to, and by the third set Cachin grew to become a bit extra au fait with situations and located some success, enjoying the higher tennis in components and forcing a tie break, however Djokovic locked down, snatching two early mini-breaks.
It doesn’t get significantly better than Wimbledon, actually, when it comes to historical past and custom, I’ve stated it many occasions all through my profession. Coming to Wimbledon was all the time the dream, to win it. A childhood dream got here true in 2011, and every year I come again, I relive these recollections and simply sort of join with that younger boy that was dreaming in Serbia. I strive to not take any match, any minute that I spend on the courtroom right here, without any consideration. I’m positively blessed, so it’s an exquisite feeling to be right here. I believe Pedro deserves a spherical of applause for his efficiency right now. Particularly within the third set, he was hitting very nicely. Hitting his spots within the field extraordinarily exactly, and it was not simple to interrupt his serve. We went toe to toe to the tie-break, and I had a greater begin to the tie-break. I assume that helped me to win the tie-break and shut out the match. Djokovic on his opening win.
Alcaraz Crushes Chardy
Jeremy Chardy is heading into retirement, and he was no match for Carlos Alcaraz on Courtroom 1 because the Spaniard got here by way of 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 in a single hour and 53 minutes.
Chardy, who missed a giant a part of final yr attributable to an hostile response to gene remedy after which underwent knee surgical procedure, wasn’t on the races early doorways as Alcaraz dominated, however the Frenchman did discover some crisp ball placing within the third to nearly drive a tie break, however the prime seed proved too sturdy,
I believe I performed very well initially of the match. Within the third set, he discovered his stage. I used to be in hassle, however I prefer to play rallies and battles, and I’m actually pleased to have performed at an excellent stage. Each of us within the third set. It was actually shut, however I’m actually pleased to get by way of this primary spherical. The roof doesn’t change an excessive amount of for me. I strive not to consider it. Clearly, with out the roof, with solar, is significantly better for me, I believe for everybody as nicely, however I’ve to be actually targeted. With the roof or not, I’ve to point out my finest stage, however I believe the sound of the ball with the roof is absolutely lovely as nicely. Much more lovely enjoying on grass. I believe we hit the ball actually cleanly, and it’s so lovely to play. Alcaraz on his win.
Different Matches of Be aware
Wawrinka Rocks Previous Ruusuvuori: An excellent win for Stan, who has usually seemed a bit heavy-footed on grass however defeated Ruusuvuori in straight units with a wonderful efficiency.
Choinski Chops Lajovic: Jan Choinski hadn’t gained a match on the ATP Tour in his profession, however he made essentially the most of his Wildcard to bump up his pay with a four-set win over Dusan Lajovic.
Sinner Sinks Cerdundolo: Simply six video games dropped for the Italian, however the lesser Cerundolo is not any drive on grass courts, and it was shocking to see the match scheduled for the centre courtroom.
Vesely Vaporises Korda: I had a sense Vesely may upset Korda as he performs nicely on grass, giving Nadal a troublesome match just a few years in the past, and that proved appropriate as he dispatched him in 4 units.
Spherical of 64 Matches
Prime Half
Carlos Alcaraz (1) vs Alexandre Muller
Jason Kubler vs Nicolas Jarry (25)
Alexander Zverev (19) vs Yosuke Watanuki (LL)
Matteo Berrettini vs Alex De Minaur (15)
Frances Tiafoe (10) vs Dominic Stricker (Q)
Ilya Ivashka vs Grigor Dimitrov (21)
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (31) vs Botic van de Zandschulp
Robert Carballes Baena vs Holger Rune (6)
Daniil Medvedev (3) vs Adrian Mannarino
Marcos Giron vs Marton Fucsovics
Francisco Cerundolo (18) vs Jiri Lehecka
Milos Raonic vs Tommy Paul (16)
Cameron Norrie (12) vs Christopher Eubanks
Christopher O’Connell vs Jiri Vesely
Ben Shelton (32) vs Laslo Djere
Andy Murray vs Stefanos Tsitsipas
Backside Half
Jannik Sinner (8) vs Diego Schwartzman
Aleksandar Vukic vs Quentin Halys
David Galan vs Oscar Otte (Q)
Michael Ymer vs Taylor Fritz (9)
Guido Pella vs Harold Mayot (Q)
Cortentin Moutet vs Roman Safiullin
Denis Shapovalov (26) vs Gregoire Barrere
Liam Broady (WC) vs Casper Ruud (4)
Andrey Rublev (7) vs Aslan Karatsev
Marcelo Tomas Barrios Vera (Q) vs David Goffin (WC)
Alexander Bublik (23) vs J.J. Wolf
Maximilian Marterer (Q) vs Michael Mmoh (LL)
Lorenzo Musetti (14) vs Jaume Munar
Jan Choinski (WC) vs Hubert Hurkacz (17)
Tomas Martin Echevery (29) vs Stan Wawrinka
Jordan Thomspon vs Novak Djokovic (2)
What did you guys consider the primary few days at Wimbledon? Are you able to see the climate persevering with to wreak havoc with the draw? Let me know within the feedback.
