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Wimbledon 2026, Day 1: Djokovic, Sinner Survive First Round Scare; Sabalenka, Osaka Cruise

Defending champion Jannik Sinner had to come back from a set down twice and regain his composure following a worrisome tumble to the grass in a five-set victory over 50th-ranked Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of Wimbledon on Monday. In another Centre Court match, seven-time champion Novak Djokovic had Bad Bunny cheering him on during a 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 victory over 102nd-ranked Wu Yibing. In other matches, Medvedev defeated Marin Cilic 6-1, 6-2, 6-4 in a matchup of Grand Slam champions; 12th-seeded Andrey Rublev was beaten by Roman Safiullin 6-4, 6-7 (6), 3-6, 6-3, 7-6 (12); and rising Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar, in his Wimbledon debut, beat Felix Gill 6-3, 6-3, 7-5. In women’s action, Naomi Osaka won 6-1, 7-5 over Elsa Jacquemot; top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka beat Teodora Kostovic 6-2, 6-3; Coco Gauff beat Tamara Korpatsch 6-2, 6-1 in 54 minutes; and Mirra Andreeva beat Magda Linette 7-5, 6-4.

Naomi Osaka of Japan walks into the court to play against Elsa Jacquemot of France in their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Maja Smiejkowska
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Learner Tien of the United States returns the ball to Dalibor Svrcina of Czech Republic in their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Learner Tien of the United States returns the ball to Dalibor Svrcina of Czech Republic in their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Brian Inganga
Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan returns the ball during the men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan returns the ball during the men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Denis Shapovalov of Canada looks on during his match against Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain in the first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Denis Shapovalov of Canada looks on during his match against Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain in the first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Maja Smiejkowska
Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain eyes the ball as he plays against Denis Shapovalov of Canada in their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain eyes the ball as he plays against Denis Shapovalov of Canada in their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Maja Smiejkowska
Darja Vidmanova of Czech Republic reacts during the women's singles match against Jessica Pegula of the United States at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Darja Vidmanova of Czech Republic reacts during the women's singles match against Jessica Pegula of the United States at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain returns the ball to Denis Shapovalov of Canada in their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Pablo Carreno Busta of Spain returns the ball to Denis Shapovalov of Canada in their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Maja Smiejkowska
Darja Vidmanova of Czech Republic returns the ball to Jessica Pegula of the United States during the women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Darja Vidmanova of Czech Republic returns the ball to Jessica Pegula of the United States during the women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
A tennis supporter cheers during the first day of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
A tennis supporter cheers during the first day of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Belinda Bencic of Switzerland reacts during the women's singles match against Mika Stojsavljevic at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Belinda Bencic of Switzerland reacts during the women's singles match against Mika Stojsavljevic at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Felix Gill of Britain plays a forehand against Rafael Jodar of Spain in their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Felix Gill of Britain plays a forehand against Rafael Jodar of Spain in their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Maja Smiejkowska
Rafael Jodar of Spain plays a backhand against Felix Gill of Britain in their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Rafael Jodar of Spain plays a backhand against Felix Gill of Britain in their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Maja Smiejkowska
Mananchaya Sawangkaew of Thailand eyes the ball as she returns to Maja Chwalinska of Poland during the women's singles at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Mananchaya Sawangkaew of Thailand eyes the ball as she returns to Maja Chwalinska of Poland during the women's singles at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Maja Chwalinska of Poland returns the ball during the women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Maja Chwalinska of Poland returns the ball during the women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Jessica Pegula of the United States celebrates winning her first set during the women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Jessica Pegula of the United States celebrates winning her first set during the women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Harriet Dart of Britain reacts while serving against Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia in their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Harriet Dart of Britain reacts while serving against Jelena Ostapenko of Latvia in their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Brian Inganga
Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning the men's singles match against Yibing Wu of China at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning the men's singles match against Yibing Wu of China at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning the men's singles match against Yibing Wu of China at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia celebrates winning the men's singles match against Yibing Wu of China at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Yibing Wu of China falls over during the men's singles match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Yibing Wu of China falls over during the men's singles match against Novak Djokovic of Serbia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia watches the ball during the women's singles match against Panna Udvardy of Hungary at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia watches the ball during the women's singles match against Panna Udvardy of Hungary at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Brian Inganga
Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada returns the ball to Alexander Shevchenko of Kazakhstan during the men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada returns the ball to Alexander Shevchenko of Kazakhstan during the men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Soccer legend David Beckham and his mother Sandra Georgina Beckham react during the men's singles match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Soccer legend David Beckham and his mother Sandra Georgina Beckham react during the men's singles match between Jannik Sinner of Italy and Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Janice Tjen of Indonesia returns the ball to Leylah Fernandez of Canada in their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Janice Tjen of Indonesia returns the ball to Leylah Fernandez of Canada in their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Maja Smiejkowska
Teodora Kostovic of Serbia reacts during the women's singles match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Teodora Kostovic of Serbia reacts during the women's singles match against Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts after winning against Teodora Kostovic of Serbia after the women's singles at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts after winning against Teodora Kostovic of Serbia after the women's singles at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
General view on day one of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
General view on day one of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Brian Inganga
Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic returns to Anastasia Zakharova of Russia during the women's singles at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Karolina Muchova of the Czech Republic returns to Anastasia Zakharova of Russia during the women's singles at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain plays a forehand against Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina in their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain plays a forehand against Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina in their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Brian Inganga
Katerina Siniakova of Czech Republic plays a backhand against Qinwen Zheng of China during their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Katerina Siniakova of Czech Republic plays a backhand against Qinwen Zheng of China during their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Maja Smiejkowska
Aoi Ito of Japan reacts after falling on the grass during her first round women's singles match against Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine, at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Aoi Ito of Japan reacts after falling on the grass during her first round women's singles match against Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine, at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Maja Smiejkowska
Daniil Medvedev of Russia returns the ball to Marin Cilic of Croatia in their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Daniil Medvedev of Russia returns the ball to Marin Cilic of Croatia in their first round men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Brian Inganga
Jack Pinnington Jones of Britain returns the ball to Brandon Nakashima of the United States during the men's singles at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Jack Pinnington Jones of Britain returns the ball to Brandon Nakashima of the United States during the men's singles at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Stewards work on court 3 during day one of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Stewards work on court 3 during day one of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Maja Smiejkowska
Mirra Andreeva of Russia celebrates winning her match against Magda Linette of Poland in the first round women's singles, at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Mirra Andreeva of Russia celebrates winning her match against Magda Linette of Poland in the first round women's singles, at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Maja Smiejkowska
Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny watches Novak Djokovic of Serbia playing against Yibing Wu of China during the men's singles at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny watches Novak Djokovic of Serbia playing against Yibing Wu of China during the men's singles at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia watches the ball during the women's singles match against Panna Udvardy of Hungary at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Ekaterina Alexandrova of Russia watches the ball during the women's singles match against Panna Udvardy of Hungary at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Jelena Djokovic with children Stefan and Tara watch Novak Djokovic of Serbia playing against Yibing Wu of China during the men's singles at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Jelena Djokovic with children Stefan and Tara watch Novak Djokovic of Serbia playing against Yibing Wu of China during the men's singles at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates winning the men's singles match against Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia during at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Jannik Sinner of Italy celebrates winning the men's singles match against Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia during at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates after winning the women's singles match against Tamara Korpatsch of Germany at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Coco Gauff of the United States celebrates after winning the women's singles match against Tamara Korpatsch of Germany at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Tamara Korpatsch of Germany plays a return to Coco Gauff of the United States during the women's singles at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Tamara Korpatsch of Germany plays a return to Coco Gauff of the United States during the women's singles at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine eyes the ball as she prepares to play a backhand against Aoi Ito of Japan in their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine eyes the ball as she prepares to play a backhand against Aoi Ito of Japan in their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Maja Smiejkowska
Michael Zheng of the United States celebrates after winning the men's singles match against Cameron Norrie of Britain at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Michael Zheng of the United States celebrates after winning the men's singles match against Cameron Norrie of Britain at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kirsty Wigglesworth
Supporters watch Jannik Sinner of Italy playing against Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia during the men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Supporters watch Jannik Sinner of Italy playing against Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia during the men's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Kin Cheung
Leylah Fernandez of Canada returns the ball to Janice Tjen of Indonesia in their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026.
Leylah Fernandez of Canada returns the ball to Janice Tjen of Indonesia in their first round women's singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 29, 2026. | Photo: AP/Maja Smiejkowska
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