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Felix Auger-Aliassime Vs Dino Prizmic, Wimbledon 2026: Third-seeded Auger-Aliassime celebrated Canada Day in style by defeating Croatian talent Dino Prizmic 7-6(2), 6-3, 7-5 on No. 1 Court. The Canadian thus ended a disappointing trend at the All England Club, where he had failed to pass the second round since a quarter-final appearance in 2021. The 25-year-old from Montreal dominated behind his powerful serve, firing 15 aces and winning 86 per cent of his first-serve points while also saving both break points he faced. Despite the straight-sets scoreline, the match concluded with a breathless final rally. While the loss ends his singles campaign, the 20-year-old Prizmic will take solace knowing that he will become Croatia's new national No. 1 following the tournament, overtaking Marin Cilic. Next up, Auger-Aliassime meets American qualifier Michael Zheng, who defeated Nicolas Mejia of Colombia in four sets. See the best photos from the Auger-Aliassime vs Prizmic tennis match.
Daniil Medvedev Vs Daniel Merida Photo Gallery, Wimbledon 2026: Eighth seed Medvedev overcame a sluggish start on Court Two to defeat Spanish Grand Slam debutant Daniel Merida 3-6, 6-3, 7-5, 6-2, securing his spot in the Wimbledon third round. The 21-year-old Merida, who recently surged into the world's top 100, stunned the former world number one by taking the opening set with an error-free service game. However, the Russian star used his experience to adjust, firing 13 aces and securing five crucial break points to shift the momentum completely. For the two-time semi-finalist at the All England Club, the key highlight of the match was his dominance in the later stages, including a remarkable streak of 12 consecutive points. Up next, Medvedev faces either 28th-seeded American Brandon Nakashima or German veteran Jan-Lennard Struff, who were tied at 2-2 when their second-round match was suspended due to darkness. See the best photos from the Medvedev vs Merida tennis match.
Coco Gauff Vs Solana Sierra Match Gallery, Wimbledon 2026: Seventh seed Gauff survived a massive scare on No. 1 Court, defeating Argentina's Solana Sierra 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (10-7) to advance to the third round. The American controlled the opening set but lost momentum in the second and also witnessed a bizarre serve that flew sideways into the umpire's chair -- a 'how did that happen' moment. World number 56 Sierra capitalised on the shift, forging a 5-3 lead in the final set. Facing defeat, Gauff broke back to force a grueling tiebreaker. She trailed 7-4 before staging a dramatic comeback, firing an ace down the middle to claim six consecutive points for the victory. Interestingly, the match was played on the exact anniversary of Gauff's iconic 2019 debut win over Venus Williams on the very same court. American qualifier Claire Liu, who defeated Zeynep Sönmez of Türkiye 7-5, 6-3, awaits Gauff next. See the best photos from the Gauff vs Sierra match here.
Aryna Sabalenka Vs McCartney Kessler Match Gallery, Wimbledon 2026: Sabalenka entered the third round after defeating a resilient McCartney Kessler 6-1, 7-6(9) on No. 1 Court. World No. 1 sailed through the first set in 33 minutes but faced immense pressure in the second as the American world number 57 charged to a 5-2 lead. The Belarusian dug deep, saving four set points -- two on Kessler's serve and two during an intense tie-break -- to close the match in one hour and 39 minutes. An incredible piece of history emerged from this battle: Sabalenka extended her Open Era record by winning her 21st consecutive Grand Slam tie-break, breaking Novak Djokovic's 19. Post-match, she credited her mental fortitude to lessons from Rafael Nadal's recent documentary. What's next: Sabalenka moves on to face former Roland Garros champion Jelena Ostapenko, who defeated Antonia Ruzic 6-2, 6-0, in a blockbuster third-round clash. See the best photos from the Sabalenka vs Kessler tennis match.
Jannik Sinner Vs Nuno Borges Match Gallery, Wimbledon 2026: World No. 1 Sinner defeated Nuno Borges in the second round of the gentlemen's singles, securing a hard-fought 7-6(4), 7-6(2), 6-4 victory on Centre Court. The defending champion faced a highly resilient opponent in Portugal's world number 48, who pushed him hard in the opening sets. Borges even served for the second set at 5-4, but Sinner raised his intensity at the crucial moments to escape further drama. This victory was a historic milestone for Sinner, marking his 95th main-draw Grand Slam match win. With this, he has now officially moved past Nicola Pietrangeli for the most Grand Slam singles match wins by an Italian man in tennis history. Up next, Sinner will face unseeded American Jenson Brooksby, who defeated Ignacio Buse of Peru 6-2, 6-2, 6-3, as he continues his quest to retain the grass-court crown. See the best photos from the Sinner vs Borges tennis match here.
Novak Djokovic Vs Stefanos Tsitsipas Match Gallery, Wimbledon 2026: A vintage Djokovic thrashed Tsitsipas 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 on Centre Court to storm into the 3rd round. The 39-year-old Serbian secured his 104th match win at the All England Club, now within one win of Roger Federer's historic record. Despite being billed as a heavyweight 2nd-round clash, the 7th seed turned the contest into a one-man show by winning 88 per cent of his first-serve points and committing only seven unforced errors. Tsitsipas, whose grass court struggles continue as his world ranking slides to 87th, failed to convert any of his five break points. The evening added extra flair with golf legend Rory McIlroy watching from the Royal Box, prompting a playful post-match exchange where Djokovic joked about playing tennis for McIlroy's Masters Green Jacket. Next up, the 7-time champion, in his pursuit of a historic 25th Grand Slam title, faces French 25th seed Arthur Rinderknech, who defeated Martin Damm.
Alex de Minaur Vs Roman Burruchaga Match Photo, Wimbledon 2026: Alex de Minaur eased past Roman Andres Burruchaga 7-6 (5), 6-1, 6-0 in the first round. The Aussie shook off a sluggish start, falling behind 0-3 early as the Argentinian, the son of 1986 FIFA World Cup hero Jorge Burruchaga, showed little nerve on his debut. De Minaur quickly regrouped, clawing back to claim a taxing hour-long opening set in a tiebreak before steamrolling the grass-court novice. 'The Demon' showcased his trademark explosive speed and net play, winning 25 of 30 net points while capturing 12 of the final 13 games to finish with a bagel. It proved a bittersweet day for the 5th seed, however, as fiancée Katie Boulter suffered a shocking straight-sets exit just hours earlier. Into the second round at SW19 for the fifth consecutive year, De Minaur next meets Adrian Mannarino, who defeated fellow Frenchman Titouan Droguet 6-2, 6-4, 6-1. See the best photos from the de Minaur vs Burruchaga tennis match here:
Otto Virtanen Vs Ben Shelton Match Gallery, Wimbledon 2026: In a massive opening-round shocker, Finnish qualifier Otto Virtanen eliminated fourth seed Ben Shelton. The World No. 137 pushed past the top-ranked American 6-4, 3-6, 6-7 (8), 6-2, 7-6 (9) in a gruelling battle lasting nearly four and a half hours. The No. 2 Court loss ended Shelton's perfect 4-0 career record in five-set matches at the All England Club. Despite blasting 19 aces and 68 winners, the 2025 quarter-finalist wasted a match point at 9-8 in the ultimate tiebreaker before Virtanen roared back. Virtanen, 25, became the first Finnish man in the Open Era to defeat a top-five Grand Slam seed. What's next for the relentless underdog is a second-round clash with British wildcard Arthur Fery, who beat higher-ranked Damir Dzumhur 3-6, 6-2, 6-2, 6-1. Meanwhile, a devastated Shelton will try to regroup on the hard courts ahead of the US Open in August. See the best photos from the Virtanen vs Shelton tennis match here:
Matteo Berrettini Vs Stan Wawrinka Match Gallery, Wimbledon 2026: In a breathtaking first-round epic on Court One, Matteo Berrettini defeated Stan Wawrinka 6-7(7), 7-6(16), 7-6(7), 7-6(5) in 4 hours and 20 minutes. Showcasing elite grass-court tennis, both barely yielded their serves, resulting in just two breaks of serve across the entire match. The most extraordinary moment of the match occurred in the second-set tiebreak, a monumental 34-pointer in which the Italian saved six set points to win 18-16. This emotional battle marked the final Wimbledon appearance for the 41-year-old Wawrinka. Berrettini and Wawrinka shared a hug at the net as the former World No. 3 fought back tears. The Swiss legend received a standing ovation from the crowd as he bid farewell to the tournament before his planned retirement at the end of the season. Next, Berrettini faces Arthur Fils, who beat Raphael Collignon 7-6, 6-1, 6-3. See the best photos from the Berrettini vs Wawrinka tennis match here:
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