Sinner Vs Kecmanovic Highlights, Wimbledon: Italian Survives 1st Round Scare To Win In Five Sets On Centre Court

• Wimbledon (2024) - Third round: Sinner 6-1 6-4 6-2

• Cincinnati Masters (2022) - Round of 32: Sinner 7-5 3-1 ret.

• Adelaide (2021) - Quarter-final: Sinner 7-6(10) 6-4

• Next Gen ATP Finals (2019) - Semi-final: Sinner 2-4 4-1 4-2 4-2

Top tennis players at Wimbledon have decided to end their protest over prize money and will no longer be limiting their media appearances during the first week of the Grand Slam tournament.

Sinner and Kecmanovic have stepped out on to court as the action will get underway between the two players. The Italian will want to start on a positive note after the failings at Roland Garros.

Sinner to serve first against Kecmanovic on Centre Court as we see visuals of footballer David Beckham with his mother as they pose for photos.

Miomir Kecmanovic and Jannik Sinner are having a decent battle in the opening first set with both players tied at 2-2 apiece. The Serbian is looking very comfortable on serve and gets the hold when Sinner's return lands long.

Jannik Sinner is yet to produce his quality tennis but these are early stages and it's going to be a long two weeks so probably the Italian is just bidding his time and building into the tournament.

Serbian breaks Sinner in the first set and it's advantage Kecmanovic at Centre Court. Too many mistakes from the Italian and it seems he has completely lost his rhythm somewhat. Kecmanovic will serve for the set. Sinner led 40-0 but lost five points in a row to hand over the game.

First set goes to Miomir Kecmanovic! The Serbian takes the set at the first time of asking after winning his ninth successive point. Sinner looks dazed as he looks towards his camp.

Sinner 4-6 Kecmanovic

The Italian races to two love lead in the 2nd set as he looks to fightback after being stunned in the first set. Four winners and just the one unforced error allows Sinner to take charge of set two.

Miomir Kecmanovic stays composed and secures the hold. Jannik Sinner struggles to get a solid grip on a strong serve, which goes well past the baseline. The Italian is leading 4-2 in the second set.

Sinner is one game away from sealing second set and making it 1-1 in this first round match. The Italian has found his groove again and has wasted no time to go 5-3 up and serving up for the set.

Italian is back and how! Despite two double faults, Sinner kicks on for a 40-15 lead and wraps up the set with an ace.

Sinner 4-6 6-3 Kecmanovic

The Italian emerges with great confidence and a positive attitude. Sinner quickly establishes a 40-0 advantage and, feeling in command of the game, tries a rather bold drop shot. Unfortunately, it falls short and doesn't succeed. However, Sinner secures the hold on his next attempt.

This is going down to the wire. Jannik Sinner fires a serve winner and get two sights at break point.

The Serb was so close to breaking Sinner but the latter delivers a good serve as Kecmanovic could not get an elevation to it and ends up giving away the game.

Sinner 4-6 6-3 4-4 Kecmanovic

Trailing 15-0, Jannik Sinner takes a bold swing at a forehand return from the baseline, but his timing is slightly off, causing the ball to veer wide. Miomir Kecmanovic keeps the pressure on at 40-0, and Sinner then sends a shot into the net, conceding the game without winning a point. Now, Sinner will serve to try and remain in the set.

Sinner 4-6 6-3 4-5 Kecmanovic

We are going in for a tie-break in the third set! Jannik Sinner struggles to handle the pressure. He swings too aggressively with a forehand, resulting in a deuce, and then fails to position himself properly for his next return from the baseline, ultimately conceding the advantage. Kecmanovic releases a powerful shout as he secures the hold. That was a significant moment for the Serbian.

Sinner 4-6 6-3 5-6 Kecmanovic

Wow! Serbian is leading 5-4 in a tie-break in the third set. Miomir Kecmanovic puts Jannik Sinner in a tough spot. As Sinner emerged from the corner and moved along the baseline, Kecmanovic skillfully redirected the ball back towards him. What a display of beautiful tennis. Sinner tries to hit down the line once more, but it goes out. He’s struggling to make those shots work in this tie-break.

Sinner 4-6 6-3 6-6 (4-5) Kecmanovic

Wow! The crowd at Centre Court is on their feet. Both Jannik Sinner and Miomir Kecmanovic deserve a round of applause after that incredible exchange. Sinner is darting from one side of the baseline to the other, desperately attempting to return the shots, and somehow he manages to get three back while barely staying on his feet. It all culminates in a volley winner from Kecmanovic at the net. What a point! A stunning winner down the line puts the Serb back in the lead and gives him set point.

Sinner 4-6 6-3 6-6 (6-7) Kecmanovic

The two finally engage in a rally, and it's Miomir Kecmanovic who maintains his composure as Jannik Sinner sends the ball long. The Serbian bags the third set and is one set away from claiming a famous win.

Sinner 4-6 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 0-0 Kecmanovic

Despite blood oozing from Jannik Sinner's shoe, he manages to secure a relatively easy hold to love. Can Sinner now put some pressure on Miomir Kecmanovic's serve?

Sinner 4-6 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 2-1 Kecmanovic

It seems that Miomir Kecmanovic is on the verge of losing this set, but not before going down with a fight. The Serbian player struggles to reach deuce. However he hits the net, giving Jannik Sinner a break point, and the Italian capitalizes on it. We're heading to a deciding set.

Sinner 4-6 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 6-2 0-0 Kecmanovic

Fifth and deciding set underway at Centre Court. Miomir Kecmanovic remained seated during the long break between sets, appearing thoughtful as he gazed out at the court. The Serb secures the hold to 15. We're tied 1-1.

Sinner 4-6 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 6-2 1-1 Kecmanovic

Jannik Sinner serves confidently, holding his game without dropping a point. This must be somewhat disheartening for Miomir Kecmanovic, especially after he had to fight hard to secure his own service game.

Sinner 4-6 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 6-2 2-2 Kecmanovic

Sinners serving to win the match. He leads 5-3 in the fifth set and can close out a famous win.

Jannik Sinner wears down Miomir Kecmanovic with powerful shots directed at the baseline, ultimately overwhelming the Serbian player, who sends the ball long. The Italian's title defence is on as he wins 4-6 6-3 6-7 (6-8) 6-2 6-3 against the defiant Serbian on Centre Court.