🎾 Wimbledon 2025 Day 2: Upsets, Comebacks, and a Strong British Showing

🏆 Djokovic Battles Stomach Issues, Advances in Four Sets

Six-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic overcame physical discomfort during his first-round match against France’s Alexandre Muller. Despite needing medical attention for a stomach issue, Djokovic prevailed in four sets, 6-1, 6-7(7), 6-2, 6-2, extending his perfect 20-0 record in Wimbledon first rounds

🔥 Fritz Pulls Off Epic Five-Set Comeback

American Taylor Fritz delivered one of the day’s most thrilling victories, coming back from two sets down to defeat France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard: 6-7(6), 6-7(8), 6-4, 7-6(6), 6-4.The match, which stretched over two days due to curfew rules, featured a record-breaking 153 mph serve from Mpetshi Perricard

🚨 Major Seeds Crash Out

The men’s draw saw several top seeds fall early.No. 3 seed Alexander Zverev was stunned by Arthur Rinderknech in five sets: 6-7(3), 7-6(10), 3-6, 7-6(7), 6-4.Holger Rune and Daniil Medvedev also exited the tournament in early-round surprises.

British Players Shine on Home Soil

It was a strong day for British players.Jack Draper advanced after Sebastian Baez retired with an injury.Rising star Jack Pinnington Jones stunned Tomas Martin Etcheverry in straight sets to win his Wimbledon debut.Veteran Dan Evans also progressed with a convincing performance

🌡️ Extreme Heat Forces Pause in Action

With temperatures soaring to 32.3°C (90°F), play was briefly suspended on outside courts due to heat safety protocols.The scorching conditions sparked concern among players, coaches, and fans alike

Wimbledon Day 2 offered a dramatic mix of grit, resilience, and surprise, as title contenders held firm, top seeds fell, and the home crowd celebrated a promising British surge—all under the searing summer sun