🎾 Day 1 Highlights – Wimbledon 2025

✅ Carlos Alcaraz Survives Tough Opening Test

Defending champion and No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz faced a stern challenge in his opening match against veteran Italian Fabio Fognini. After nearly four and a half hours of play, Alcaraz emerged victorious with a scoreline of 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1. The match was briefly interrupted when a spectator suffered from heatstroke, during which Alcaraz displayed great empathy by approaching the fan with concern.

❌ Shocking Exits for Medvedev, Tsitsipas, and Rune

The first day also saw the unexpected elimination of several top contenders:

• Daniil Medvedev (9th seed): Lost to France’s Benjamin Bonzi in four sets: 7-6(2), 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-2. Medvedev showed visible frustration at the end, smashing his racket against the chair and his bag.

• Stefanos Tsitsipas (24th seed): Retired from his match against Frenchman Valentin Royer due to back issues while trailing 6-3, 6-2.

• Holger Rune (8th seed): Despite winning the first two sets, Rune was upset by Chilean Nicolás Jarry, who staged an impressive comeback to win 4-6, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4.

🔍 Analysis and Outlook

The early exits of Medvedev, Tsitsipas, and Rune have opened up the bottom half of the draw, potentially easing Alcaraz’s path to the final rounds. However, his grueling debut match suggests he’ll need to sustain a high level of play to successfully defend his title.

Additionally, the tournament’s full adoption of electronic line-calling—replacing human line judges—marked a major shift, drawing mixed reactions from players and fans alike.

📌 Other Notable Results

• Cameron Norrie: The Brit advanced to the second round after defeating Roberto Bautista Agut in four sets.

• Felix Auger-Aliassime (25th seed): Outlasted Australia’s James Duckworth in a five-set battle.

• Adrian Mannarino (18th seed): Defeated Australian Christopher O'Connell in straight sets.

The opening day of Wimbledon 2025 made it clear: this year’s tournament will be packed with drama and surprises. With major names already out and others under pressure from the start, the race for the championship promises to be thrilling and fiercely contested.