Dramatic Upsets and Withdrawals Mark Opening Day at Wimbledon

The opening day of the Wimbledon Championships 2025 was filled with drama and intense competition. Stefanos Tsitsipas, a former world number three, was forced to retire from his match against France's Valentin Royer due to a back injury after losing two sets. This marked a disappointing start for Tsitsipas in the tournament.

Meanwhile, the biggest surprise came from France's Benjamin Bonzi, who pulled off a major upset by defeating last year's semi-finalist and ninth seed Daniil Medvedev. The match, played in scorching conditions on Court Two, saw Bonzi clinch victory in four sets, securing the most significant win of his career.

On the women's side, Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one, faced a challenging second set against Canadian Carson Branstine but managed to recover and win the match in straight sets. The tournament, unfolding under sunny skies, also witnessed the early exits and victories of various top seeds, setting an exciting tone for the days ahead.

(With inputs from agencies.)