Thrills and Upsets Mark Opening Day of Wimbledon
The first day of Wimbledon was marked by surprise victories and retirements. Nicolas Jarry shocked eighth seed Holger Rune in a marathon comeback, while Stefanos Tsitsipas retired due to injury. Aryna Sabalenka overcame a second-set scare, and former finalist Ons Jabeur retired mid-match, trailing against Viktoriya Tomova. Sweltering heat added to the day's challenges.
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The opening day of the Wimbledon Championships unfolded with unexpected twists and high drama. Chile's Nicolas Jarry pulled off a sensational comeback to defeat Danish eighth seed Holger Rune in a five-set marathon, despite losing the first two sets. Jarry's 31 aces paved the way for his stunning victory.
Notably, former world number three Stefanos Tsitsipas retired from his match due to a back issue after losing the initial two sets to France's Valentin Royer. Additionally, Benjamin Bonzi stunned last year's semi-finalist Daniil Medvedev with a hard-fought victory.
Meanwhile, the reigning world number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame nerves after a close second set to defeat Carson Branstine. Under sunny skies and soaring temperatures, Wimbledon 2023's first day showcased both the excitement and unpredictability that make the tournament a fan favorite.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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