Thrilling Wins and Shocking Exits: Day One at Wimbledon
Wimbledon began with exciting matches as Carlos Alcaraz battled past Fabio Fognini. Madison Keys and Nicolas Jarry secured comeback wins, while shocks included Benjamin Bonzi defeating Daniil Medvedev. Other standouts were Aryna Sabalenka overcoming a challenge and Ons Jabeur's retirement due to injury.
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Day one of the Wimbledon tennis championships set the stage with thrilling matches and unexpected turns. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz faced a formidable challenge from Italy's Fabio Fognini, but ultimately triumphed with a 7-5 6-7(5) 7-5 2-6 6-1 victory.
American Madison Keys also showcased resilience, rallying from a set down to defeat Romania's Elena-Gabriela Ruse in a closely fought 6-7(4) 7-5 7-5 match. Meanwhile, Chile's Nicolas Jarry stunned eighth seed Holger Rune with a dramatic comeback win.
In other notable matches, Benjamin Bonzi secured a major upset over last year's semi-finalist Daniil Medvedev. Aryna Sabalenka, faced with fierce competition in the second set, managed an assertive victory against Carson Branstine, while Ons Jabeur withdrew due to injury concerns.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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