Wimbledon 2024 kicked off with a series of compelling matches and unexpected developments. Jannik Sinner, the newly crowned world No. 1, successfully navigated his first-round match against Yannick Hanfmann, winning 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Despite some early inconsistency and a brief scare when he slipped and fell, Sinner’s performance set the stage for an intriguing second-round clash with compatriot Matteo Berrettini, the 2021 finalist.The tournament, however, was not without its upsets. Aryna Sabalenka, the world’s third-ranked player and a favorite for the title, was forced to withdraw due to a persistent shoulder injury. This unexpected development has significantly altered the women’s draw, potentially opening up opportunities for other contenders.Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz began his title defense with a solid win over Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal, 7-6(3), 7-5, 6-2. Meanwhile, Coco Gauff, the second seed and reigning US Open champion, made a strong start with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory over Caroline Dolehide.In a notable upset, British qualifier Sonay Kartal stunned 29th seed Sorana Cirstea, coming from behind to win 3-6, 6-2, 6-0. This victory marks a significant milestone for Kartal, who had never previously advanced beyond the first round at Wimbledon.As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Sinner’s performance as the new world No. 1, Alcaraz’s title defense, and the potential for more surprises in both the men’s and women’s draws.
Key points
- Jannik Sinner, now world No.
- Aryna Sabalenka, world No.
- Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and second seed Coco Gauff both had successful starts to their Wimbledon campaigns.
- British qualifier Sonay Kartal upset 29th seed Sorana Cirstea in a surprising first-round victory.
1, advanced to Wimbledon’s second round after a challenging four-set match.
3, withdrew from the tournament due to a shoulder injury.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reporting of Sinner’s match score.
While most sources agree on 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, one source reported 6-3, 6-4, 6-3, omitting the lost set.
