Day two of Wimbledon 2025 has arrived, as Jack Draper built on the stark success of British players from Monday with an easy opening win – though Heather Watson and Jodie Burrage have become early casualties for the home prospects.
A record seven Britons advanced on Monday, including Emma Raducanu, but Watson was ousted in three sets on Tuesday, as Denmark's Clara Tauson progressed at her expense, while Burrage fell in straight-sets to Caty McNally. There were more dramatic exits in the women’s draw, however, when third seed Jessica Pegula and fifth seed Zheng Qinwen were eliminated.
In the men’s draw British No 1 Draper eased past Sebastian Baez with the Argentine retiring hurt in the third having lost the opening two sets. Elsewhere, No 3 seed Alexander Zverev suffered a shock defeat to France’s Arthur Rinderknech but top seed Jannik Sinner swept past Italian Luca Nardi. Among those also hoping for safe passage to round two are seven-time champion Novak Djokovic who goes up against Alexandre Muller in the evening session.
Defending women’s champion Barbora Krejcikova overcame an injury scare to reach Wimbledon and battled from behind on Tuesday to beat Alexandra Eala, the first player from the Philippines to play in the main singles draw here. Also, French Open winner Coco Gauff lost to Dayana Yastremska in the final match on Court One.
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Wimbledon day 2 live
- Wimbledon continues with more top players getting their campaigns underway
- Second seed Coco Gauff, third seed Jessica Pegula and fifth seed Qinwen Zheng all stunned in first round
- Jack Draper through to second round as Sebastian Baez retires with Novak Djokovic in action
- Heather Watson one of five Brits beaten on day two as temperatures hit 32C
- World No 1 Jannik Sinner wins in straight sets but Alexander Zverev suffers shock defeat
Novak Djokovic praises ‘miracle pills’ for easing ‘absolute worst’ feeling during Wimbledon win
23:20
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Mike Jones
Novak Djokovic admitted to feeling his ‘absolute worst’ on court until the doctor’s ‘miracle pills’ restored eased a stomach issue and helped him fight past Alexandre Muller in four sets.
The first round clash was delicately poised at one set each when Djokovic asked for the doctor following the third game of the third set.
Muller had just taken a 2-1 lead with the set on serve when Djokovic explained an issue he was having in his stomach. The Serb attempted to stretch out his stomach muscles and ease some slight swelling when he was given the tablets by the medical professional.
Can Djokovic win Wimbledon this year?
22:57
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Mike Jones
“I think I served very well today, that’s one of the things I’ve been working on. Grass is the fastest surface we have in the sport so when you get a lot of points on the first serve it makes your life easier.
“I think first, third and fourth sets that was the case and I put pressure on his service games. Overall a lot of positives to take from today and into the next round.
“I wouldn’t be here if I didn’t think I had a chance [to win the tournament]. I think I always have a chance and have earned my right to feel that I can go all the way to the title.
“I’ve had arguably the most consistent success in any grand slam here at Wimbledon in the last decade. The last editions I’ve played six finals.
“I’ve always enjoyed myself playing on this court, except when I’ve played Alcaraz the last couple of years, apart from that it was great.
“It is just the beginning of the tournament. There are many fantastic players in the draw. I look forward it, I always felt grass is the surface where I play my best tennis so why not do it again?”
'The energy kicked back after miracle pills'
22:52
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Mike Jones
Djokovic revealed he has been struggling with a stomach issue and needed some of the doctor’s ‘miracle pills’ to ease the pain and restore some energy.
He said: "I struggled with that but the energy kicked back after some doctor’s miracle pills and I managed to finish the match on a good note.
“I honestly wasn’t thinking about that [retiring from the match] or taking that as an option. I knew that something is off with the stomach so hopefully when that comes down the energy will come back - that’s what happened.
“Credit to Alex [Muller} for playing some really good tennis. He fought in the second set and deserves a round of applause for the battle.”
More from Djokovic:
22:48
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Mike Jones
"It’s great to be back in Wimbledon and obviously I have to say that first and acknowledge the sacredness of this court.
“This tournament has always meant a lot to me and to many other players, it’s a childhood dream so I never take stepping out on this court for granted.
"I enjoyed myself, obviously a bit less in the second set but I went from feeling my absolute best for a set and a half to my absolute worst for about 45 minutes, whether it was a stomach bug, I don’t know what it is.”
Novak Djokovic reacts to Centre Court win:
22:45
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Mike Jones
"It's great to finish tonight especially before the curfew, I want to thank everyone for staying this late, thank you for the support.
“It was an amazing atmosphere especially after the roof was closed, it was very loud. Thanks for spending a Tuesday evening with us, hopefully you enjoyed it.”
Novak Djokovic beats Alexandre Muller
22:43
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Mike Jones
Novak Djokovic beats Alexandre Muller
22:31
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Mike Jones
Alexandre Muller 1-6 7-6 (9-7) 2-6 2-6 Novak Djokovic
It was hard work but Novak Djokovic gets the job done. A final service game to love sends him through to the second round.
Djokovic has now won 40 of his last 42 matches at Wimbledon.
Dan Evans will now face Djokovic in the next round. What a fixture for the Brit.
Djokovic on the brink!
22:27
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Mike Jones
Alexandre Muller 1-6 7-6 (9-7) 2-6 2-5 Novak Djokovic*
Muller has to hold here. It’s now at that time where any mistake will be costly.
A rally of slices ends with the Frenchman pinging a forehand into the net and sending Djokovic ahead.
The Serb doubles his lead after an error at the net from Muller as he sends a cross court volley into the tape.
Muller scores a point but pushes a backhand too long and gives the game to Djokovic. He breaks for a second time in the set.
Djokovic closing in on fourth set
22:23
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Mike Jones
*Alexandre Muller 1-6 7-6 (9-7) 2-6 2-4 Novak Djokovic
Wimbledon has a curfew of 11pm which is usually strictly enforced.
Djokovic has control of the set and needs three more games to win the match.
He’s quickly up to 30-0 in this service game but gifts a point to Muller by pushing a backhand well wide of court.
Muller then fires a backhand into the net and Djokovic holds serve.
Muller holds but Djokovic a break up
22:19
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Mike Jones
Alexandre Muller 1-6 7-6 (9-7) 2-6 2-3 Novak Djokovic*
Djokovic has another break point but an aggressive rally from Muller means he can’t take it and the game goes to deuce.
With Muller at advantage, Djokovic blazes a brilliant backhand down the line to keep the game alive.
Boy, he wants a second break.
He won’t get one! A forehand goes wide and Muller holds.
22:16
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Mike Jones
*Alexandre Muller 1-6 7-6 (9-7) 2-6 1-3 Novak Djokovic
Pressure for Djokovic who gives up a break point to Muller.
The Frenchman doesn’t even get the chance to win it as an ace down the centre line is flung down by the Serb.
He has to battle again at deuce but dusts off the cobwebs to secure his hold.
That’s all he needs to do now. Hold serve and he’ll win this match.
Djokovic breaks!
22:06
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Mike Jones
Alexandre Muller 1-6 7-6 (9-7) 2-6 1-2 Novak Djokovic*
That could prove vital. Novak Djokovic has to fight his way through deuce three or four times with Muller desperately clinging on to try and hold serve.
A forceful backhand from the Serb forces Muller into the net and Djokovic breaks in the fourth set.
Holds of serve to start
21:59
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Mike Jones
*Alexandre Muller 1-6 7-6 (9-7) 2-6 1-1 Novak Djokovic
Both men hold their own serve to start the fourth set. Muller, who’s had an issues with his own right leg, seems to have recovered from that for the time being.
Things were nervous for Djokovic at 0-30 on his own serve but he rattles off a couple of points to draw level.
Muller fights his way to deuce but Djokovic clings on and manages to get his hold.
Djokovic struggling but wins third set
21:51
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Mike Jones
By the looks of things Novak Djokovic has a chest issue of some kind.
He’s been working on his breathing and stretching out his chest after chatting to the doctor.
The Serb now leads 2-1 and has until 11pm to get the match won or else he’ll be coming back tomorrow to finish.
Third set goes to Djokovic
21:47
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Mike Jones
*Alexandre Muller 1-6 7-6 (9-7) 2-6 Novak Djokovic
Things don’t look good for Muller. Or rather they look a lot better for Djokovic.
He’s back to playing somewhat near his best level with the power of the shots increasing again.
Muller is making the errors now and three strokes all land past the baseline before Djokovic takes the game and the set!
Djokovic breaks again!
21:43
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Mike Jones
Alexandre Muller 1-6 7-6 (9-7) 2-5 Novak Djokovic*
Is the door ajar for Djokovic? A couple of slight positional errors from Muller brings the game to 30-30 and provides hope of another break.
A double fault from the Frenchman hands Djokovic a break point and the crowd starts to clap their encouragement.
Muller serves down the centre but Djokovic’s return lands in the net.
Deuce.
The Serb gets to advantage first and peppers the Muller backhand. He gets the best bounce and blazes a backhand down the line to break again!
Djokovic secures the break
21:39
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Mike Jones
*Alexandre Muller 1-6 7-6 (9-7) 2-4 Novak Djokovic
A wayward backhand from Djokovic can’t dampen a strong service game in which the seven-time Wimbledon champion secures his break of serve.
Two aces put him into the lead before a forehand from Muller lands in the net.
A shout of ‘come on Novak’ from the crowd seems to boost him and he aces for a third time to hold serve and make sure his previous break of serve keeps him in control of the third set.
Muller calls for physio
21:36
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Mike Jones
Alexandre Muller 1-6 7-6 (9-7) 2-3 Novak Djokovic*
Muller calls for a medical timeout now too which is music to the ears of Djokovic who gets more time to recover from his own ailments.
He’s breathing deeply but looks a bit more comfortable. Muller is getting his right leg massaged.
This looks like a bit of fatigue.
Djokovic breaks serve!
21:33
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Mike Jones
Alexandre Muller 1-6 7-6 (9-7) 2-3 Novak Djokovic*
Oh my. So many times Djokovic has been controlling a rally before messing up a final shot and handing it back to his opponent.
A mistake at 15-30 lets Muller back into the game and the Frenchman takes the next point to edge ahead.
Djokovic clings on and keeps the ball in play waiting for the error which comes. Muller goes long and the game goes to deuce.
The Serb then moves to advantage to set up a break point but Muller attacks with the forehand and takes the game back to deuce with a drop shot volley from the net.
Djokovic sets up a break point with a solid backhand before Muller double faults to gift a break to Djokovic!
Coco Gauff crashes out of Wimbledon 2025 on day of first round shocks
21:25
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Kieran Jackson
Coco Gauff is out of Wimbledon after a shock first-round defeat to inspired Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska.
In a match originally scheduled for Centre Court but moved to under the roof on Court 1, Yastremska played the match of her life and eliminated the French Open champion and world No 2 via a 7-6, 6-1 scoreline.
Gauff looked aghast throughout the match, looking at her player box in disbelief, as the world No 42 hit winner after winner in a stunning performance across 78 minutes.
Djokovic plays on and holds
21:24
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Mike Jones
*Alexandre Muller 1-6 7-6 (9-7) 2-2 Novak Djokovic
Even win he is injured Djokovic has a tendancy to finish his matches.
He plays on here after speaking to the doctor and comes out swinging.
The first two points of his service game go his way before he stretches for a low forehand and flicks it into the net.
A strong serve out wide sends him 40-15 ahead and Muller’s failed return of serve earns him a hold.
Djokovic calls for doctor
21:20
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Mike Jones
Alexandre Muller 1-6 7-6 (9-7) 2-1 Novak Djokovic*
Novak Djokovic has called for the doctor after the third game of the third set.
All three games have been holds of serve but clearly there is an issued with Djokovic who isn’t moving as freely as he has been.
There’s a break in play while he gets assessed by the doctor and physio.
A final word from Yastremska
21:17
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Mike Jones
The victorious Dayana Yastremska admitted it is ‘a pleasure’ to be at Wimbledon and that her season has been a good one despite some indifferent preparation to the grass court season.
She said: “My team, they always trust in me. I have my coach, my mother, my agent, my friends. I had great support today.
“My preparation before the grass season wasn’t good. I got sick at Roland Garros and more than one week I didn’t play.
“Then two days I trained on grass and straight away went to the finals in Nottingham. So it was pretty unexpected but I think it was a great season for me with some great matches.
“I’m enjoying being on the court and I love playing on grass. I feel like this year we are kind of friends so I hope the road will continue for me here.
“It’s a pleasure being here.”
'These courts are made for great players'
21:12
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Mike Jones
More from Yastremska who explained what it is like to face off against Coco Gauff.
She added: “Playing against Coco is something special. I’ve played her three times, now four, but it’s 3-1 to her.
“She’s a great player and a great person. We have a good relationship and I enjoyed it a lot.
“These courts are made for the greatest players so I’m very grateful to be on this court. Thank you so much for the support.”
'I was really on fire'
21:09
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Mike Jones
Dayana Yastremska spoke about her victory on court after the match and said: “First I want to say that this court brings me a lot of memories because I played here at juniors finals.
“It gave me a lot of emotions. I think it was a great match today, I was really on fire.
Yastremska wins in straight sets, Gauff knocked out
21:04
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Mike Jones
Dayana Yastremska 7-6 (7-3) 6-1 Coco Gauff
Destructive.
Yastremska launches at a second serve and bullies a backhand return into the corner to edge 15-30 ahead.
Gauff then miscues a backhand of her own and offers up a match point.
Yastremska wins! She returns Gauff’s serve with a forehand that lands right on the baseline.
Gauff tries to flick the half-volley back but doesn’t have the power.
The French Open champion has been knocked out of Wimbledon in the opening round.
It took just one hour and 18 minutes. Wow.
Gauff on the brink of early exit
20:59
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Mike Jones
Dayana Yastremska 7-6 (7-3) 5-1 Coco Gauff*
A lovely return from Gauff lands on the baseline and Yastremska can’t scoop back a return stroke.
Gauff then goes long trying a similar shot and the pair trade points in the game.
At 15-15, Gauff finds the net with a forehand return of serve before Yastremska wins another point with an incredible cross court flick after sprinting up to meet a drop shot.
The Ukranian is on fire.
An overhead smash brings Gauff another point but Yastremska serves it out for a hold!
Gauff on brink of exit
20:58
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Kieran Jackson
*Dayana Yastremska 7-6 (7-3) 4-1 Coco Gauff
The world No 2 is down a double break in the second set and is aghast at every turn, looking at her player box in disbelief!
Gauff is broken again!
20:56
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Mike Jones
*Dayana Yastremska 7-6 (7-3) 4-1 Coco Gauff
Things are dire for Gauff at the minute.
Her serve has abandoned her and she’s been narrowly missing out on getting the ball over the net.
The world No 2 is now down a double break in the second set and is staring at an early exit.
Can she comeback from here?
Muller wins second set!
20:54
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Mike Jones
Alexandre Muller 1-6 7-6 (9-7) Novak Djokovic
This is fantastic stuff. Alexandre Muller saved six set points during that set and turned around the tie break in order to steal the second set away from Novak Djokovic.
The Centre Court roof is being closed now and Djokovic has walked off court in disbelief at how that set ended.
He’s still the favourite to win this match but will have at least two more sets before he gets it done.
Wonderful from Muller and the crowd certainly appreciated that.
Gauff in trouble
20:46
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Mike Jones
*Dayana Yastremska 7-6 (7-3) 1-0 Coco Gauff
A passionate fightback in the first set doesn’t end in Coco Gauff’s favour as she loses it in a tie break to Ukranian Dayan Yastremska.
The French Open champion now has a lot of work to do to get back into this match and she isn’t playing her best tennis.
Yastremska then compounds the worry as she breaks in the very first game of the second set. Is there another upset on the cards?
Second set goes to tie break
20:39
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Mike Jones
Alexandre Muller 1-6 6-6 Novak Djokovic*
Despite his best efforts, Djokovic can’t take one of the many break points he’s set up and the second set is going to be decided by a tie break.
Muller will be very pleased by that and there’s a definite chance he can win this now.
Pinnington Jones goes through!
20:29
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Mike Jones
Talk about unreal.
Great Britain has another player in the second round after Jack Pinnington Jones wins five games in a row in his clash with Tomas Etcheverry to earn his first ever win at Wimbledon.
Pinnington Jones took the match 6-7 (4-7) 3-6 5-7 in straight sets and becomes the 10th British player to reach the second round of the singles events.
Djokovic closes in on second set
20:25
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Mike Jones
*Alexandre Muller 1-6 4-5 Novak Djokovic
Unreal from Djokovic.
The No 6 seed blazes through the next game with three aces and just five strokes for a hold of serve to love.
He’s one game away from winning the second set too.
Muller holds!
20:23
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Mike Jones
Alexandre Muller 1-6 4-4 Novak Djokovic*
It’s a turning of the screw for Novak Djokovic. Even at 38-years-old he knows when to turn it on.
The second set is heading towards its conclusion with Muller already having saved seven break points.
With the crowd chanting his name, Djokovic meets Muller’s serve and gets back the return back only for the Frenchman to force him into the net next up.
A fine hold from Muller brings him level again but Djokovic has that glint in his eye. What is to come I wonder?
Yastremska breaks Gauff
20:12
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Mike Jones
Dayana Yastremska 5-2 Coco Gauff*
Now then. The Urkanian takes a positive stride in this first set against the French Open champion and breaks Gauff’s serve with a sublime backhand.
Yastremska then holds her own serve to really pile the pressure on the American who is now serving to stay in the first set.
Jack Draper wins at Wimbledon to start biggest fortnight of his life – as seeds tumble around him
20:05
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Kieran Jackson
Kieran Jackson at Wimbledon
With the sun setting past teatime on a baking Wimbledon day, and the shade gradually emerging across the court, Britain’s top singles player entered the arena in a primetime slot. Burberry models and social media influencers posed and pouted courtside, eager to show off their prized viewing spot. Only 23 years young, Jack Draper had better get used to this.
Yet as first rounds at Wimbledon go, this was as comfortable as they come. Frankly, Draper could play on this stage for another decade and won’t have an easier match at the All England Club. While world No 4 Alexander Zverev crashed out 200 metres south of the grounds on Centre Court – the 12th men’s seed to be eliminated in the first round here – Draper’s mission against Sebastian Baez on Court 1 was simple: total destruction.
Djokovic holds
20:02
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Mike Jones
*Alexandre Muller 1-6 2-3 Novak Djokovic
A few games come and go with Novak Djokovic still ahead in the set.
No breaks of serve so far so a bit of resistance from Muller which is good to see.
How will the match play out from here?
Pressure on Muller
19:51
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Mike Jones
*Alexandre Muller 1-6 0-1 Novak Djokovic
The Frenchman needs to find a way to throw Djokovic off his game.
He knows this but it’s a thing easier said than done. Muller whips a forehand into the tape and helps Djokovic to deuce.
The Serb then goes to advantage after dinking a half-volley wide of play.
With a break point now to defend, Muller forces a loopy return from Djokovic then smokes a winner past his opponent.
Djokovic won’t let up though.
Djokovic wins opening set
19:42
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Mike Jones
Alexandre Muller 1-6 Novak Djokovic*
That was unexpected!
When the draw was made this match was one of the eye opening ones and a potential banana skin for the 38-year-old Djokovic.
No such issues according to this opening set. The Serb wins it in just over 30 minutes and takes a commanding position in this match.
Gauff getting underway
19:40
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Mike Jones
Coco Gauff will begin her Wimbledon campaign on Court 1 under the roof as she takes on Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska.
This match was due to be played last on Centre Court but has been switched in a smart move by the organisers after the two earlier games went on long.
Novak Djokovic is currently in action on Centre so Gauff, the French Open champion, heads to Court 1.
Alexandre Muller 1-4 Novak Djokovic*
19:33
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Mike Jones
Over on Centre Court, Novak Djokovic is in total control of his opening round clash with Alexandre Muller.
Two breaks of serve already in the first set and the Serbian is on course to win the set and put himself in control of the match.
Draper on the potential route to the final:
19:23
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Mike Jones
“I have to face whoever is in front of me I can’t be thinking about five matches ahead.
“I have to actually win the matches to get there so I focus on each player as they come.
“Everyone who is in this draw is in off their own merit and can play incredible tennis. You have to have respect for every one of these guys because they can all cause an upset and play great tennis.
“I play point-by-point and until I deserve a place in the next round I’m not there yet.”
More from Draper:
19:20
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Mike Jones
“I don’t think about it [the pressure of being British No 1 at Wimbledon] until people mention it every five minutes.
“I just try to focus on the things I can control that’s what I’ve always tried to do. You can’t think about all that stuff, I just have to come out here, give my very best to make sure I do all the right things to hopefully play the best tennis I can.
“I’m really looking forward to the next week or so. It’s going to be great.”
Jack Draper talks first round win
19:16
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Mike Jones
Jack Draper spoke on court following his victory over Sebastian Baez who retired three games into the third set of their first round clash.
Draper siad: “I wanted to play a bit longer in all honesty. I was feeling like I was getting my tennis together a little bit.
“I was serving well, off the ground I could have been a bit cleaner but obviously it’s no way to win like that [Baez retiring] and I wish Sebastian the best of recoveries.”
Baez retires
19:10
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Mike Jones
Jack Draper 6-2 6-2 2-1 Sebastian Baez
The end is here.
Sebastian Baez has called it a day. He stuck in the match until he was broken in the third set and decided not to risk injuring himself any further.
That means Jack Draper is through to the second round at Wimbledon after just an hour and 15 minutes on court.
Draper will now take on Marin Cilic in the next round.
Draper breaks!
19:08
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Mike Jones
*Jack Draper 6-2 6-2 2-1 Sebastian Baez
The end is nigh.
Draper has won all five of the break points he’s earned in this match and now goes ahead in the third set.
Should he hold serve next up he’ll be in complete control.
Draper holds
19:06
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Mike Jones
Jack Draper 6-2 6-2 1-1 Sebastian Baez*
No stress or issue for Draper in his first service game. The result of this match only seems like a matter of time as Baez can’t muster any kind of attack against the serve.
That must be so demoralising for the Argentine.
Good start for Baez
19:03
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Mike Jones
*Jack Draper 6-2 6-2 0-1 Sebastian Baez
In both previous sets Sebastian Baez had lost his opening service games which put him at a disadvantage.
This time he holds serve, to love as well, and gets the third set off to a better start.
Is there a way back for him?
Rinse and repeat
18:58
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Mike Jones
Jack Draper 6-2 6-2 Sebastian Baez*
Draper clinches the second set with another 6-2 victory as Baez struggles once more to get a return of serve over the net.
It feels like a long way back for the Argentine now.
Zverev is out!
18:55
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Mike Jones
Alexander Zverev 6-7 (3-7) 7-6 (10-8) 3-6 6-6 (7-5) 4-6 Arthur Rinderknech
The crucial deciding set goes the way of Arthur Rinderknech who scores the crucial break and holds his own serve to eliminate the men’s No 3 seed.
That’s another big scalp gone in the first round and these championships are opening up for some of the lesser known players.
Draper's serve is too good
18:52
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Mike Jones
Jack Draper 6-2 5-1 Sebastian Baez*
The Brit’s quick and accurate serve is superb today and Baez has had no answer when it’s been on song.
Draper moves ahead in the set again and is within one game of taking a 2-0 lead.
Draper breaks for second time in set
18:48
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Mike Jones
*Jack Draper 6-2 4-1 Sebastian Baez
Draper’s level has just dipped slightly but he’s still more than a match for Baez who defends his own serve on multiple occasions.
The British No 1 gets one chance to break serve from advantage and does so with a blistering cross court forehand!
