The opening days of Wimbledon 2025 have delivered a mix of resilience, dominance, and significant upsets.
Seven-time champion Novak Djokovic battled through physical issues to reach the second round, while top seed Jannik Sinner cruised in his opener.
However, third seed Alexander Zverev was stunned by Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech, adding to the early exits of seeded players.
Djokovic, aiming for a record 25th major title, overcame a stomach bug during his 6-1 6-7 (7-9) 6-2 6-2 victory over Alexandre Muller on Centre Court.
After a medical timeout, he recovered his form to secure the win and will next face Britain’s Dan Evans.
In contrast, world number one Sinner, playing his first Grand Slam since his French Open final loss, dominated fellow Italian Luca Nardi with a commanding 6-4 6-3 6-0 win. He advances to face Australian Aleksandar Vukic.
The biggest upset in the men’s draw saw Alexander Zverev fall to Arthur Rinderknech in a five-set thriller.
Zverev’s defeat marks another high-profile exit, following similar fates for Holger Rune, Daniil Medvedev, and Lorenzo Musetti.
