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Sinner Advances in Five Sets at 2026 Wimbledon After Opening Round
The 2026 Wimbledon Championships completed the first round on Monday. Jannik Sinner defeated Miomir Kecmanovic while Aryna Sabalenka progressed and Ben Shelton suffered an upset loss.
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The 2026 Wimbledon Championships finished the opening round with several top players moving forward and multiple early exits. Jannik Sinner defeated Miomir Kecmanovic in five sets on Monday after facing a potential injury concern during the match. Aryna Sabalenka advanced past her first-round opponent without extended difficulty.
Ben Shelton lost in five sets to Otto Virtanen. Shelton had also exited the 2026 French Open in the second round. Elina Svitolina fell to Daria Snigur in straight sets. Serena Williams lost in the first round to Maya Joint.
Attention now shifts to the second round. Jannik Sinner will face Nuno Borges. Daniil Medvedev meets Daniel Merida. Novak Djokovic plays Stefanos Tsitsipas. Alexander Zverev takes on Valentin Royer. Aryna Sabalenka's next opponent is McCartney Kessler.
Iga Swiatek faces Karolina Pliskova. Elena Rybakina meets Caty McNally. The complete gentlemen's and ladies' singles draws have been published.
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