Wimbledon 2026: Djokovic battles through, Sabalenka and Gauff advance, Sinner taken to five sets on day one – as it happens

Jannik Sinner wins in five and Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva also move on, but Casper Ruud and Andrey Rubelv loseJodar* 2-1 Gill (* denotes server): The Spaniard is playing his first pro-level game on grass but it does not really look like it. A few more good serves and then a final smash down the centre seals his hold.Jodar 1-1 Gill* (* denotes server): Gill speeds to a 40-0 lead with some big serves and a powerful forehand down the line. Jodar gets back into it to make it 40-15 but the Spaniard’s wild return at game point is well out and Gill gets on the board. Continue reading...

Wimbledon 2026: Djokovic battles through, Sabalenka and Gauff advance, Sinner taken to five sets on day one – as it happens

Jannik Sinner wins in five and Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Mirra Andreeva also move on, but Casper Ruud and Andrey Rubelv lose

Jodar* 2-1 Gill (* denotes server): The Spaniard is playing his first pro-level game on grass but it does not really look like it. A few more good serves and then a final smash down the centre seals his hold.

Jodar 1-1 Gill* (* denotes server): Gill speeds to a 40-0 lead with some big serves and a powerful forehand down the line. Jodar gets back into it to make it 40-15 but the Spaniard’s wild return at game point is well out and Gill gets on the board.

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