Wimbledon 2025 Day One Recap

The opening day of Wimbledon 2025 set the All England Membership alight with a record-breaking 31.4°C heatwave and a flurry of upsets that rocked the lads’s draw.

From Benjamin Bonzi’s gorgeous takedown of ninth seed Daniil Medvedev to Valentin Royer capitalising on Stefanos Tsitsipas’ injury-forced retirement, Day 1 delivered loads of upsets.

Nicolas Jarry pulled off a dramatic five-set upset towards eighth seed Holger Rune, rallying from two units right down to safe his place within the second spherical.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz endured a gruelling five-set battle towards Fabio Fognini, and qualifiers like Kamil Majchrzak and wildcards like Arthur Fery toppled seeds, setting a tone of unpredictability that can possible run into tomorrow’s first-round matches from the highest half of the draw.

Three matches, that includes Taylor Fritz vs. Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, Matteo Arnaldi vs. Botic van de Zandschulp, and Shintaro Mochizuki vs. Giulio Zeppieri, had been suspended on account of fading gentle and can conclude tomorrow.

Full outcomes and recap under.

Day One Wimbledon 2025 Spherical of 128 Outcomes

Winner
Loser
Scoreline

Taylor Fritz (5)
Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard
6-7(6) 6-7(8) 6-4 7-6(6) TBF

Gabriel Diallo
Daniel Altmaier
6-1 6-2 6-4

Matteo Arnaldi / Botic van de Zandschulp
Matteo Arnaldi / Botic van de Zandschulp
6-7(4) 6-6(1-1) TBF

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (26)
Brandon Holt
6-2 6-4 7-5

Arthur Fery (WC)
Alexei Popyrin (20)
6-4 6-1 4-6 6-4

Luciano Darderi
Roman Safiullin
7-6(3) 1-6 6-7(2) 6-3 6-1

Jordan Thompson
Vit Kopriva
3-6 4-6 6-3 7-6(1) 6-1

Benjamin Bonzi
Daniil Medvedev (9)
7-6(2) 3-6 6-6(3) 6-2

Nuno Borges
Francisco Cerundolo (16)
4-6 6-3 7-6(5) 6-0

Billy Harris
Dušan Lajović (LL)
6-3 6-2 6-4

Shintaro Mochizuki (Q) / Giulio Zeppieri (Q)
Shintaro Mochizuki (Q) / Giulio Zeppieri (Q)
2-6 3-6 6-3 7-6(8) 0-0 TBF

Karen Khachanov (17)
Mackenzie McDonald
7-5 6-4 6-4

Kamil Majchrzak
Matteo Berrettini (32)
4-6 6-2 6-4 5-7 6-3

Ethan Quinn
Henry Searle (WC)
4-6 6-2 7-6(11) 6-2

Cristian Garrin (LL)
Chris Rodesch (Q)
7-6(8) 6-4 6-4

Arthur Rinderknech
Alexander Zverev (3)
 

Nicolas Jarry (Q)
Holger Rune (8)
4-6 4-6 7-5 6-3 6-3

Learner Tien
Nishesh Basavareddy
7-6(5) 6-3 6-2

João Fonseca
James Fearnley
6-4 6-1 7-6(5)

Jenson Brooksby
Tallon Griekspoor (31)
6-2 7-5 6-3

Jiri Lehecka (23)
Hugo Dellien
4-6 6-2 6-2 7-6(0)

Mattia Bellucci
Oliver Crawford (WC)
6-7(2) 6-3 6-4 6-4

Cameron Norrie
Roberto Bautista Agut
6-3 3-6 6-4 7-6(3)

Frances Tiafoe (12)
Elmer Moller
6-3 6-4 6-2

Andrey Rublev (14)
Laslo Djere
6-0 7-6(5) 6-7(9) 7-6(6)

Lloyd Harris
Zizou Bergs
7-6(7) 7-6(2) 6-7(5) 6-2

Adrian Mannarino (Q)
Christopher O’Connell
6-2 6-4 6-3

Valentin Royer (Q)
Stefanos Tsitsipas (24)
6-3 6-2 (RET)

Felix Auger-Aliassime (25)
James Duckworth
6-2 3-6 6-7(2) 6-4 6-4

Jan-Lennard Struff
Filip Misolic (Q)
6-2 5-7 6-3 6-3

Oliver Tarvet (Q)
Leandro Riedi (Q)
6-4 6-4 6-4

Carlos Alcaraz (2)
Fabio Fognini
7-5 6-7(2) 7-5 2-6 6-1

Bonzi Bops Medvedev

Benjamin Bonzi delivered the primary upset of the event, toppling ninth seed Daniil Medvedev 7-6(2), 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-2.

I wasn’t positive what to make of Medvedev, as he’s proven this 12 months that he can lose to anybody. Nonetheless, he performed nicely in Halle to succeed in the ultimate, and provided that he’d made the final 4 at SW19 for the previous two years, I assumed he’d be capable of make an impression.

Nonetheless, the World No. 64 Frenchman outplayed him to inflict one other early spherical defeat at a Grand Slam after Learner Tien on the Australian Open and Cameron Norrie at Roland Garros.

I might be very nervous if not for the Halle event, the place I performed nicely and managed to succeed in the ultimate, taking part in at a excessive degree. That’s why I can examine right this moment’s match to this event. I really feel like I didn’t play a lot worse. The courtroom is a bit totally different. It’s a tiny bit slower with the warmth, additionally. However each shot I performed right this moment, even good photographs, he had a solution. I used to be alleged to play him or Halys in Halle. I watched the match. He couldn’t play two balls within the courtroom. Not two in a row. I used to be stunned. I used to be like, ‘It’ll be powerful towards Quentin.’ I performed good. I received. Right this moment, he barely missed—somewhat on the forehand. The backhand, I keep in mind perhaps three unforced errors. I want he would play like this. I noticed the draw. If he performs how he did right this moment, he’s positively within the 4th spherical. Then it’s Fritz. Then it’s harder. However I might not be stunned if he doesn’t play like this. Medvedev on his loss.

Tsitsipas Retires

Stefanos Tsitsipas’ Wimbledon marketing campaign ended on the first hurdle on Monday, compelled to retire with a again damage trailing French qualifier Valentin Royer 6-3, 6-2 in his opener. 

The Greek entered Wimbledon along with his new coach Goran Ivanisevic in tow, however he confirmed discomfort throughout the 74-minute conflict.

A medical timeout within the second set couldn’t salvage his trigger, with Tsitsipas touchdown simply 43% of first serves and struggling to maneuver freely.

I’d seen on social media that his follow periods had been hardly pedal to the steel kind stuff so it’s not an enormous shock, however I assume he tried to prevail with “what few instruments he has” 😁

Royer now faces compatriot Adrian Mannarino for a third-round spot.

It’s most likely essentially the most tough state of affairs that I’ve ever been confronted with, as a result of it’s an ongoing difficulty that doesn’t appear to be disappearing or fading off as a lot,” Tsitsipas added on his again points. Myself, as an individual, I’ve a restrict sooner or later, so I’ll positively need to have my closing reply on whether or not I need to do stuff or not within the subsequent couple of months. That is going to be laborious, but when I see it getting into that trajectory, there isn’t any level at competing. If I’m not wholesome, and I’ve talked about well being so many occasions, if well being just isn’t there, then your complete tennis life turns into depressing. Tsitsipas on his damage.

Alcaraz Fends Off Fogini in 5-Set Scare

Two-time defending Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz battled by means of a record-breaking 31.4°C opening day to defeat Fabio Fognini 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1 in a four-hour, 37-minute Centre Courtroom encounter.

I feel the final time I noticed Fognini play on grass was when Federer took him aside again in 2012. Contemplating he has zero tour wins since final October, I anticipated Carlos to provide an identical straight-set scoreline.

Nonetheless, Fognini, in his closing Wimbledon look, threw in loads of surprises as Alcaraz struggled to cope with his flat hitting, deft contact, and all-around courtroom craft.

Nonetheless, his health arguably proved the distinction as he preserved his 18-0 main first-round file and 15-match Wimbledon win streak, touchdown 15 aces, successful 78% of first-serve factors (62/80), and changing 4 of seven break factors, hitting 52 winners towards 62 unforced errors.

Alcaraz saved all 5 break factors within the first set, breaking Fognini at 5-5 with a pinpoint lob to clinch 7-5. Fognini levelled within the second-set tie-break, capitalising on Alcaraz’s forehand error to win 7-6(5). The third set noticed Fognini’s highlight-reel dive and backhand volley to interrupt for 3-5, however Alcaraz broke again as he reeled off 4 straight video games to take a 2-set to 1 lead.

Fognini dominated the fourth 6-2 with 14 winners, however Alcaraz, aided by a prolonged delay on account of a medical difficulty within the stands that noticed Fognini stiffen up, surged within the fifth, breaking twice (2-0, 4-1), and shutting with a 138 mph ace for 6-1.

He subsequent faces British qualifier Oliver Tarvet, who beat Leandro Riedi 6-4, 6-4, 6-4.

I don’t know why it’s his final Wimbledon, as a result of with the extent he has proven, he can nonetheless play three or 4 extra years. I’ve to offer him credit score for such an important match. Fabio is such an important participant, he has proven in his complete profession the extent he has. I’m just a bit bit unhappy that it’s his final Wimbledon, however joyful to have shared the courtroom with him. Enjoying the primary match on Centre Courtroom isn’t simple. I’ve been taking part in on grass fairly nicely, however Wimbledon is particular. I can really feel the distinction between Wimbledon and the opposite tournaments. I simply attempt to play the most effective I might, however I might say it may very well be higher. I’ve to enhance. Alcaraz on his win.

Different Notable Matches

Nicolas Jarry (Q) def. Holger Rune (8) 4-6, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4

One other massive upset, and one I assumed was potential given how Jarry had breezed by means of qualifying and Rune’s tendency to get dragged into lengthy matches.

Jarry delivered 31 aces and received 79% of first-serve factors (66/84), changing 4 of 11 break factors. Rune managed 10 aces however faltered with a 65% first-serve share (50/77) and transformed solely 2 of 4 break factors. Jarry’s 50 winners to twenty-eight unforced errors edged Rune’s 42 winners to 35 unforced errors.

Down two units, Jarry shifted momentum by breaking Rune within the twelfth sport of the third set to keep away from a tie-break. His aggressive forehand and web play dominated the fourth, and a essential break within the fifth set at 4-4, adopted by a maintain beneath stress, clinched the upset.

Rune stated within the press that he has a knee damage and beneath regular circumstances he would win this match 9 out of 10 occasions. Does he want to inform us that? 

Arthur Fery (WC) def. Alexei Popyrin (20) 6-4, 6-1, 4-6, 6-4

Fery dominated the second set with a double break, showcasing crisp volleys and robust serving. Popyrin fought again to take the third set by breaking Fery at 5-4, however the Brit regrouped, securing a decisive break within the fourth set at 5-4 to shut out the match. The house crowd’s help was an element as Fery notched his greatest profession win towards the twentieth seed,

Nuno Borges def. Francisco Cerundolo (16) 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(5), 6-0

Stats: Borges struck 9 aces and received 75% of first-serve factors (58/75), changing 6 of 14 break factors. Cerundolo has solely ever received 1 match at Wimbledon in 4 makes an attempt, and he couldn’t proceed his stable play from the primary half of the 12 months.

Kamil Majchrzak def. Matteo Berrettini (32) 4-6, 6-2, 6-4, 5-7, 6-3

Kamil Majchrzak knocked out 2021 Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini in a five-set battle to file his first ever win at SW19.

The Pole dropped the primary set however dominated the second and third with aggressive baseline play, just for Berrettini to claw again within the fourth, forcing a decider which Majchrzak comfortably took.

I used to be half-thinking Berrettini would be capable of put collectively a run, as his sport fits grass, however he’s barely performed in latest weeks, along with his final two tournaments on clay ending in retirements earlier than he missed the French.

Jenson Brooksby def. Tallon Griekspoor (31) 6-2, 7-5, 6-3

Jenson Brooksby delivered a commanding efficiency to dispatch the thirty first seed Tallon Griekspoor in straight units

Each had been in motion on the weekend, with Griekspoor successful Mallorca and Brooksby taking the runners-up trophy to Fritz in Eastbourne.

Nonetheless, it was the American who got here out on high right here; his sport just isn’t simple to cope with, and he appeared to have a deal with on Griekspoor’s serve, which is his essential weapon.

Andrey Rublev (14) def. Laslo Djere 6-0, 7-6(5), 6-7(9), 7-6(6)

Andrey Rublev got here by means of a tricky four-set battle towards Laslo Djere, avoiding an upset with a dominant show and a few tie-break drama.

The 14th seed obliterated Djere within the first set with a bagel, however the Serb fought again, pushing the second and third units to tie-breaks, stealing the third after saving match level. Rublev’s aggressive baseline sport shone within the fourth-set tie-break, the place he clinched the match with a decisive volley.

Wimbledon 2025 Day Two Spherical of 128 Matches