Overview

• Skupski and Salisbury opened their campaign with a 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 win over Jacob Fearnley and Charles Broom to secure a second-round berth
• Earlier on July 3, Skupski learned that footballer Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva died in a car crash, and moments after his victory he was informed of his grandmother Mary’s passing
• The All England Club temporarily relaxed its strict all-white rule to allow black armbands, and Skupski says he may don one in upcoming matches
• Skupski has said that stepping onto the court serves as a crucial outlet, describing tennis as a way to process life’s toughest moments
• Joe Salisbury praised Skupski’s composure under pressure, noting that his focus on court belied the emotional challenges he faced