Overview
- Temperatures topped 32°C on opening day, activating Wimbledon’s extreme-heat policy and prompting mid-match breaks to safeguard player welfare.
- Novak Djokovic begins his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam with a first-round match against Alexandre Muller.
- World No. 1 Jannik Sinner advanced in straight sets over Luca Nardi as he seeks to rebound from his French Open final defeat.
- Defending women’s champion Barbora Krejcikova recovered from a set down to beat Alexandra Eala, easing concerns over her fitness.
- Home favourites Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper progressed to the second round while Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto pulled off a major upset against third seed Jessica Pegula.