Overview
- Jannik Sinner beat Miomir Kecmanović in five sets on Monday, overcoming a fall on court and the scoreline 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (6-8), 6-2, 6-3 to reach the second round as reigning champion.
- Novak Djokovic also advanced after a strenuous 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Wu Yibing, a match that required sustained effort and left questions about his match sharpness.
- German players produced early highlights: Tatjana Maria used Eastbourne momentum to beat Yulia Putintseva 6-4, 6-4 and Jan-Lennard Struff survived a five-set 6-1, 7-6, 4-6, 2-6, 7-5 battle with Sebastián Báez to reach round two.
- Naomi Osaka progressed 6-1, 7-5 despite a recent ankle issue, and several reports noted limited grass preparation and recent injuries as recurring factors in opening-round form.
- The tournament opened with new commercial and financial context as Prime Video holds exclusive German streaming rights through 2027 and Wimbledon increased total prize money to £64.2 million, which will affect fan access and player earnings.