Overview

• Royer, a qualifier in his Wimbledon main-draw debut, earned his first Grand Slam match win when Stefanos Tsitsipas retired injured after two sets.
• The 24-year-old Frenchman will face fellow countryman Adrian Mannarino in the second round on Tuesday.
• This win follows Royer’s five-set loss on debut at Roland-Garros, highlighting his rapid rise through the qualifiers.
• He credits his foundational training under coach Pierre Emmanuel Allain at Ninon tennis-club Pornichet for his mental toughness.
• His childhood years living in Poland, the Czech Republic and Serbia contributed to his adaptability on court.