Wimbledon 2024 Day Two Recap

On day two of Wimbledon, seven-time champion Novak Djokovic bought his event underway. He began impressively with a straight units win over Vít Kopřiva on Centre Court docket.

Earlier than play commenced, the anticipated information arrived that Andy Murray couldn’t play singles at his final Wimbledon. He withdrew from his match towards Tomas Machac to get replaced by David Goffin, however he’s nonetheless within the doubles draw, which begins later this week.

Has he earned the best to go away it till the final potential minute, or does it make a mockery of the game? What do you suppose? Does it additionally present how rubbish the doubles recreation is, contemplating he can partake in that with brother Jamie but can hardly transfer?

Elsewhere on the court docket, there have been two seeded casualties, with Rublev and Korda each crashing out. The climate had the ultimate say, with seven matches failing to complete after a number of rain delays all through the day.

You possibly can see the complete outcomes from day two under.

Day Two Wimbledon 2024 Spherical of 128 Outcomes

Interrupted Matches

Djokovic Makes Quick Begin

Novak Djokovic took to Centre Court docket sporting a knee compression sleeve, however he confirmed no hampered motion, recording a confidence-boosting win as he shortly dispatched Czech qualifier Vit Kopriva 6-1, 6-2, 6-2.

Regardless of present process knee surgical procedure early final month, Djokovic confirmed no indicators of discomfort throughout his one-hour, 58-minute win underneath the roof on centre court docket. His recreation seemed well-tuned, and the one actual signal of him defending his physique was when he opted to fireside winners when pushed huge somewhat than grind.

Nonetheless, within the baseline exchanges, his directional management was far too good, and he broke Kopriva’s serve twice in every set, extending his good document in Wimbledon first-round matches to 19-0.

In the course of the 1 hour 58 minutes on the court docket, Novak dedicated simply 16 unforced errors and received 90 per cent (35/39) of factors behind his first serve. Strong stuff, and he’ll subsequent play wildcard Jacob Fearnley after he received his opener in straight units.

It was superb. I used to be very happy with the best way I moved on the court docket at present. Coming into Wimbledon this 12 months was slightly little bit of a distinct circumstance for me due to the knee. I didn’t understand how all the pieces was going to unfold on the court docket, actually. Apply periods are fairly completely different to official match play, so I’m simply extraordinarily glad about the best way I performed and the best way I felt at present I attempted to concentrate on the sport and never suppose an excessive amount of in regards to the knee,” mentioned Djokovic. “All the things I may probably do, I’ve executed, together with my crew, previously three and a half weeks with the intention to give myself an opportunity to have the ability to play. I believe if it was for some other event, I most likely wouldn’t threat it or rush it as a lot, however I simply love Wimbledon. Djokovic on his confidence boosting win.

Comesana Leaves Rublev Reeling

Argentina’s Francisco Comesana had a Grand Slam debut to recollect, pulling off the upset of the day by defeating No. 6 seed Andrey Rublev 6-4, 5-7, 6-2, 7-6(5).

Rublev, struggling since his Madrid Masters 1000 win, was in hassle early after shedding the primary set 6-4. Though he managed to win the second set 7-5, his trademark frustrations turned evident within the third set.

After falling behind with a double break, the 26-year-old Russian reacted angrily, repeatedly hitting his knee along with his racket.

The outburst was harking back to his behaviour throughout a third-round defeat on the French Open. When that occurs, it’s throughout, as he’s unable to reset his thoughts.

Total, Rublev’s grass-court season has been lacklustre, to say the least. He was eradicated within the first spherical of the Halle Open and has not received a match since Might 29.

Zverev Impresses

Alexander Zverev quickly began his Wimbledon marketing campaign, easing previous Roberto Carballes Baena 6-2, 6-4, 6-2 on No. 1 Court docket.

The German, lengthy a sub-par server for a person of his top, has improved that stroke within the final two years. He fired 18 aces in a dominant opening efficiency at a venue the place he has but to succeed in the quarterfinals.

Along with his one-hour, 53-minute victory over Carballes Baena, he arrange a second-round match towards Marcos Giron after the American dispatched British wildcard Henry Searle.

Clearly, first rounds are by no means straightforward, however I’m proud of how I began the event. I wish to compete, I wish to do properly right here at Wimbledon. It’s essentially the most historic tennis event that we now have. Sadly, I’ve struggled over time right here on these stunning courts, however I really feel completely different this 12 months. I really feel very far more into it and alive on these courts, and hopefully, I can present that within the subsequent few matches. Zverev on his hopes to carry out at SW19.

Different Matches Of Notice

Etcheverry Knocks Off Nardi: I had Nardi going through Djokovic in a rematch from earlier this 12 months. Nonetheless, it was a very good day for Argentine clay courters as Etcheverry dominated in a 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 win.

Mpetshi Perricard Proves Too Good for Korda: The Frenchman solely entered the principle draw as a fortunate loser, however he took full benefit towards Korda, whom I additionally thought had a practical shot on the second week given his kind heading into Wimbledon however he bowed out on the first hurdle for the second 12 months in a row, shedding 6-7, 7-6, 6-7, 7-6, 3-6.

Hurkacz Aces Albot: A 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4 win with the assistance of 24 aces, and the Pole did properly to show it round shortly after a ropey begin.

De Minaur Downs Duckworth: A 7-6(1), 7-6(3), 7-6(4) win for the Rosmalen champion, though Duckworth had many possibilities and may have received not less than a set.

Tstisipas Tops Taro Daniel: It was a difficult first spherical towards the Japanese who’s able to inflicting issues, however the eleventh seed got here by 7-6(5), 6-4, 7-5 in two hours and 23 minutes. Tstitsipas elevated his aggression at important moments, hitting 55 winners and ceaselessly ending factors on the web. Can his recreation maintain up on grass the place he has much less time? Not so positive.

Wimbledon 2024 Day Three Spherical of 64 Matches

Spherical of 128 Matches

Spherical of 64 Matches

Ultimate observe: In press, Meddy gave a protracted monologue about how he loves Court docket One at Wimbledon, just for the AELTC to schedule him on Centre for spherical 2 😂