United Kingdom: London witnessed some surprising results on the opening day of Wimbledon as American tennis player Michael Mmoh caused a major upset by defeating 11th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime. In a gripping match that lasted four hours and seven minutes, Mmoh emerged victorious with a score of 7-6(4), 6-7(4), 7-6(4), and 6-4. Despite battling the cold and windy conditions, World No. 119 showcased his determination and resilience.
This remarkable win marked Mmoh’s first main-draw victory at Wimbledon. Earlier this year, he gained entry into the Australian Open main draw as a lucky loser and even defeated then-World No. 13 Alexander Zverev to reach the third round. However, Mmoh’s previous attempts at Wimbledon had not been as successful, with only one previous main-draw win in 2018 after qualifying but eventually losing to Gilles Muller in five sets.
For Auger-Aliassime, this match was his first appearance since his first-round defeat to Fabio Fognini at Roland Garros. The Canadian player faced a tough challenge from Mmoh but will undoubtedly look to bounce back in future tournaments.
In another high-profile match on Monday, defending champion Novak Djokovic began his Wimbledon campaign with a commanding victory over Pedro Cachin. The Serbian superstar sealed a 6-3, 6-3, 7-6(4) win against the spirited Cachin in a contest that lasted two hours and 11 minutes. Notably, this win extended Djokovic’s grass-court winning streak at the ATP Tour level to an impressive 29 matches.
Djokovic, currently ranked second in the Pepperstone ATP Ranking, is aiming to match Roger Federer’s record of eight Wimbledon titles. With the potential to surpass Carlos Alcaraz as the top-ranked player by winning the championship, the 36-year-old Serbian is determined to make his mark at this year’s tournament.
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