Wimbledon 2024 Day Two Recap

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

Earlier than play commenced, the anticipated information arrived that Andy Murray couldn’t play singles at his final Wimbledon. He withdrew from his match in opposition to 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 proper to depart it till the final doable 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 courtroom, 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 total outcomes from day two under.

Day Two Wimbledon 2024 Spherical of 128 Outcomes

Winner
Loser
Scoreline

Novak Djokovic (2)
Vit Kopriva
6-1, 6-2, 6-2

Alexander Zverev (4)
Roberto Carballes Baena
6-2, 6-4, 6-2

Francisco Comesana
Andrey Rublev (6)
6-4, 5-7, 6-2, 7-6(5)

Hubert Hurkacz (7)
Radu Albot
5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4

Alex De Minaur (9)
James Duckworth
7-6(1), 7-6(3), 7-6(4)

Stefanos Tsitsipas (11)
Taro Daniel
7-6(5), 6-4, 7-5

Taylor Fritz (12)
Christopher O’Connell
6-1, 6-2, 6-4

Ben Shelton (14)
Mattia Bellucci
4-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4

Holger Rune (15)
Soonwoo Kwon
6-1, 6-4, 6-4

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard (LL)
Sebastian Korda (21)
7-6(5), 6-7(4), 7-6(6), (4)6-7, 6-3

Lorenzo Musetti (25)
Fixed Lestienne
4-6, 7-6(4), 6-2, 6-2

Jack Draper (28)
Elias Ymer
3-6, 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3

Tomas Martin Etcheverry (31)
Luca Nardi
6-1, 6-4, 6-2

Flavio Cobolli
Rinky Hijikata
7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4

Luciano Darderi
Jan Choinski (WC)
7-5, 4-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-2

Jacob Fearnley (WC)
Alejandro Moro Canas (Q)
7-5, 6-4, 7-6(12)

Arthur Fils
Dominic Stricker
6-3, 6-2, 3-6, 6-4

Marcos Giron
Henry Searle
3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4

Jaume Munar
Billy Harris
6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3

Yoshihito Nishioka
Nuno Borges
6-2, 7-6, 2-6, 6-3

Cameron Norrie
Facundo Diaz Acosta
7-5, 7-5, 6-3

Alexei Popyrin
Thiago Monteiro
6-4, 6-7, 6-3, 6-4

Thiago Seyboth Wild
Paul Jubb
1-6, 3-6, 7-6, 6-4, 7-5

Adam Walton
Federico Coria
6-3, 6-3, 7-5

Interrupted Matches

Participant 1
Participant 2
Scoreline

Emil Ruusuvuori
Mackenzie McDonald
7-6, 4-6, 5-7, 4-3

Kei Nishikori
Arthur Rinderknech
7-5, 4-6, 1-1

Daniel Evans
Alejandro Tabilo (23)
2-6, 3-3

Roman Safiullin
Francisco Cerundolo (26)
6-7, 3-6, 7-5, 6-3, 0-0

Felix Auger Aliassime (17)
Thanasi Kokkinakis
6-4, 7-5, 6-7, 1-1

Lucas Pouille
Laslo Djere
3-6, 7-6, 0-0

David Goffin (LL)
Tomas Machac
6-3, 4-2

Djokovic Makes Quick Begin

Novak Djokovic took to Centre Courtroom carrying a knee compression sleeve, however he confirmed no hampered motion, recording a confidence-boosting win as he rapidly 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 beneath the roof on centre courtroom. His recreation appeared well-tuned, and the one actual signal of him defending his physique was when he opted to fireplace winners when pushed extensive 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 file in Wimbledon first-round matches to 19-0.

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

It was superb. I used to be more than happy with the way in which I moved on the courtroom as we speak. Coming into Wimbledon this yr was a bit little bit of a unique circumstance for me due to the knee. I didn’t know the way all the things was going to unfold on the courtroom, actually. Follow classes are fairly totally different to official match play, so I’m simply extraordinarily glad about the way in which I performed and the way in which I felt as we speak I attempted to deal with the sport and never suppose an excessive amount of concerning the knee,” mentioned Djokovic. “The whole lot I may presumably do, I’ve executed, together with my group, up to now three and a half weeks to be able to give myself an opportunity to have the ability to play. I feel if it was for some other match, 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 together 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 gained 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 Courtroom.

The German, lengthy a sub-par server for a person of his peak, 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 achieve the quarterfinals.

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

Clearly, first rounds are by no means simple, however I’m proud of how I began the match. I need to compete, I need to do properly right here at Wimbledon. It’s probably the most historic tennis match that we’ve. Sadly, I’ve struggled through the years right here on these lovely courts, however I really feel totally different this yr. I really feel very way 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 Observe

Etcheverry Knocks Off Nardi: I had Nardi dealing with Djokovic in a rematch from earlier this yr. Nonetheless, it was a great 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 primary draw as a fortunate loser, however he took full benefit in opposition to 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 yr 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 rapidly 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 will have gained at the least a set.

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

Wimbledon 2024 Day Three Spherical of 64 Matches

Spherical of 128 Matches

Spherical of 64 Matches

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