Alcaraz advances on opening day of 2024 Wimbledon Championships
(MENAFN) The 2024 Wimbledon Championships commenced on Monday with thrilling matches across men's and women's singles categories.
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, ranked World No. 3 from Spain, started his title defense strongly by defeating Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal in straight sets of 7-6 (7-3), 7-5, 6-2. Alcaraz's victory propelled him into the second round of this prestigious tennis tournament held in London.
Meanwhile, Italian top seed Jannik Sinner also advanced to the second round after overcoming Germany's Yannick Hanfmann in four sets, with scores of 6-3, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3. Sinner's next opponent will be his compatriot Matteo Berrettini, setting up an intriguing matchup.
In women's singles action, Greek ninth seed Maria Sakkari demonstrated her prowess with a dominant performance, dispatching her US opponent McCartney Kessler with scores of 6-3, 6-1 in their first-round encounter.
Another standout performance came from American Coco Gauff, the World No. 2 in women's singles, who secured her spot in the second round with an authoritative 6-1, 6-2 victory over compatriot Caroline Dolehide.
The 2024 Wimbledon Championships, which kicked off on Monday, promise two weeks of intense competition, culminating in the finals on July 14. Tennis enthusiasts worldwide eagerly anticipate witnessing more thrilling matches as the tournament progresses in one of the sport's most prestigious venues.
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