World No.1 Sinner Advances After 5‑Set Battle at Wimbledon 2026

In the first round of Wimbledon’s men’s singles, top‑seed Janik Sinner emerged victorious against Miomir Kekmanovich after a grueling five‑set marathon. The scoreline read 4‑6, 6‑3, 6‑7(6), 6‑2, 6‑3, marking Sinner’s 94th career win and tying the Italian record held by Nicolò Pietrangeli. The match featured two dramatic slips; the second occurred at 2‑2 when Sinner’s knee twisted inward, prompting concern among the audience. Nevertheless, he recovered swiftly, maintaining his aggressive rallying style. The win ensures Sinner avoids the rare fate of an early exit for a defending champion and sets the stage for a second‑round clash with Nuno Borges.