Jannik Sinner defeated Miomir Kecmanović in five sets during his Wimbledon opener on June 30, 2026. The world No. 1 overcame 52 unforced errors and physical issues to win 4-6, 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-2, 6-3.
The match lasted three and a half hours. Sinner recorded a career-high 31 aces but committed numerous errors that allowed Kecmanović to stay competitive.
Former player Andy Roddick highlighted the issue on the Served Podcast. He noted that Kecmanović succeeded by playing through the middle of the court, an approach Roddick called a potential recipe for disaster when facing elite players.
Sinner entered the tournament without prior grass practice after his second-round exit at Roland Garros. He also dealt with a nail injury that caused a bloodied shoe and suffered a fall in the third set.
Sinner will next face Nuno Borges in the second round.
