By Jack Draper has advanced to the second round of Wimbledon, setting up a match with fellow Brit Cam Norrie after a grueling five-set victory over Sweden’s Elias Ymer. Draper, who stepped in for the injured Andy Murray, won 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, 4-6, 6-3 under the Centre Court lights.
Despite losing the first set, Draper rallied to dominate the next two sets with his powerful left-arm forehand and serve. The fourth set saw Ymer break Draper’s serve late, leading to a fifth-set decider. Draper took control in the final set, breaking Ymer early and holding his serve to secure the win.
Draper expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to play on Centre Court and for the crowd’s support, while Norrie looked forward to their upcoming match, highlighting their friendship and positive practice sessions.
In other matches, Paul Jubb faced a heartbreaking defeat to Brazil’s Thiago Seyboth Wild. Jubb was two sets up and had a match point in the third set but couldn’t convert, ultimately losing 1-6, 3-6, 7-6 (8-6), 6-4, 7-5. Despite the loss, Jubb remains confident in his ability to compete at the highest level.
Jacob Fearnley, a British wild card, enjoyed a dream start with a straight-sets win over Alejandro Moro Canas, earning him a second-round match against Novak Djokovic. Fearnley’s recent ATP Challenger victory in Nottingham secured him a wild card entry into Wimbledon.
Jan Choinski, another British wild card, experienced a tough exit after a rain-delayed five-set match against Italy’s Luciano Darderi. Choinski initially trailed but fought back to lead before Darderi rallied to win 7-5, 4-6, 2-6, 7-5, 6-2.
These matches at Wimbledon have showcased the emotional highs and lows of the tournament, with players like Draper and Fearnley seizing their moments, while Jubb and Choinski faced narrow defeats.
