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Follow all the action as Wimbledon starts with Novak Djokovic, Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray all in action on the first day.
It was at Wimbledon last year when Djokovic matched the record of 20 men’s Grand Slam titles by Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal with a win over Matteo Berrettini, but since then the Serb has been two points behind the Spaniard. . No. 1 seed in this year’s tournament due to the ban on Russian players, which left Daniil Medvedev unable to compete, Djokovic opened his title defense with a four-set victory over Soonwoo Kwon.
Then it was Emma Raducanu’s turn to make her debut on the center court after her remarkable career in the fourth round of last year’s tournament. The U.S. Open champion put aside worries about injuries before the tournament, but faced a tricky opening match against world number 46 Alison van Uytvanck, which she herself reached the fourth round in 2018. However, the British won 6-4, 6-4 to reserve a place. in the second round.
The closing of the action will be Murray, who will face James Duckworth. Murray reached the third round last year, but was bluntly defeated by Denis Shapovalov and then admitted he was questioning his future. The 35-year-old reaches the slam in an encouraging way, but after reaching the final of the Stuttgart Open, with this streak that includes victories over Stefanos Tsitsipas and Nick Kyrgios. Elsewhere, Britain’s Jodie Burrage came to the aid of a ballboy who fell ill during his first-round defeat to Lesia Tsurenko. The youngster appeared unsafe at the start of the second set of his 6-2, 6-3 defeat before being treated by paramedics and left in a wheelchair.
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* Murray 4-6 6-3 Duckworth – Murray takes the second set!
Look at it, people. Murray can have us for a long time.
There is a slight delay when Duckworth enters to take a break for the bath. Murray is convinced he wants them to be as short as possible …
Jamie Braidwood June 27, 2022 8:04 PM
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* Murray 4-6 6-3 Duckworth – Murray takes the second set!
Well, that’s a start. Murray is a bit tentative in the second serve, but Duckworth gets it.
This is much better, as Murray lands one in the middle and a Duckworth stretching adrift.
And another down, this time a sliced service that Duckworth also marks.
Three points out of seven, and he only needs one! Duckworth spinning the nets on the slice.
Jamie Braidwood June 27, 2022 8:02 PM
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* Murray 4-6 5-3 Duckworth
Duckworth struggles as he cuts a setback over Murray to reach 40-15. The volley dropped on the net is not bad either.
Murray will now serve for the second set.
Jamie Braidwood June 27, 2022 7:59 PM
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Murray 4-6 5-2 Duckworth *
“No …” Duckworth sighs as he scores a second serve on the net, and Murray throws an ace in the middle to reach 30-15.
Again Duckworth failed, this time sailing over the bottom line, and the hold is sealed with a second ace, this time out.
He now feels much happier at the Center Court.
Jamie Braidwood June 27, 2022 7:56 PM
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* Murray 4-6 4-2 Duckworth
Good play by Murray at 0-30, entering the court and forcing Duckworth to score. A cut right expands, but not much, and Murray decides not to challenge.
Duckworth fails to eliminate a volley into the net and Murray sees his chance to get the pass backwards, and there is another!
Murray’s big winner on the run, and that resonates.
Murray’s power! He changes it and goes from cut to attack, while Duckworth frames.
Break point. It’s Duckworth’s second nervous service, but he struggles again. Murray stays strong though and there’s Duckworth’s mistake! Push a right hand and there is the break! 4-2!
Jamie Braidwood June 27, 2022 7:50 PM
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Murray 4-6 3-2 Duckworth *
Murray is just inches from scoring 12 straight points in service, but the ace was long and Duckworth climbed the board with an orderly shot.
Murry, for just a second time, opens the court with a good right-handed winner who cuts the line.
Jamie Braidwood June 27, 2022 7:46 PM
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* Murray 4-6 2-2 Duckworth
Duckworth responds with a take on love for his own, aided by a loose Murray setback that drifted long.
Crowd trying to get Murray back into it.
Jamie Braidwood June 27, 2022 7:44 PM
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Murray 4-6 2-1 Duckworth *
Mood signals, at least, as Murray navigates a successive service game. Duckworth helps by making a long right hand, but these are two direct grips to love.
Jamie Braidwood June 27, 2022 7:40 PM
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* Murray 4-6 1-1 Duckworth
Opportunity! Murray, fleeing, hangs a hopeful shot into the sky and Duckworth blinks when he finds the net.
There are moans when Duckworth faces the same shot at the breaking point, but this time he holds on to the nerves to save him.
Murray is then sent chasing him through court to Duckworth. He reaches the drop shot but the Australian throws the volley into the net to catch himself.
Jamie Braidwood June 27, 2022 7:38 PM
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* Murray 4-6 1-0 Duckworth
A good touch to Duckworth’s net was followed by a double point, before the point of the match! Duckworth cut the bottom line twice in a long exchange, before Murray faced the court and the Australian could not keep the shot in play.
He responds with a quick one-two winner, and then an ace. 40-30 and in the blink of an eye.
Still, there is a Murray brilliance. He feels Duckworth behind the bottom line and drops him with his backspin.
Deuce, but Murray frames a direct and Duckworth can’t take advantage as he scores on a questionable shot.
Duckworth responds with a senseless ace, but Murray overtakes him in the next rally as Duckworth lengthens.
Jamie Braidwood June 27, 2022 7:34 PM