Novak Djokovic picks up a dominant win to open his bid for a record-extending 24th Grand Slam, while Iga Swiatek kicks off her quest for a maiden Wimbledon title in style.
LONDON, UK – Defending men’s champion Novak Djokovic and women’s top seed Iga Swiatek started their Wimbledon campaigns with routine victories on Monday, July 3, as rain temporarily halted play on the outside courts and the threat of climate protests lingered in the air.
Swiatek continued her quest to solve the grass court puzzle that has frustrated her by powering past China’s Zhu Lin 6-1, 6-3 with the contest finishing under the Court One roof due to rain. Wimbledon’s favorite son Roger Federer, now retired, the injured Rafa Nadal, and Serena Williams, also retired, are hard acts to follow and fans will lament their absence.
Organizers said on Twitter the grounds are expected to be at capacity, adding that fans intending to queue should not travel to the All England Club. Security was on high alert for any sign of protests after several high-profile sporting events in Britain this year were disrupted, including last week’s Ashes cricket test at Lord’s, where climate change protestors ran onto the field and attempted to spread orange powder on the turf.
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