Wimbledon’s second round begins on Wednesday with Novak Djokovic taking on Stefanos Tsitsipas, while French Open champion Mirra Andreeva faces two-time Grand Slam winner Barbora Krejcikova.
Top Men’s Match: Djokovic vs Tsitsipas
Djokovic and Tsitsipas have faced each other 14 times, with their last meeting at a Grand Slam coming in the final of the 2023 Australian Open. Tsitsipas has plummeted down the rankings after injuries and poor performances, but is hoping to recapture some of his old magic.
A victory over Djokovic would be the perfect springboard for a comeback, but history weighs heavily against Tsitsipas, who has lost his last 11 matches against the Serb.
Top Women’s Match: Andreeva vs Krejcikova
In the women’s draw, world number five Andreeva takes on 2024 Wimbledon winner Krejcikova. The Russian teenager holds a 3-1 winning record over Krejcikova, including a previous victory during her breakout Wimbledon campaign in 2023.
Andreeva is not taking the Czech lightly, saying “She’s a two-time Grand Slam champion. She’s very experienced. She’s playing well on grass.”
Felix Auger-Aliassime, who takes on Croatian Dino Prizmic in the second round, is also following his home nation Canada’s World Cup heroics. “It’s crazy. I have been following it a lot. I love football,” he said.
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