Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jan-Lenard Struff 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-4, while Emma Raducanu beat Alison Van Uytvanck 6-4, 6-4 . Court Debut.
Emma Radukanu celebrates her first round win at Wimbledon. (courtesy: AP)
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- Rain delayed matches on the first day of the championship
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jan-Lenard Struff 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-4
- Emma Radukanu wins 6-4, 6-4 against Alison Van Uytwank
Carlos Alcaraz survived a five-set whirlwind while Emma Raducanu secured an easy straight-sets win in their respective singles first-round matches at Wimbledon on Monday.
Spaniard Alcaraz confirmed why he is considered the next big name in the game as he defeated Jan-Lenard Struff 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6(3), 6-4.
teenage Kicks @carlosalcarazThe youngest man in the draw scored a landslide victory against Jan-Lenard Struff#wimbledon pic.twitter.com/Z66hBU8qVq
— Wimbledon (@wimbledon) June 27, 2022
Alcaraz has enjoyed an incredible outing on clay and hardcourt this season, winning titles in Rio, Miami, Barcelona and Madrid. The 19-year-old, who is still adjusting on the grassy surface, trounced Struff in the second round to meet either Italian Fabio Fognini or Dutch Talon Grixpour.
Meanwhile, Radukanu, who made his center court debut, defeated Alison Van Uytwank 6-4, 6-4. The 2019 US Open champion lived up to expectations in her home slam. She will face France’s Caroline Garcia in the second round.