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Jannik Sinner overcomes slip and bloodied shoe to win five‑set Wimbledon opening match

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, defending Wimbledon champion, survived a dramatic first‑round encounter against Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanović on 29 June 2026. After dropping the opening set 4‑6, Sinner rallied to take the second 6‑3, then lost a tightly contested third‑set tiebreak 6‑7(6). Mid‑match he slipped on the grass, falling at the baseline and tearing a toenail, which caused blood to seep onto his right shoe. Despite the injury, he continued, winning the fourth set 6‑2 and sealing the match in the fifth 6‑3 after more than three hours of play. Sinner told reporters he was “lucky” the fall did not cause serious harm and emphasized that slipping on new grass is common. Medical commentary highlighted the higher injury risk on grass compared with clay, noting the sudden loss of traction that can lead to falls and minor traumas such as Sinner’s nail injury. The win advances Sinner to a second‑round clash with Portugal’s Nuno Borges.

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Sinner, même pas peur [www.eurosport.fr]
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