There was a lot of rain at Wimbledon, causing many matches to be delayed. However, Roger Federer and Andy Murray stood out amidst the rain.
Federer, a retired player with eight Grand Slam titles at Wimbledon, received a standing ovation during a tribute to his career. Murray, on the other hand, competed on the court and won a resounding victory.
Murray, who has won three Grand Slam titles and an Olympic gold medal at Wimbledon, received strong support from the local crowd. His previous championship in 2013 is still remembered by the fans. Federer watched the match from the front row alongside Kate.
During an on-court interview, Murray expressed his appreciation for Federer’s presence and support. Federer responded positively with a thumbs-up.
Murray’s opponent, Ryan Peniston, praised Murray’s relentless performance.
Murray was satisfied with his own performance, winning all of his service games and exhibiting strong overall play.
Although Murray is not considered a top favorite due to his age and previous injuries, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz are among the leading contenders for the title.
Alcaraz, a talented 20-year-old player, displayed his skills and athleticism in a dominant victory over Jeremy Chardy.
In contrast to Murray, Alcaraz did not have the opportunity to perform in front of Federer.
Alcaraz expressed his admiration for Federer and his desire for Federer to watch one of his matches.
Due to the rain, play was only possible on the two courts with retractable roofs, Centre and No. 1. Only eight matches out of 77 were completed by the end of the day.
Defending champion Elena Rybakina, runner-up Ons Jabeur, and Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka all won their matches. The highest-seeded British male player, Cam Norrie, also emerged victorious. However, Dan Evans, another seeded British player, lost to Quentin Halys of France.
Rybakina, Jabeur, and Sabalenka expressed their joy at returning to Wimbledon after last year’s ban. Sabalenka remarked on how much she missed the tournament.