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Defending champion Sinner comes back to beat Kecmanovic in 5 sets in 1st round of Wimbledon
By Andrew Dampf, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate)
· June 29, 2026
· 5 min read
Defending champion Jannik Sinner had to come back from a set down twice and regain his composure following a worrisome tumble to the grass in a five-set victory over 50th-ranked Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of Wimbledon on Monday.A month after his French Open meltdown, the top-ranked Sinn...
Key takeaway Lleyton Hewitt, the 2002 champion, remains the only Wimbledon men’s singles winner in the professional era (since 1968) to lose in the first round the following year.
Why this matters in The San Antonio
San Antonio tennis enthusiasts are likely keeping a close eye on the Wimbledon tournament, and with Serena Williams set to compete in singles for the first time in nearly four years, local interest may be particularly high. While San Antonio does not have a direct connection to the Wimbledon tournament, the city's own tennis community may be inspired by the competition and skill on display. The Alamo City is home to numerous tennis courts and programs, and events like Wimbledon can help generate excitement and participation in local tennis leagues and tournaments. As the tournament progresses, San Antonio fans will be watching to see how their favorite players perform, and perhaps some will be motivated to pick up a racket and hit the courts themselves. With its rich tennis history and enthusiastic player base, San Antonio is a great place to follow the Wimbledon action and cheer on the world's top tennis players.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 5 min
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What is this story about? Defending champion Jannik Sinner had to come back from a set down twice and regain his composure following a worrisome tumble to the grass in a five-set victory over 50th-ranked Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round of Wimbledon on Monday.A month after his French Open meltdown, the top-ranked Sinn...
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