Politics · 29 June 2026

Sinner wins five-set match as Wimbledon begins

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The reigning champion, Jannik Sinner, encountered a challenging beginning in his quest for a second consecutive Wimbledon championship. The men's world number one battled through a five-set victory on Centre Court as day one of the tournament got underway. Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka were also among the big names playing their opening matches.

By BriefTea Editorial · 29 June 2026 at 20:22

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