Wimbledon 2023: Novak Djokovic beats Argentina's Pedro Cachin

Novak Djokovic began on Monday his Wimbledon title defence by defeating Argentine's Pedro Cachin in straight sets in London following a delay by rain. 

The four-time defending champion beat the Argentinian 6-3 6-3 7-6 (7-4) on Centre Court but the match was delayed for an hour and a half. 

At one point, Djokovic himself came into the field and was seen drying the grass with a towel. However, the game resumed and world no 2 came out victorious as expected. 

It must be noted that the Serbian won his record 29th consecutive match at Wimbledon and has been undefeated at the venue since 2016, which makes it 2182 days since he last lost.

In another men’s singles clash, Casper Ruud, who was the runner-up at Roland Garros last month, defeated the French Laurent Lokoli 6-1, 7-5, 6-4, 6-3 without much trouble. He will now face the British Liam Broady in the second round on July 5.

On the other hand, Andy Murray, a two-time Wimbledon winner, will commence his Wimbledon campaign tomorrow against his fellow countrymen Ryan Peniston.

The world no. 1 tennis star Carlos Alcaraz will also start his Wimbledon campaign tomorrow against Jeremy Chardy in London.

It must be remembered that the last year’s runner-up at the Wimbledon Nick Kyrgios announced his withdrawal from the tournament following a wrist injury earlier today.

In the women’s singles, the world no. 1 Iga Swiatek, the current women’s French Open winner, advanced easily to the second round with a 6-1, 6-3 win against the Chinese Zhu Lin.

While the world No. 2 in women’s tennis Aryna Sabalenka will start her campaign tomorrow against Panna Udvardy of Hungary. She is the semi-finalist of the Women’s French Open 2023.