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Sinner avoids scare to start Wimbledon defence with a win

Sinner avoids scare to start Wimbledon defence with a win
BBC Sport Monday 29 June 2026, 21:08 UTC 1 min read
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Jannik Sinner overcomes a scary slip and an injured foot to come from behind to beat Miomir Kecmanovic in five sets to progress from the first round at Wimbledon 2026.

Jannik Sinner overcomes a scary slip and an injured foot to come from behind to beat Miomir Kecmanovic in five sets to progress from the first round at Wimbledon 2026.
Wimbledon (EVENT) Jannik Sinner (PERSON) Miomir Kecmanovic (PERSON) Wimbledon 2026 (LOCATION)
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