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Sinner avoids scare to start Wimbledon defence with a win

BBC Sport · Jun 29, 2026, 9:08 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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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.
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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.

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Sinner avoids scare to start Wimbledon defence with a win

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