Wimbledon Shocker: Draper Falls Early as Zverev Battles Into Fifth Set!”

London, July 1, 2025 – British No. 1 Jack Draper faltered in his Wimbledon opener, suffering an early break against Argentina’s Sebastián Báez on Court One. The fourth seed struggled to find rhythm, ultimately falling short on home turf in a match filled with missed opportunities .

Meanwhile, in a high-stakes clash, third seed Alexander Zverev battled past Arthur Rinderknech in a grueling four-set encounter, forcing a dramatic fifth set late into the evening. The German’s comeback underscores the depth and unpredictability of this year’s draw independent.co.uk+1theplayoffs.news+1.

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🇬🇧 Draper’s Day One Disappointment

Draper, who has risen to world No. 4 this June, seemed out of sorts from the start. An early break by Báez set the tone, and Draper never regained control, ending a home campaign that saw Seven Brits start their bids amid swelling national expectations en.wikipedia.org.

Zverev’s Comeback Thriller

Zverev, visibly fatigued but determined, reversed course after losing momentum in the late stages. He weathered Rinderknech’s aggression, clinching the match only after sending the crowd into suspense as darkness fell.


What’s Next:

  • Draper: Eliminated early, a major setback for Britain’s top men’s player.
  • Zverev: Advances to Round 2, though the challenge may have cost him.

Srishty Mishra

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