Far apart from Day 1, upsets were not very many on the second day of the Wimbledon. However, there were a lot of retirements. Roger Federer, who started his quest for a record eighth Wimbledon title, drove 6-3, 3-0 when his rival Alexandr Dolgopolov pulled back with a lower leg damage. Comparative was for the previous World No. 1 Novak Djokovic as he progressed after Martin Klizan surrendered following 40 minutes when 6-3, 2-0 down. Defending champion Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, Johanna Konta will be in real life at Center Court on Day 3.

Juan Martin Del- Porto overcome a battling win against Thanasi Kokkinakis

Juan Martin Del- Porto overcome a battling win against Thanasi Kokkinakis-  The 28 year old Argentine came back strongly after a 6-3 defect and sealing the game by 6-3 3-6 7-6 6-4 against the Aussie Thanasi Kokkinakis. The former U.S Open Champion will face Ernests Gulbis in round two.

wimbledon day 2

Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG) in action against Thanasi Kokkinakis (AUS) on No.2 Court. The Championships 2017 at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon. Day 2 Tuesday 04/07/2017. Credit: AELTC/Florian Eisele.

Novak Djokovic advances as his opponent retires due to an injury

Novak Djokovic breezed through to the second round of Wimbledon when rival Martin Klizan resigned amid the second set to Center Court.
The Slovakian has been battling with left calf damage for two months and it was clear from part of the way through the first set that he was in no state to deal with Djokovic.
After two points of a Djokovic service game and with the 11 times Grand Slam winner driving 6-3, 2-0, Klizan motioned that he was done and shook hands.

Roger Federer

Roger Federer (SUI) serves during play against Alexandr Dolgopolov (UKR) on Centre Court in the Gentlemen’s Singles First Round. The Championships 2017 at The All England Lawn Tennis Club, Wimbledon. Day 2 Tuesday 04/07/2017. Credit: AELTC/Ben Solomon.

Roger Federer register his 850th win

Roger Federer register his 850th win by beating Alexandr Dolgopolov who forfeited the match due to an ankle injury after 43 minutes. He served the 10,000th ace of his career. He advanced to round two with minimum wear and tear.

IraniaFalconi makes it difficult for Angelique Kerber-

Irania Falconi makes it difficult for Angelique Kerber The World number one who lost in the first round of French Open avoided an early set back as she overcame the American to reach the second round of Wimbledon.