COURT REPORT: Jamie Murray gives Brits something to celebrate at Wimbledon

The last day of the first week saw a lot of tension for Wimbledon viewers, with some matches moving on to the next and ready for drama.

Novak Djokovic’s match against Hubert Hurkacz was suspended due to the 11pm curfew after he won the first two sets 7–6, 7–6 on tiebreaks.

Jamie Murray gave the Brits something to cheer about by winning his men’s doubles with Michael Venus and his mixed doubles with Taylor Townsend.

Sixteen-year-old Mirra Andreeva stunned World No. 22 Anastasia Potapova with a straight-set win, Iga Swiatek came back from the brink to beat Belinda Bencic, and Andrey Rublev defeated Alexander Bublic, who nearly made his own spectacular comeback. more than five sets.

We also saw perhaps the most Wimbledon moment ever, when a referee reminded the crowd of champagne-popping etiquette. Never change, Wimbledon. Here is Mail Sport’s court report from Wimbledon, by Kieran Gill.

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Mirra Andreeva, 16, stunned world No. 22 Anastasia Potapova, won in straight sets on court 3

Rublev stuns Center Court

Shot of the day – and certainly the tournament – went to Andrey Rublev. Serving for the match in the fifth set at 5-4, 30-15, it looked like he had lost the point when Alexander Bublik sent a screaming backhand into the corner.

Everyone on Center Court, including Bublik, thought it was a winner. But Rublev threw himself to the right and shot the ball back over the net. Bublik stood motionless before putting his head in his hands.

Keep the champagne on ice!

“Ladies and gentlemen, if you open a bottle of champagne, don’t, because the players are about to serve,” said umpire John Blom during the duel between Mirra Andreeva and Anastasia Potapova on court No. 3.

At £79.50 for a bottle of Lanson Le Black Label Brut, Wimbledon is not a cheap day out.

Novak Djokovic has to wait to resume his match against Hubert Hurkacz due to the 11pm curfew

Jamie Murray and Taylor Townsend won the mixed doubles on a busy day for Andy’s brother

Jamie’s on double duty

A busy day for Jamie Murray. He won his men’s doubles match with Michael Venus (6-7, 7-6, 6-3 v Alexander Erler and Lucas Miedler) and then a mixed doubles match with Taylor Townsend (7-6, 7-6 vs Nicole Melichar-Martinez and Jan Zielinski ) — both on lane 12 with a game of 81 minutes in between.

Defeated Zverev not in the mood to talk

It is customary for the moderator to ask the opening question when the player comes in for their press conference. Alexander Zverev (left) was in no mood to chat after losing to Matteo Berrettini on Saturday.

The moderator asked, “Your first thoughts after the game?” To which Zverev said, “I don’t really have one.” And that, believe it or not, was the pinnacle of his presser.

Fawning Beeb needs a Keane

Sometimes the BBC’s coverage of the Brits at Wimbledon can be sickening to watch. Sunday’s program started with a very positive talk about Katie Boulter, despite her 6-1, 6-1 loss to Elena Rybakina, which confirmed that there are no home players in the second week of this tournament.

As a fellow hacker pointed out, the Beeb could use a “Roy Keane-esque” expert to spice it up.

The All England Club is considering moving to electronic linesmen from 2025

SW19 line judges in the line of fire

Make the most of those smartly dressed line judges at Wimbledon while you can. The All England Club is considering following the ATP’s lead in adopting the electronic calling system from 2025. John McEnroe has given the thumbs up, though it would risk spell the end for explosive outbursts like the ones he made iconic.

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