Amanda Anisimova defeated Lina Gjorcheska 6-3, 6-2 in the first round of Wimbledon 2026 on June 30, advancing to the second round after a 61-minute match [1, 2, 3]. Anisimova showed no lingering effects from a recent wrist injury during her win [1, 3]. She said, "It's not easy playing a qualifier who has had a few matches under her belt. She played great, we haven't faced each other, so it was a tricky first round. I'm super excited to be back here." Gjorcheska made history as the first player from North Macedonia to compete in a Grand Slam main draw [1, 2]. Anisimova lost the 2025 Wimbledon final 6-0, 6-0 to Iga Swiatek but credits family and friends for supporting her and making Wimbledon feel like "a second home tournament" [1, 4, 5, 3]. She will face either Petra Marcinko or Sofia Kenin in the second round [1, 2, 6].
Naomi Osaka beat Anastasia Gasanova 6-3, 6-2 on July 1 to reach the Wimbledon third round for the first time in her career [7, 8, 9]. The 14th seed wore a white kimono with a floral pattern, sash, long train, and bomber jacket for her match [7, 8, 9]. Osaka said, "Tomorrow is my daughter's (third) birthday. I just wanted to be here for longer. I don't want to make her get on a plane on her birthday. I was really happy about today." [7, 9]. Prior to this tournament, Osaka had not progressed beyond the third round at Wimbledon [7, 8].
Other second-round matches include Novak Djokovic facing Stefanos Tsitsipas, continuing their long-standing rivalry [10, 11]. Tsitsipas remarked, "Today while I was on the court, I was thinking of the great fights that I have had previously at Wimbledon, playing some years back." Barbora Krejcikova rallied from a set down to defeat Mirra Andreeva 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 on July 1 and reach the third round [12]. Krejcikova said, "She's such a young and unique player... I'm extremely proud I managed to win on this beautiful Centre Court. The best court in the world." [12]. Alexander Zverev and Iga Swiatek are scheduled to play their second-round matches on July 2, with Zverev managing symptoms from a grass allergy that causes sneezing and a stuffed nose [6]. Zverev said, "A lot of pills, a lot of sneezing and a lot of stuffed nose, unfortunately... I do feel fine, I'm not sick or anything." [6]. Iga Swiatek will face Karolina Pliskova next [6].
