Lulu Sun (NZL) is ranked one hundred and twenty-three; however, she did not let her ranking dictate her play. She got off to a nervous start, which was understandable, and dropped the first set to [8] Qinwen Zheng (CHN). However, she regained her composure and her game plan to upset the seed and win the match 4-6, 6-2, 6-4. By the way, Sun earned her spot in the main draw, after getting through the qualifying rounds. How far will she go at Wimbledon?

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Other Seeded Players Who Were Not So Lucky

Rising Russian star, [24] Mirra Andreeva, was stopped in her ascent by Brenda Fruhvirtova (CZE). The Czech player won 1-6, 6-3, 6-2. [29] Sorana Cirstea (ROU) lost to Sonay Kartal (GBR) 6-3, 2-6, 0-6.

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[18] Sebastian Baez (ARG) lost to American, Brandon Nakashima, 2-6, 3-6, 4-6. [19] Nicolas Jarry came up against a fully engaged Denis Shapovalov. The Canadian won 6-1, 7-5, 6-4. [22] Adrian Mannarino lost to his fellow countryman, Gael Monfils. Monfils won 6-4, 3-6, 7-5, 6-4. [31] Mariano Navone (ARG) lost to the unpredictable, Lorenzo Sonego (ITA). The Italian when focused can be a dangerous opponent to the unsuspecting. Today he knocked out the seeded player in straight sets, 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-4.

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American Day One Winners

[2] Coco Gauff defeated fellow American, Caroline Dolehide, 6-1, 6-2. [12] Madison Keys was tested in the second set, but managed to defeat Martina Trevisan (ITA), 6-4, 7-6(4). [19] Emma Navarro defeated Qiang Wang (CHN) 6-0, 6-2. Sloane Stephens defeated Elsa Jacquemot (FRA), 6-3, 6-3.

[12] Tommy Paul stumbled a little but regained his balance to defeat Pedro Martinez (ESP), 6-2, 6-1, 4-6, 6-3. The struggle is real for [29] Frances Tiafoe. However, he found a way to win after losing the first two sets, 6-7(5), 2-6, 6-1, 6-3, 6-3. Tiafoe defeated the rising Italian star, Matteo Arnaldi.

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Interesting Day One Match Results

Donna Vekic had to fight back after dropping the first set to Xiyu Wang (CHN). The Croat won 3-6, 6-3, 6-4. Nineteen-year-old American, Alex Michelsen, squandered a golden opportunity. Michelsen was up 2-0 sets against the veteran, Lloyd Harris (RSA), when his wheels came off. Harris won 3-6, 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-2, 7-6(9). Although a painful loss, hopefully the American will learn a valuable lesson.

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