Tue Jul 01 11:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Wimbledon Day 2: Upsets and Battles on the Courts
**Wimbledon, UK -** Day two at Wimbledon saw thrilling matches, surprising upsets, and tough battles for the British contingent. World number three Jessica Pegula became the highest-ranked player to fall so far, succumbing to Italian Elisabetta Cocciaretto in straight sets. Cocciaretto expressed her excitement after her win, describing it as a dream come true and emphasizing her aggressive approach against top players.
The day featured nine Britons in action. Heather Watson found herself in a deciding set against Clara Tauson after losing the second set. Despite initial struggles with her first serve, Watson fought to hold serve. Meanwhile, Johannus Monday faced a tough challenge against 13th seed Tommy Paul, falling two sets down. Paul dominated the second set, winning every point on his first serve.
Elsewhere, Carlos Alcaraz faced a stern test from Fabio Fognini, ultimately prevailing in five sets. John McEnroe called the match a “wake-up call” for the Spaniard. Alex de Minaur progressed smoothly, with his fiancé Katie Boulter watching from the sidelines.
The day also saw defending women’s champion Barbora Krejcikova and world number one Jannik Sinner taking to the courts. British number one Jack Draper, Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, and Petra Kvitova were also scheduled to begin their campaigns later in the day.
Live coverage is available for UK viewers on BBC TV and radio, with access to all 18 courts via BBC iPlayer.
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