Game Arnaldi! 5-5 in games, 0-1 in sets
Arnaldi remains cool and holds his game with ease. As a result, we seem to be heading towards a tiebreak again.
Game Van de Zandschulp! 4-5 in games, 0-1 in sets
Another love game from the Dutchman, putting the pressure on Arnaldi. He needs to hold his service game to keep the second set alive.
Game, set and match Brooksby! 3-0 (6-2, 7-5 and 6-3)
Griekspoor still works four match points, but he fails to win the game afterwards. Brooksby advances to the second round.
Game Griekspoor! 5-3 in games, 2-0 in sets
The Dutchman seems to give up hope, but Griekspoor still works away four match points, after which he takes the game. Brooksby may go serve for the match.
Break Van de Zandschulp! 3-3 in games, 0-1 in sets
Van de Zandschulp remains ice-cold and manages to break Arnaldi back. It was expected, because the Italian had more trouble serving.
Game Brooksby! 5-2 in games, 2-0 in sets
Elimination is now very close for Griekspoor. Brooksby only needs to win one of the next three games to qualify for the second round.
Game Griekspoor! 4-2 in games, 2-0 in sets
Out of frustration, the Dutchman hits the ball against the fence. Yet he takes the sixth game of the third set, so he is still only one break behind.
Game Van de Zandschulp! 3-2 in games, 0-1 in sets
It’s much easier for Van de Zandschulp. He takes his service game on love and keeps pressure on the Italian.
Game Arnaldi! 3-1 in games, 0-1 in sets
Van de Zandschulp gets a chance to break back, but Arnaldi manages to drag the game out of the fire.
Game Brooksby! 4-1 in games, 2-0 in sets
It is becoming more and more painful for Griekspoor, who no longer shows the energy to turn the match around. It seems over for the Dutchman.
Break Brooksby! 3-1 in games, 2-0 in sets
It will be a very painful day for Griekspoor. He gives away his service game again, putting the American well on his way to the second round.
Break Arnaldi! 2-1 in games, 0-1 in sets
Oeh, this is painful for Van de Zandschulp. He manages to work away two breakpoints and then gets two chances to keep the game himself. He doesn’t succeed, after which the Italian strikes at his third chance.
Game Brooksby! 2-1 in games, 2-0 in sets
Again Griekspoor gets no break chances, so it is becoming increasingly difficult for the Dutchman.
Game Arnaldi! 1-1 in games, 0-1 in sets
The Italian and the Dutchman continue where they left off in the first set: each holds his own service game. This ensures that the Italian continues to follow Van de Zandschulp.
Game Griekspoor! 1-1 in games, 0-0 in sets
It is very difficult again, but Griekspoor holds his own game. It is time again for him to break the American, because that is necessary to continue.
Game Van de Zandschulp! 1-0 in games, 1-0 in sets
Also a good start to the second set for the Veenendaler. At 40-30 he pulls the game towards him. Will Van de Zandschulp then keep Dutch honor high?
Game Brooksby! 1-0 in games, 2-0 in sets
Griekspoor cannot manage to disrupt Brooksby. The American also takes the first game of the third set.
Tiebreak and set Van de Zandschulp! 1-0 (7-6(4))
What a final sprint from Van de Zandschulp in the tiebreak! He wins the last four points, giving Van de Zandschulp the tiebreak 7-4. A good start for this Dutchman.
Game and set Brooksby! 2-0 (6-2 and 7-5)
Oh, oh, oh Tallon Griekspoor! He gives Brooksby another chance at 30-40 and hits a ball easily into the net. It is now really very difficult for the Dutchman.
Game Van de Zandschulp! 6-6 in games, 0-0 in sets
Van de Zandschulp manages to force a tiebreak. It will be an exciting ten minutes, because Griekspoor is also playing to stay in the match.
Game Brooksby! 6-5 in games, 1-0 in sets
Griekspoor stays with it until 30-30, but cannot get to a breakpoint. Brooksby manages to put the Dutchman under pressure again, because Griekspoor must keep his service game.
Game Arnaldi! 6-5 in games, 0-0 in sets
It is very easy again for the Italian. With a love game, he puts the pressure back on Van de Zandschulp, who must force a tiebreak.
Game Griekspoor! 5-5 in games, 1-0 in sets
A scream from Griekspoor as he pulls the tenth game towards him. It takes a lot of effort again, but he takes the game on advantage. This keeps it incredibly exciting.
Game Van de Zandschulp! 5-5 in games, 0-0 in sets
It was more difficult than the Dutchman wanted, but after 30-30 he manages to pull the game towards him. Now there is real tension in the first set.
Game Brooksby! 5-4 in games, 1-0 in sets
The same applies to Griekspoor as to Van de Zandschulp: he must keep his service game. For Griekspoor, that would otherwise mean a 2-0 deficit in sets.
Game Arnaldi! 5-4 in games, 0-0 in sets
Arnaldi has a lot of trouble keeping the game, but he manages to do it on advantage. Now there is a lot of pressure on the service game of Van de Zandschulp.
Game Griekspoor! 4-4 in games, 1-0 in setsAfter three lost games, Griekspoor knows what it is to win a game. The Dutchman gives away another breakpoint, but he manages to survive the moments at the net.
Game Van de Zandschulp! 4-4 in games, 0-0 in sets
Van de Zandschulp only gives away one point and keeps the set exciting. Both players are serving strongly on the grass of Wimbledon.
Game Arnaldi! 4-3 in games, 0-0 in sets
Arnaldi keeps his service easily with a love game. This ensures that it is evenly matched and we are close to the decisive points.
Game Brooksby! 4-3 in games, 1-0 in setsIt is really not going well with Griekspoor, because Brooksby keeps his own service game with a love game. This causes even more frustration with Griekspoor.
Game Van de Zandschulp! 3-3 in games, 0-0 in sets
Van de Zandschulp has trouble keeping his game and gives away a breakpoint. The Dutchman works that away well, so all games so far go along with the service.
Break Brooksby! 3-3 in games, 0-0 in sets
Griekspoor misses a volley at 30-30 and pays a high price for it. He is broken back, losing the initiative.
Game Arnaldi! 3-2 in games, 0-0 in sets
At Arnaldi-Van de Zandschulp, everything goes with the service so far.
Game Brooksby! 2-3 in games, 1-0 in sets
No second break for Griekspoor. Brooksby takes the game on his own service.
Game Van de Zandschulp! 2-2 in games, 0-0 in sets
Van de Zandschulp shows Arnaldi how fast it can be. He comes to 2-2 thanks to a love game.
Game Griekspoor! 1-3 in games, 1-0 in sets
Griekspoor seems to have completely left his poor first set behind him. He impresses and comes to 1-3 in this second set. Now it is Brooksby who expresses his frustration.
Game Arnaldi! 2-1 in games, 0-0 in sets
In a long game, Arnaldi retains his service against Van de Zandschulp, who even got a chance to break his opponent.
Game Griekspoor! 1-2 in games, 1-0 in sets
Griekspoor shouts out in joy. He has the break and even does so with a love game. He can build on this.
Game Griekspoor! 1-1 in games, 1-0 in sets
Griekspoor comes to 1-1 in the second set. The Dutchman is not completely happy with his level yet, but occasionally it looks a bit better.
Game Van de Zandschulp! 1-1 in games, 0-0 in sets
Van de Zandschulp is also on the board in his match against Arnaldi.
Game Brooksby! 1-0 in games, 1-0 in sets
At the beginning of the second set, Brooksby continues against Griekspoor where he left off. He concedes only one point and retains his own game with ease.
Game Arnaldi! 1-0 in games, 0-0 in sets
With a lot of pain and effort, the Italian manages to keep his service. He does that on advantage.
Game and set Brooksby! 1-0 (6-2)
Again Griekspoor is broken and that means that the first set goes to Brooksby. Especially the first service is not running at all with the Dutchman. It really has to be different in the second set.
Game Brooksby! 5-2 in games, 0-0 in sets
Griekspoor gets three breakpoints, but Brooksby manages to maintain his game lead. It seems that the Dutchman is getting more of the upper hand.
Game Griekspoor! 4-2 in games, 0-0 in sets
Finally Griekspoor’s service is running and he immediately wins his service game on love. The Dutchman quickly goes to the net again and makes it very difficult for Brooksby with dropshots.
Game Brooksby! 4-1 in games, 0-0 in sets
There was also the first breakpoint for Griekspoor, but he hits the ball out. Then Brooksby wins two points, so the American retains his break lead.
Break Brooksby! 3-1 in games, 0-0 in sets
What is Griekspoor doing? His service is not running at all and at 0-40 he gives away three breakpoints. At the second, Brooksby strikes.
Game Brooksby! 2-1 in games, 0-0 in sets
It is much easier for Brooksby than for Griekspoor. At 40-30 the American strikes, so he retains his own service game again.
Game Griekspoor! 1-1 in games, 0-0 in sets
It is very difficult, but the Dutchman manages to keep his service game. He gives away two breakpoints, but manages to work them both away.
Game Brooksby! 1-0 in games, 0-0 in sets
Griekspoor makes it difficult for Brooksby, but after 30-30 the American takes two points. He makes Griekspoor run a lot and goes to the net a lot himself.
Game, set and match Alcaraz! 2-3 (5-7, 7-6(5), 5-7, 6-2 en 1-6)
This is how Alcaraz advances to the second round with a lot of effort and the Wimbledon career of Fognini is over. In the second round, the Spaniard will face the British amateur Oliver Tarvet.
Game Fognini! 1-5 in games, 2-2 in sets
Fognini may have one more game from Alcaraz before this match is over. It is also the last match of the 38-year-old Italian at Wimbledon. What a beautiful match he has made of it.
Game Alcaraz! 0-5 in games, 2-2 in sets
It’s going very fast now! Alcaraz ensures with a love game that he only needs one more game to advance to the second round.
Break Alcaraz! 0-4 in games, 2-2 in sets
Fognini comes to 40-0, but cannot pull the game towards him. The first breakpoint of Alcaraz is still worked away by the Italian, but at the second the Spaniard benefits.
Game Alcaraz! 0-3 in games, 2-2 in sets
Fognini seems ready, because he gets two breakpoints, but both are worked away by Alcaraz. Despite a 15-40 deficit, the Spaniard manages to pull the game towards him.
Break Alcaraz! 0-2 in games, 2-2 in sets
Fognini starts strong on his service game, but after 40-15 he loses four points in a row and with it his service game. A lot of emotion at Alcaraz after breaking the Italian.
Game Alcaraz! 0-1 in games, 2-2 in sets
Alcaraz starts strong on the fifth and deciding set. He gives away two points, but at 30-40 he drags the game in.