PHOTO COLLECTION: Best of Wimbledon Tennis First Round

This is a photo collection curated by AP photo editors.

Alexandre Muller of France stretches to return to Novak Djokovic of Serbia during their first round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan serves to Elina Avanesyan of Armenia during their first round women’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (Mike Egerton/PA via AP)
Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine reacts during her first round women’s single match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Coco Gauff of the U.S. reacts after losing her first round women’s single match against Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine returns the ball to Coco Gauff of the U.S. during their first round women’s single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Spectators shelter from the sun as they watch Barbora Krejcikova of Czech Republic and Alexandra Eala of the Philippines during their first round women’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Coco Gauff of the U.S. returns the ball to Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine during their first round women’s single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Coco Gauff of the U.S. leaves the court after losing her first round women’s single match against Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine celebrates after winning the first round women’s single match against Coco Gauff of the U.S. at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Taylor Fritz of the U.S. celebrates winning the first round men’s singles match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Jack Draper of Britain serves the ball to Sebastian Baez of Argentina during their first round men’s single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Elena Rybakina of Kazakhstan serves to Elina Avanesyan of Armenia during their first round women’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Shintaro Mochizuki of Japan serves to Giulio Zeppieri of Italy during their first round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Emma Navarro of the U.S. returns the ball to Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic during their first round women’s single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Jesper de Jong of the Netherlands celebrates after beating Christopher Eubanks of the U.S. in their first round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic returns the ball to Emma Navarro of the U.S. during their first round women’s single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Taylor Fritz of the U.S. returns the ball to Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard of France during their first round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Arthur Rinderknech of France returns to Alexander Zverev of Germany during their first round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
A fan with a haircut like a tennis ball stands outside Southfields tube station near the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Iga Swiatek of Poland returns the ball to Polina Kudermetova of Russia during their first round women’s single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Joanna Chan)
Barbora Krejcikova of Czech Republic returns to Alexandra Eala of the Philippines during their first round women’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Ben Shelton of the U.S. returns the ball to Alex Bolt of Australia during their first round men’s single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Joanna Chan)
Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic waves to the crowd after her first round women’s single match against Emma Navarro of the U.S. at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Barbora Krejcikova of Czech Republic celebrates after beating Alexandra Eala of the Philippines in their first round women’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Arthur Rinderknech of France celebrates after beating Alexander Zverev of Germany in their first round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
A tennis fan, supporter of Italy’s Jannik Sinner, dressed as a carrot smiles at No1 Court ahead of Sinner’s match against Luca Nardi, also of Italy, during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic dives to return to Wang Xinyu of China during their first round women’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Alexandra Eala of the Philippines tries to keep cool as she plays Barbora Krejcikova of Czech Republic during their first round women’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Jesper de Jong of the Netherlands reacts by tossing his racket against the fence as he plays Christopher Eubanks of the U.S. during their first round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Tatjana Maria of Germany returns to Katie Volynets of the U.S. during their first round women’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a return to Luca Nardi of Italy during their first round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
A spectator tries to keep cool on day two at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Alexandra Eala of the Philippines tries to keep cool as she plays Barbora Krejcikova of Czech Republic during their first round women’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Hamad Medjedovic of Serbia lies injured on the court after he ran into a board during his first round men’s singles match against Sebastian Ofner of Austria at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Dave Shopland)
Actors Cate Blanchett, right, and Rebel Wilson sit in the Royal Box on Centre Court on day two at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Jannik Sinner of Italy plays a return to Luca Nardi of Italy during their first round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Tommy Paul of the U.S.watches the ball during his first round men’s singles match against Johannus Monday of Britain during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Joanna Chan)
Elisabetta Cocciaretto of Italy gets up after falling during her women’s first round singles match against Jessica Pegula of the U.S. at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Joanna Chan)
Tommy Paul of the U.S. returns to Johannus Monday of Britain during their first round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Alex de Minaur of Australia returns to Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain during their first round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Johannus Monday of Britain returns to Tommy Paul of the U.S. during their first round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Emiliana Arango of Colombia returns to Daria Kasatkina of Australia during their first round women’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Veronika Erjavec of Slovenia uses an ice bag during her first round women’s singles match against Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025.(AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Alex de Minaur of Australia returns to Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain during their first round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Emiliana Arango of Colombia returns to Daria Kasatkina of Australia during their first round women’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Alex de Minaur of Australia returns to Roberto Carballes Baena of Spain during their first round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. returns the ball to Elmer Moller of Denmark during their first round men’s single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus reacts during her match against Carson Branstine of Canada at their first round women’s single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reacts after winning the third set against Fabio Fognini of Italy during their first round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Emma Raducanu of Britain watches the ball during her first round women’s single match against Mimi Xu of Britain at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Alexander Zverev of Germany reacts after the second set against Arthur Rinderknech of France in their first round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Rebecca Srampova of Slovakia watches the ball during her first round women’s single match against Beatriz Haddad Maia of Brazil at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain, left, greets Fabio Fognini of Italy at the net after winning their first round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Katie Boulter of Britain celebrates after beating Paula Badosa of Spain during their first round women’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Katie Boulter of Britain reacts after winning a point against Paula Badosa of Spain during their first round women’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Holger Rune of Denmark returns to Nicolas Jarry of Chile in their first round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Joanna Chan)
Emma Raducanu of Britain reacts during her first round women’s single match against Mimi Xu of Britain at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Emma Raducanu of Britain serves the ball during her first round women’s single match against Mimi Xu of Britain at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Madison Keys of the U.S. uses an ice towel to cool during her first round women’s single match against Elena-Gabriela Ruse at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Jasmine Paolini of Italy serves the ball during her first round women’s single match against Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
General view as the sun sets at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus plays with the ball during her match against Carson Branstine of Canada at their first round women’s single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus uses an ice pack to cool during her match against Carson Branstine of Canada at their first round women’s single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece receives treatment during his first round men’s single match against Valentine Royer of France at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. rests during his first round men’s single match against Elmer Moller of Denmark at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Fabio Fognini of Italy returns to Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during their first round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Russia’s Diana Shnaider returns to Moyuka Uchijima of Japan in their first round women’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Joanna Chan)
Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. rests as droplets of sweat drop off his chinb during his first round men’s single match against Elmer Moller of Denmark at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Actor Eddie Redmayne, rear, and Sir David Beckham sit in the Royal Box on Centre Court on day one at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain returns to Fabio Fognini of Italy during their first round men’s singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)
Tennis fans with strawberry hats watch tennis during the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Ons Jabeur of Tunisia leaves the court after her match against Varvara Gracheva of France at the women’s first round singles match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kin Cheung)
Elmar Moller of Denmark wipes his face with a towel during his match against Frances Tiafoe of the U.S. at their first round men’s single match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
General view during the round women’s single match between Diane Perry of France and Petra Martic of Croatia at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Monday, June 30, 2025. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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