July 02, (THEWILL) – Wimbledon 2024 witnessed a major upset on its opening day as sixth-seeded Andrey Rublev crashed out against Grand Slam debutant Francisco Comesana.
The 23-year-old Argentine, ranked 122nd in the world, stunned the tennis community with a remarkable 6-4 5-7 6-2 7-6(5) victory over the Russian favourite.
Comesana displayed exceptional composure throughout the match, breaking Rublev early in the first set to gain the upper hand. Despite Rublev’s visible frustration and frequent outbursts towards his coaching team, the Argentine maintained his focus and clinched the opening set.
The second set saw Rublev mount a comeback, capitalising on his powerful forehand to level the match. However, Comesana regained control in the rain-interrupted third set, dominating proceedings with his impressive serve that yielded 21 aces throughout the contest.
In a tightly contested fourth set, Comesana narrowly outmanoeuvred Rublev with his guile and accuracy. The match concluded in dramatic fashion as the Argentine forced an unforced error from Rublev, sealing a memorable victory on his Grand Slam debut.
This unexpected result sent shockwaves through the tournament, highlighting the unpredictable nature of grass-court tennis. As Wimbledon 2024 progresses, all eyes will be on Comesana to see if he can build upon this remarkable achievement and make further inroads in the competition.
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