American Jenson Brooksby advanced to the second round of Wimbledon on Monday after defeating Australian Aleksandar Vukic in straight sets.
The match ended with a score of 7-6 (9-7), 6-1, 6-1 in one hour and 53 minutes.
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Vukic's Injury Struggles
Vukic battled a left quad injury during the match, which affected his mobility after the first set.
The world No. 104 held two set points in the opening tiebreak but failed to convert.
Brooksby saved the first with a drop shot and eventually won the set on his fifth opportunity.
After an immediate service break in the second set, Vukic's physical condition deteriorated rapidly. He required medical attention from a trainer for his left quad.
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Brooksby capitalized on his opponent's struggles, dominating the final two sets to secure the victory.
The result mirrors their recent encounter at Eastbourne, where the higher-ranked American also won.
Vukic became the first Australian to be eliminated from the tournament. The Australian contingent in London includes 13 members, with four players scheduled for opening-day action.
Other Australian competitors, including Rinky Hijikata and Adam Walton, were scheduled to play later on Monday.
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In the women's draw, Daria Kasatkina was set to open against British teenage wildcard Mimi Xu.
