Stan Wawrinka took the first set against Matteo Berrettini in their first-round Wimbledon match on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at the All England Club in London.
The 41-year-old Swiss veteran won the opening set 7-6 after a tense tie-break on Court One.
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Wawrinka saved three break points in the third game as the set stayed on serve.
He missed his first three set points in the tie-break as Berrettini fought back at the net.
Berrettini then double-faulted to trail 8-7, and Wawrinka sealed the set with a powerful first serve that the Italian could not return.
Berrettini's Return After Injury
Berrettini, the 2021 Wimbledon runner-up, entered the tournament after an injury layoff.
He retired during his French Open quarterfinal against Matteo Arnaldi due to fitness concerns.
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The Italian had not played a competitive grass-court match this summer before Wimbledon.
Grass courts generally suit his powerful serve and aggressive forehand style.
Wawrinka, a three-time Grand Slam champion, came into Wimbledon seeking to reverse a recent decline.
He had lost eight of his last ten matches, including a first-round exit at the French Open.
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This match marks the first career meeting between Wawrinka and Berrettini on the main ATP Tour.
