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London Anisimova advances as Wimbledon second round begins

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LONDON — Amanda Anisimova led the American contingent into the Wimbledon second round on Tuesday, easing past Lina Gjorcheska of North Macedonia 6-3, 6-2 under overcast skies at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. The sixth seed and last year’s women’s finalist advanced in straight sets to open her campaign on Day 2 of the Championships. Her victory came as play continued across the grounds, with a full slate of first-round matches scheduled on the grass courts at the London venue. LONDON — The day’s most anticipated match is set for the afternoon session, when 44-year-old Serena Williams returns to singles competition for the first time in nearly four years to face 20-year-old Australian Maya Joint. Williams last played a singles match at the 2022 US Open. Also on Tuesday’s schedule are women’s No. 3 seed Iga Swiatek, men’s No. 2 seed Alexander Zverev of Germany, and seeded Americans Taylor Fritz, the No. 6 seed, and Ben Shelton, the No. 4 seed. Television coverage begins at 6 a.m. ET on ESPN, with streaming available on ESPN+ and Fubo.

Prepared by Emily Rhodes and reviewed by editorial team.

Timeline of Events

2022 Serena last plays singles US Open
Last year Anisimova reaches Wimbledon women’s final
This morning Anisimova defeats Gjorcheska in straight sets
Today Serena scheduled to face Maya Joint
Today Iga Swiatek opens Wimbledon singles campaign
Today Alexander Zverev begins men’s singles run
Today Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton scheduled to play
Today ESPN begins Day 2 television coverage

Why This Matters to You

Wimbledon's second round is heating up with top seeds and fan favorites taking to the courts. If you're a tennis fan, you'll want to catch Serena Williams' return to singles competition after nearly four years. Set your alarm for 6 a.m. ET to catch the action on ESPN.

The Bottom Line

Amanda Anisimova's strong start and Serena Williams' much-anticipated return are the highlights of Wimbledon's Day 2. Whether you're rooting for the seasoned veterans or the rising stars, there's plenty of exciting tennis ahead. Worth forwarding if you know someone who loves a good serve and volley.