Players struggle with slippery grass surface on Wimbledon opening day

At Wimbledon, Jannik Sinner advanced past Miomir Kecmanovic in five sets, but suffered a foot injury from slipping on the grass. Serena Williams, a returning competitor, previously faced a similar fate in 2021. Novak Djokovic expressed concerns about the slippery surface affecting players, especially under a closed roof. French Open finalist Maja Chwalińska lost her first-round match after slipping when holding match point. Wimbledon officials maintain that the grass requires careful maintenance to address its natural slipperiness.

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