Jannik Sinner won his Wimbledon first-round match against Miomir Kecmanović on 30 Jun. He survived a scare, winning 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 (6/8), 6-2, 6-3.

What happened?

Sinner was pushed to the limit by Kecmanović but dominated the end of the match. He shed plenty of sweat and a little blood, injuring a nail in a fall.

Why it matters for Jannik Sinner

The win marked Sinner's 94th grand slam victory, equalling the Italian record of Nicola Pietrangeli. He was in danger of becoming only the third defending Wimbledon men's champion to lose in the first round.

Sinner's foot injury was not serious despite the pounding it took during his third-longest match at Wimbledon at three hours and 30 minutes. He said his all-white outfit turned into a little red due to the injury.

What comes next?

Sinner will face his next opponent in the second round, looking to continue his title defense. He is the overwhelming favourite in the absence of Spain's Carlos Alcaraz.

The match was Sinner's first since his shock collapse to defeat in the second round of the French Open. He answered questions about his durability in long matches, albeit in relatively cool conditions.

Sinner's win was a contrasting first-round victory to women's top seed Aryna Sabalenka, who breezed past her Serbian opponent. Naomi Osaka also won her first-round match, dazzling with her pre-match fashion show in a Kill Bill-inspired kimono.

On 30 Jun, Sinner lived to fight another day, while some early seeded men's casualties included Norway's 11th seed Casper Ruud and 12th seed Andrey Rublev. Sinner's next match will be crucial in determining his title defense.

And Sinner will look to build on his win, focusing on his next opponent. But for now, he can celebrate his hard-fought victory over Kecmanović.

So the Italian record holder will look to make the most of his title defense. He has a long way to go, but his first-round win is a promising start.

Sinner's win on 30 Jun marked a significant milestone in his career, equalling Pietrangeli's record. He will look to break the record in his next match, continuing his title defense at Wimbledon.