Jordan Thompson made a remarkable comeback from two sets down to defeat Pavel Kotov 5-7, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the first round of Wimbledon. He will face Brandon Nakashima in the second round. This marks one of two comebacks from two sets down on the first day of the tournament. Additionally, Aleksandar Vukic secured the first five-set win of his career with a score of 6-7(9), 6-4, 6-4, 3-6, 7-6(8). Francis Tiafoe (-140) also achieved his first comeback from two sets down to win. Thompson's victory was described as a lion-hearted comeback.
Jordan Thompson lost the first two sets, smirked and launched an epic comeback. https://t.co/PYHl8g4rNg
6-7(9) 6-4 6-4 3-6 7-6(8) 🤯 Aleksandar Vukic scores the first five-set win of his career and it was an absolute BATTLE 💪 #GoAussies #Wimbledon https://t.co/IQBfVObCFr
From two sets to love down 😤 Jordan Thompson opens his account at #Wimbledon with a lion-hearted comeback. #GoAussies https://t.co/Fngbcu0aYK
For the first time in his career, Francis Tiafoe (-140) came back from two sets down to win 🤯 https://t.co/VU2ctbDaXe
Jordan Thompson comes back from two sets down to beat Pavel Kotov 5-7, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. Will face Nakashima in R2. Already two come backs from two sets down so far in this first day. #Wimbledon