Russian sixth-seed Andrey Rublev crashed out of Wimbledon within the first spherical on Tuesday, dropping 6-4 5-7 6-2 7-6(5) to world No.122 Francisco Comesana of Argentina, taking part in his first ever match at a Grand Slam.
Comesana belied his lack of expertise, taking part in with poise and management from the beginning. The 23-year-old broke his opponent for a 3-2 lead within the first set after which held to win it, a lot to the frustration of Rublev, who often screamed out loud and remonstrated along with his courtside teaching workforce.
Rublev broke early within the second and started to say himself, often wrong-footing Comesana or drawing him into lengthy rallies and overpowering him with highly effective forehand photographs.
Comesana fought his means again from three set factors down twice within the second set earlier than dropping it.
However the Argentinian, who fired down 21 aces in all, powered via the rain-interrupted third set and narrowly outdid Rublev for guile and accuracy within the fourth earlier than drawing an unforced error from the Russian to complete the match in fashion.