Goran Ivanisevic criticized Stefanos Tsitsipas after his withdrawal from a first-round match, highlighting the player's unpreparedness and lack of effort. Ivanisevic stated that Tsitsipas, previously a top player, needs to resolve personal issues to return to form. The Greek player has dropped out of the top 20 rankings for the first time since 2018. Meanwhile, Transport for London faced backlash due to service disruptions affecting fans trying to reach Wimbledon. Delays were attributed to a fire at Southfields station, leading to overcrowded platforms and impacts on public transport service. Fans were warned about capacity issues at the grounds, and a spokesperson apologized for the inconveniences. In unrelated news, Francisco Cabral paid tribute to Diogo Jota by wearing a black ribbon.
Stefanos Tsitsipas received a harsh evaluation from coach Goran Ivanisevic after withdrawing from a first-round match, criticizing his lack of effort and preparation. Ivanisevic stated, 'He's too good a player to be out of the top 10. He wants, but he doesn't do anything.' Ivanisevic expressed shock at Tsitsipas's unpreparedness, contrasting it with his own fitness level, remarking that 'I am three times more fit than him.' The coach emphasized that resolution outside tennis is vital for Tsitsipas to regain his top form.
Transport for London's services faced significant criticism as fans struggled to reach the grounds due to delays on the District line. The disruptions originated from a fire at Southfields station, resulting in overcrowded platforms at key stations. On the Friday morning of the tournament, Wimbledon officials announced that they could no longer issue Queue cards due to capacity. A TfL spokesperson apologized for the inconvenience, noting efforts to restore service and advising customers to plan ahead when traveling.
The Wimbledon website stated that capacity for the Queue was reached, prompting announcements at Earl's Court station advising people against traveling to queue from as early as 8 am. Engineering teams have worked alongside Network Rail to resolve issues and restore service, with customers encouraged to check the TfL Journey Planner and TfL Go app for updates, indicating a comprehensive effort to handle service disruptions.
In a show of support for Diogo Jota, Francisco Cabral honored the Liverpool and Portugal player by wearing a black ribbon on his sleeve during a match.
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