James Duckworth def. Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 — Wimbledon 2026 R128

Match recap

James Duckworth defeated Tallon Griekspoor 6-4, 4-6, 7-5, 6-4 in the R128 of the Wimbledon 2026.

Ranked 39 places below his opponent, James Duckworth turned the first round at Wimbledon on what he did with break chances: 4 of 7 converted to Griekspoor's 2 of 7, and 5 of 7 break points saved on his own serve. The third set was the hinge — after Griekspoor broke for 5-4, Duckworth reeled off the next three games, breaking three times to steal it 7-5. A single break in game seven settled the fourth. Griekspoor out-aced him 19 to 15 but couldn't crack the return wall.

Profiles: Tallon Griekspoor · James Duckworth — Wimbledon 2026

Head-to-head

This is the first meeting between Tallon Griekspoor and James Duckworth.