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Sinner survives five-set scare in Wimbledon opener

Defending champion Jannik Sinner overcame a slow start and a worrisome fall to beat Miomir Kecmanovic 4-6, 6-3, 6-7, 6-2, 6-3 in a 3.5-hour Wimbledon first round, despite bleeding through his shoe. He aims to repeat as Carlos Alcaraz is absent.