Carlos Alcaraz opened his Wimbledon title defence with a hard-fought victory over Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal on Monday.
The Spaniard won 7-6 (7-3) 7-5 6-2 to begin proceedings on Centre Court.
Alcaraz is attempting to win back-to-back major titles after triumphing at the French Open last month.
“Stepping on this court, it is the most beautiful court I have played on,” said the 21-year-old. “I still get nervous when I play here.
“I practised for 45 minutes on Thursday and it was the first time I was nervous on practice because I was playing on this court.”
BBC Sports reports Lajal, 21, battled hard on his first appearance in a Grand Slam main draw.
“Honestly, it surprised me a little bit because I haven’t seen him playing or practicing too much,” added Alcaraz.
“He has the level to go up a lot. He is really young, the same age as me, and I am sure I am going to see him more often.”
Alcaraz will face either Australian Aleksandar Vukic or Sebastian Ofner of Austria in the second round.
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[16:47, 01/07/2024] Mr Bode Online Editor: 12th Anniversary: Konga To Set New Standard For e-Commerce Delivery In Nigeria
By Royal Ibeh, Lagos
In commemoration of its 12th anniversary, Nigerian e-commerce platform, Konga, has reiterated its commitment to ensuring its customers have a month-long memorable shopping experience.
This is even as the e-commerce platform has disclosed plans to offer shoppers ultra discounts, unbeatable prices, free and same-day delivery, and exciting deals across all product categories, during its Mid-Year Shopping Festival, scheduled from July 1 to July 31, 2024.
In a press statement made available to LEADERSHIP, the COO at Konga, Dave Omoregie, said, “We are thrilled to offer our customers an unparalleled shopping experience this July. The combination of the ongoing Mid-Year Shopping Festival and our 12th Anniversary Sale creates a double dose of savings that’s truly unbeatable. We are committed to providing Nigerians with access to high-quality products at affordable prices, and this event exemplifies that commitment.”
The Konga Mid-Year Shopping Festival has already been an immense success, with savings on Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG), Home and Kitchen Appliances, Electronics, Computing, Mobile Phones, Wine & Spirits, Fashion, and more. As Konga celebrates its 12th anniversary, the discounts and offers are set to reach unprecedented levels.
Shoppers can expect price slashes on a wide range of products, allowing them to save significantly on their purchases. Also, customers in major cities will also enjoy having their orders delivered to their doorstep on the same day at no extra cost. This value is only available on selected products. This service is part of Konga’s ongoing efforts to enhance the shopping experience and ensure customer satisfaction. With this initiative, Konga aims to set a new standard for e-commerce delivery in Nigeria.
Since its inception in 2012, Konga has consistently strived to provide the best shopping experience for its customers. The growth and success over the past 12 years are a testament to its unwavering commitment to quality, customer service, and innovation. As Konga celebrates its 12th anniversary, it is also celebrating the loyalty and trust of its customers, who have been the driving force behind its success.