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Play is underway in ideal conditions on the opening day of Wimbledon
Summary by The McAllen Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: ANDREW DAMPF, Associated Press , as published by ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports
· June 29, 2026
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Key takeaway The 139th edition of the grass-court Grand Slam is underway in ideal conditions.
Play has begun at Wimbledon, with matches taking place on the outside courts. The 139th edition of the grass-court Grand Slam is underway in ideal conditions. Some of the early matches include Fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula competing against Darja Vidmanova, as well as Rafael Jodar playing Felix Gill.
These matches are being held on specific courts, with Pegula's match on No. 2 Court and Jodar's match on No. 3 Court.
Further details about the tournament can be found through ValleyCentral, which is providing coverage of the event. For more information, readers can refer to the source for updates on the matches and the tournament's progress.
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Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: ValleyCentral (KVEO/CBS4) - Sports ·
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