Tomáš Macháč defeated David Goffin 6–3, 6–3, 4–6, 1–6, 6–7 in the first round of Wimbledon on grass, confirming his status as the pre-match favourite despite a late surge from the Belgian. Macháč controlled the opening sets decisively, breaking Goffin's serve to establish dominance on the quick surface. Goffin mounted a comeback in the third and fourth sets, levelling the match before forcing a deciding tie-break. However, Macháč steadied himself in the fifth-set decider to secure victory and advance. The result marks a solid grass-court performance for the Czech player, though Goffin's recovery suggests the match remained competitive despite the odds favouring Macháč throughout.