Jacob Fearnley defeated Alejandro Moro Canas 7–5, 6–4, 7–6 in the first round of Wimbledon 2024 on grass, confirming his status as pre-match favourite with odds of 1.49 to Moro Canas's 2.84. The British player controlled the match across all three sets, securing the opening frame after a prolonged struggle before consolidating his advantage with a straightforward second set. The final set went to a tie-break, where Fearnley's composure proved decisive. The victory marks a solid grass-court performance for Fearnley at the season's premier event and sets up a second-round encounter.