Lloyd Harris defeated Alex Michelsen 3–6, 4–6, 7–6, 6–2, 7–6 in the first round of Wimbledon on grass, confirming his status as the pre-match favourite. Harris weathered an early deficit, dropping the first two sets before mounting a comeback that gathered momentum through the third set, which he secured in a tie-break. The South African extended his advantage in the fourth set before Michelsen forced a decisive fifth, which Harris ultimately claimed in another tie-break. The result represents a solid opening for Harris on grass, though the American's resilience in pushing the encounter to five sets suggests competitive capacity at the Championships.