Yuki crashes out of Wimbledon

Press Trust of India  |  London 

failed to capitalise on a bright start and crashed out of men's singles event, yet again falling prey to nemesis Thomas Fabbiano, here today.

The Indian, ranked 85, lost his first round 6-2 3-6 3-6 2-6 in two hour and 38 minutes to the Italian.

Yuki has now lost all his four matches against Fabbiano, ranked 133.

Yuki was the lone Indian competing in the singles but as many as six of his compatriots will compete in the men's doubles later this week.

The 25-year-old has featured in the men's singles main draw of all three Grand Slams of the season so far but is yet to win a match.

He had qualified for and earned direct entry into and Wimbledon, courtesy his top-100 rank.

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First Published: Mon, July 02 2018. 22:45 IST