Wimbledon 2025: Jack Pinnington Jones clinches maiden Grand Slam win to become seventh British man in second round

The 22-year-old, who is ranked 228 places below his Argentinian opponent, captured an impressive 7-6(4), 6-3, 7-5 victory to seal a career-first Grand Slam win.

In achieving this milestone, Pinnington Jones has become one of 10 Brits to reach the second round at Wimbledon, joining British No.1's Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu, as well as Katie Boulter, Sonay Kartal, Cam Norrie, Dan Evans, Billy Harris, Arthur Fery and qualifier Oliver Tarvet.

Speaking on his debut win and what it means to be a part of a strong British contingent progressing in the tournament, Pinnington Jones said, "I saw yesterday it was the most Brits ever through in one day or something like that. Seeing all my fellow countrymen and women doing so well (is) pretty special.

"It definitely inspired me knowing if they can do it, why can't I? I think that's the best way to do it - everyone pushing each other. I'm just so pumped to get the win - happy to see the Brits doing well."

While today might have marked his main draw debut at a major tournament, Pinnington Jones has had plenty of experience when it comes to competing in high-pressure matches, which proved valuable in his match against the former top 30 star.

Instead of choosing to begin his pro-career right away, the world No.281 opted to compete in the NCAA for Texas Christian University (TCU) - the same American college that Jacob Fearnley and Norrie also attended, with the latter being a huge influence in his decision to take the NCAA route.

"Whenever he was around the NTC, he was always great to me," he said, speaking on his relationship with former world No.8 Norrie.

"I was doing pretty well it was my last year of juniors when I got to know him properly.  Once I decided I wanted to go to the college route, I did a week training with him at TCU before I decided whether I wanted to go or not. He's just been really great to me, same with Jacob. Obviously I was on the team with him for two years - he's been amazing."

While the Brit only left TCU a month ago having chosen to skip his final year to turn professional, he’s made himself known during the grass court swing - enjoying a run to the final of the Lexus Ilkley Open where he narrowly missed out on a maiden ATP Challenger title.

"It's a big decision in my life to sort of leave college early and forego my degree and play professional tennis full-time", he added. "To start your career with your best-ever win on the biggest stage you dreamt of as a child, it's sort of a perfect storybook start for me."

The experience of playing against the former world No.27 today will likely fuel the Brit with plenty of belief and confidence heading into his second round clash against 22nd seed Flavio Cobolli on Thursday.

Having edged a tight opening set tie-break, the Brit looked full of confidence heading into the second as the sun began to set in South West London.

The British star showcased some effective serving on the grass - winning 82% (51/62) of points behind his first serve across the match to help him rattle through his service games with little threat from the Argentinian.

When it came to the pressure points, Pinnington Jones remained clinical - saving all seven break points he faced in the opening two sets, while converting three of his own to take control of the battle on Court 17.

Pinnington Jones faced his first signs of trouble as he quickly trailed 5-2 in the third set. A gutsy hold from the rising star from Kingston-upon-Thames soon spurred him on to a run of four games before he calmly closed out a memorable debut win on the Wimbledon grass in two hours and 36 minutes.

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