American Michael Mmoh stunned 11th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime at Wimbledon Monday after producing his second giant-killing run as a Grand Slam lucky loser this year.
Toiling for four hours and seven minutes in brutally windy and cold conditions, the World No. 119 upset the Canadian 7-6(4), 6-7(4), 7-6(4), 6-4 on Day 1 to claim his first main-draw victory at Wimbledon.
Earlier this year Mmoh took advantage of a lucky loser entry into the Australian Open main draw, where he beat then-World No. 13 Alexander Zverev to reach the third round.
In five qualifying attempts at Wimbledon, Mmoh had only ever once won through to the main draw. In 2018 he qualified but lost in five sets to Gilles Muller.
Auger-Aliassime, who sported tape on his left knee as he continues to work back to fitness after tendon damage, was playing his first match since a first-round loss to Fabio Fognini in the opening round of Roland Garros.
More to follow after Mmoh's presser at 9.30 pm BST.
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