Sports · Wimbledon 2026 · Men's Singles · Round of 128

Benjamin Bonzi vs Gabriel Diallo — 1-6 4-6 7-6(5) 6-3 3-1 ret.

Gabriel Diallo14763
Benjamin Bonzi666531

def. by retirement

Final · Monday, June 29, 2026 · Round of 128

Result

Gabriel Diallo reached the Wimbledon second round in dramatic fashion, coming back from two sets down before Benjamin Bonzi retired trailing 1-6 4-6 7-6(5) 6-3 3-1 in the fifth. Diallo went for broke throughout, striking 49 winners against 32 unforced errors, while the steadier Bonzi made only 13 unforced errors across nearly three hours. The Canadian broke to lead 3-1 in the decider, at which point Bonzi withdrew.

Bonzi
Diallo
1–64–67–6(5)6–33–1ret.
Benjamin Bonzi
Gabriel Diallo
9Aces11
0Double faults4
70%1st serve in75%
73%1st-serve points won70%
62%2nd-serve points won47%
4/14Break points won4/9
37Winners49
13Unforced errors32
135Total points won122

Match time 2h 54m

Stats: TennisTemple match stats · as of 2026-06-29

Rows the source hadn’t published are left off rather than guessed.

Tale of the tape

Benjamin BonziGabriel Diallo
30Age24
6′0″ (1.83 m)Height6′8″ (2.03 m)
Weight
Right-handed, two-handed backhandPlaysRight-handed, two-handed backhand
2015Turned pro2023
No. 93ATP rankingNo. 88
2026 win–loss
Career on grass
0Grand Slam titles0
Second roundBest at Wimbledon
Coach

Player vitals: ATP Tour player profiles and Wikipedia (career records) · as of 2026-07-01.

The briefing

Storylines

  • Bonzi led two sets to love before Diallo forced a fifth set and broke for a 3-1 lead, prompting the Frenchman's retirement.
  • Diallo's aggressive game produced 49 winners but also 32 unforced errors, a stark contrast to Bonzi's tidy 13 errors.
  • The 6-foot-8 Canadian advanced to face Lorenzo Sonego in the second round.

Head to head

Source: ATP head-to-head · as of 2026-06-29.

Venue: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London — grass.

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