Baghdatis fights back to go through at Wimbledon

Marcos Baghdatis began his Wimbledon campaign in style as he fought back to defeat American Donald Young in the opening round on Monday night.

The Cypriot dropped a tight first set 7-5, but came back strongly to win the next three 6-2 6-4 6-4.

Baghdatis, now ranked 54 in the world, had been in good form in Nottingham last week before a calf injury forced him to withdraw from the semi-finals, but he showed no ill effects out on Court 17.

The 30-year-old will now play John Millman in the second round, after the Australian world No.120 thrashed 19th seed Tommy Robredo in his opener.

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