WIMBLEDON 2021 is in full swing as the first round matches continue!
Roger Federer and Serena Williams get their campaigns underway today on what should be a thrilling Day 2.
Novak Djokovic is through to round two but not after an early scare as he lost the first set to 19-year-old Brit wildcard Mark Draper.
Andy Murray meanwhile has made his long awaited return to SW19 – and won infront of an adoring crowd.
- Roger Federer start time: 2.45pm*
- Serena Williams start time: 4.45pm*
- TV/ live stream: BBC/BBC iPlayer
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- Craig Mahood
SETTING THE SCENE
How it looks around the grounds as spectators continue to queue to get in.
Mobile ticketing, Covid certification bands and bag searches – quite the operation to get in.
Worth it when you're in and carrying a couple of pints to watch some high-class sport.
Spectators queue up to get into day two Bands handed out Worth the wait - Craig Mahood
ROGER POSITIVE
No, not that kind of positive.
The great Swiss is delighted to be back at Wimbledon and is hoping to kick on to the second week.
He opens up his tournament this afternoon on centre.
I think I've got to take the positives out of these last few weeks, that I'm actually here at Wimbledon right now and I have a chance. I know if I get rolling, I get into the second week – which is the goal here right now, that I get stronger and stronger as every match goes by – I believe it's very much possible.
Roger Federer
- Craig Mahood
GAEL FORCE
A naughty piece of skill from Gael Monfils last night, lost within all the Murray magic.
His match late last night was halted at 6-all in the third set!
He and Australian Chris O'Connell were locked at one set apiece.
- Craig Mahood
NICK SUPPORT
Nick Kyrgios is cheering on doubles partner Venus Williams, ahead of his opening singles match later this afternoon.
"The mixed doubles pair of the tournament", Kyrgios called it when announced.
- Craig Mahood
THAT ESCALATED….
Dan Evans wins the next four games to take the second set!
6-2 the set score – 2-0 in sets.
He's back out on serve in set 3.
- Craig Mahood
BRITISH BOOM
Good news over on No2 Court as Dan Evans has taken the opening set of his clash with Spain's Feliciano Lopez.
The Brit winning a tie break to take it 7-6, with the second set going with serve at two games all.
Dan Evans celebrates - Craig Mahood
VENUS STRIKES
After almost an hour on Court No3, Venus Williams takes the first set of her clash with Mihaela Buzarnescu.
7-5 the opening set score after breaking on deuce in the Romanian's final service game of the set.
Venus Williams - Craig Mahood
PREPARATIONS
While some of today's spectators are in and sat, the ground staff's preparations continue.
A busy day of action after yesterday's rain delay.
Day two prep continues Spectators continue to stream in - Joshua Mbu
RECORD HOLDER
Venus Williams has made the most Grand Slam appearances!
She's currently facing Romania's Mihaela Buzarnescu in their women's singles first round match.
- Joshua Mbu
DANIIL MEDVEDEV VS JAN-LENNARD STRUFF
Gain an insight into Medvedev vs Stuff before the clash later today!
- Joshua Mbu
RECAP
Here's a recap on what happened on day one! Murray got back to winning ways at Wimbledon.
- Joshua Mbu
GRAND SLAM
Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal are tied with the most men's singles grand slams.
- Joshua Mbu
QUEST FOR GLORY
Here's all the matches to keep an eye on from day two at Wimbledon:
Centre Court (from 1.30pm)
- Ashleigh Barty (1) vs Carla Suarez Navarro
- Roger Federer (6) vs Adrian Mannarino
- Aliaksandra Sasnovich vs Serena Williams (6)
No1 Court (1pm)
- Tallon Griekspoor vs Alexander Zverev (4)
- Angelique Kerber (25) vs Nina Stojanovic
- Jan-Lennard Struff vs Daniil Medvedev (2)
No2 Court
- Dan Evans (22) vs Feliciano Lopez
- Diego Schwartzman (9) vs Benoit Paire (to finish, Schwartzmann leads 6-3 6-4)
- Francesca Jones vs Coco Gauff (20)
- Lucas Pouille vs Cameron Norrie (29)
- Alize Cornet vs Bianca Andreescu (5)
No3 Court
- Mihaela Buzarnescu vs Venus Williams
- Clara Tauson vs Barbora Krejcikova (14)
- Fernando Verdasco vs Grigor Dimitrov (18)
- Felix Auger-Aliassime (16) vs Thiago Monteiro
No12 Court
- Denis Shapovalov (10) vs Phillip Kohlschreiber
- Gael Monfils vs Christopher O’Connell (to finish, 6-4 2-6 6-6)
- Nick Kyrgios vs Ugo Humbert (21)
- Victoria Azarenka (12) vs Kateryna Kozlova
- Belinda Bencic (9) vs Kaja Juvan
No18 Court
- Elise Mertens (13) vs Harriet Bart
- Fabio Fognini (26) vs Albert Ramos-Vinolas (to finish, Fognini leads 7-6 6-2)
- Kiki Bertens (17) vs Marta Kostyuk
- Marin Cilic (32) vs Salvatore Caruso
- Sam Querrey vs Pablo Carreno Busta (11)
'NOT EASY GOING BACK OUT THERE'
Andy Murray has insisted that it wasn't easy mentally in the fourth set against Nikoloz Basilashvili.
He said: "I did well to win in the fourth set because it was mentally not easy going back out there.
"I went and had a shower, went to the toilet – just for a number one.
"I was just disappointed I had lost the third and I had to remember what I had been doing well to get into that position.
"I brought back some of the drop-shots and served a bit better than I had in the third set.”
DAY TWO
Yesterday's tennis was good……… but day two will be better!
- Craig Mahood
EMOTIONAL REACTION
Judy and Kim both had tears in their eyes!
Plus some toilet info chucked in too….
- Craig Mahood
THE WINNING MOMENT
Four years in the making!
- Craig Mahood
THE COMEBACK
He was done, finished.
Videos played showing his career at some events, paying homage to a great player on the way out.
He was won twice on the tour this year, all with a metal hip.
Today, he wins at Wimbledon.
- Craig Mahood
MURRAY REACTS
An emotional Andy Murray bites back at critics who keep asking if he'll be retiring.
And he bit back well.
I keep getting asked ‘will this be my last Wimbledon’ or sometimes my last match.
I don’t know. I don’t know why I keep getting asked. I want to keep playing.
I can compete at the highest level. He’s ranked 28th in the world and I’ve hardly played.
And I have beaten him.Andy MurrayBBC
- Craig Mahood
MURRAY REACTS
Murray reveals – in decent detail – what he did during the break after the third set!
I went in and had a shower. I went to the toilet. Just a number one!
Then I was disappointed I lost the third.
Then had to cut out some of the dropshots and go back to what I was doing when I was winning.Andy MurrayBBC
- Craig Mahood
MURRAY REACTS
Andy Murray gives his immediate reaction after winning in four sets
It’s amazing to be back here and playing again on centre court.
It was a brilliant atmosphere and I’ve missed playing in front of the fans.
It was a great reception when I came out and they were great throughout, so thanks for that.
I did well to win the fourth set in the end as that was mentally not easy after losing the third.Andy MurrayBBC
- Craig Mahood
ANDY MURRAY WINS 6-4 6-3 5-7 6-3
3hours and 32 minutes the time on court.
Who knows how long he is back for but lets cherish him while we can!
- Craig Mahood
HE'S DONE IT!!!
Four years after being away from Wimbledon, Andy Murray is BACK!!
HE WINS 6-4 6-3 5-7 6-3!
- Craig Mahood
MURRAY 6-4 6-3 5-7 5-3* BASILASHVILI
MATCH POINT MURRAY!!
- Craig Mahood
MURRAY 6-4 6-3 5-7 5-3* BASILASHVILI
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