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Wimbledon 2016 LIVE: British bloodbath as Kyle Edmund, James Ward, Alex Ward and Brydan Klein, Naomi Broady and Laura Robson crash out

20.38 Roger Federer wraps up victory with an emphatic ace thjrough the middle. But Guido Pelle made the former champ dig deep at times inhis three-set win and deserves credit.

 

20.22 Dan Evans came through in four sets 6-3 6-7 7-6 7-5 against Jan-Lennard Struff to join Willis in the second round.

 

20.09 Roger Federer is not having it all his own way but he has taken the second set on a tie-break. Potential opponent Marcus Willis has had his say, see below.

 

19.42 Evans is leading 2-1 in the fourth set but has just called for the doctor with what looks to be a groin strain.

 

19.20 Dan Evans staves off four set points before winning a long rally to win the tie-break 9-7 and take a one-set lead into the fourth.

 

19.11 Roger Federer holds his nerve to take the first set tie-break 7-5 as Brit Dan Evans is taken to a tie-break against Struff in the third set.

 

 Dan Evans is aiming to join Marcus Willis in the second round
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Dan Evans is aiming to join Marcus Willis in the second roundCredit: PA:Press Association

 

19.09 Laura Robson joins the Brexit with a 6-2 6-2 defeat to fourth seed Angelique Kerber. The former British No1 is the sixth to crash out on the first day.

 

19.05 Roger Federer has been taken to a first-set tie-break by Guido Pella. Federer, of course, will face Marcus Willis is he gets through.

 

19.03 Dan Evans was broken as he served for the third set leaving him level at 5-5 and a set apiece against  Jan-Lennard Struff.

 

 Marcus Willis celebrates with his vocal supporters
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Marcus Willis celebrates with his vocal supportersCredit: Reuters

 

19.00 Laura Robson is serving to stay in the tournament after going 5-1 down to Angelique Kerber in the second set.

 

18.55 Fifth seed Simona Halep beats Anna Karolina Schmiedlova 6-4 6-1 to cruise through.

 

18.38 Willis is no guaranteed £50,000 after winning just over £200 so far this year. He faces a potential clash against Roger Federer in the next round. But Laura Robson is struggling on Court One and is a set and a break down against Angelique Kerber.

 

18.34 Marcus Willis seals an incredible victory as the lowest ranked player at Wimbledon makes the second round. The world No772 came through 6-3 6-3 6-4 against Ricardas Berankis.

 

 

 

18.31 Willis will serve for the match after Beranakis negotiated a tense service game.

 

18.26 Laura Robson is a break down in the first set against Angelique Kerber on Court One.

 

18.25 Dan Evans loses the second set on a tie-breaker against  Jan-Lennard Struff to level the match.

 

18.19 Willis and Beranakis trade serve games to leave the Brit 4-3 up in a potentially decisive third set. Meanwhile tennis icon Roger Federer has strolled out onto Centre Court. Live coverage will stick with Willis, to highlight how big an achievement this would be.

 

18.09 Marcus Willis secures the first break of the third set to leave him on the verge of the second round. The British No23 has vocal support on the outside courts which can be heard across SW19.

 

 Laura Robson has been battling injuries but managed to make Wimbledon
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Laura Robson has been battling injuries but managed to make WimbledonCredit: PA:Press Association

 

18.07 Garbine  Muguruza is through to the second round with a 6-2 5-7 6-4 win over Camila Giorgi as Spain trail Italy 1-0 at Euro 2016.

 

17.57 Former British No1 Laura Robson is up next on Court One after Kei Nishikori's straight sets win over Aussie Sam Groth

 

17.55 Garbine Muguruza is a break up in the decider against Camila Giorgi as she recovers from the second set.

 

 

17.47 Marcus Willis breaks then holds his serve to take a two-set lead against Ricardas Berankis - leaving him one away from being the first Brit in the second round.

 

 Marcus Willis is two sets up and on the verge of incredible win
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Marcus Willis is two sets up and on the verge of incredible winCredit: Getty Images

 

17.39 Dan Evans takes the first set against Jan-Lennard Struff. But Naomi Broady has crashed out of the tournament after losing 2-6 3-6 against seventeenth seed Elina Svitolina of Ukraine.

 

17.36 Ricardas Berankis has broken back against Marcus Willis after a lengthy service game for the Brit. Willis leads by a set to nil.

 

 Naomi Broady is the fifth Brit to exit tournament so far
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Naomi Broady is the fifth Brit to exit tournament so farCredit: News Group Newspapers Ltd

 

17.32 Milos Raonic smashed 26 aces to defeat Spaniard Pablo Carreno Busta in stright sets. The big-hitting Canadian will play Andreas Seppi in the next round.

 

17.29  Women's No2 Garbine Muguruza has been taken to a third set by Italian Carmila Giorgi, who won the second 7-5.

 

 Camila Giorgi is eyeing an upset against Gabrine Muguruza
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Camila Giorgi is eyeing an upset against Gabrine MuguruzaCredit: Getty Images

 

17.27 Marcus Willis is off to a strong start in the second set as he races into a 3-1 lead. The British pre-qualifier is trying to break a run of four Brexits, five if you include Thursday's vote.

 

17.17 Lucie Safarova - the 28th seed - has beats Bethanie Mattek-Sands 6-7 7-6 7-5, while Julian Benneteau downs Illya Marchenko in straight sets on Court 11.

 

 

17.09 Fans cheer "Willbomb's on fire, Berankis is terrified" as Marcus Willis takes the first set 6-3. Northern Ireland fans are set to welcome their team back this evening so will appreciate the nod.

4.58 Court No 4 closed for the day as Denis Istomin came pulls off a 4-6, 6-7(13), 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-3 win over 20th seed Kevin Anderson. No more play on Court 14, either, after Alize Cornet completed a 6-3, 6-0 win over Polona Hercog...and the covers came on.

 

 

4.56 On Court No 3 where Naomi Broady is 4-1 down to Elina Svitolina. Broady is one of a number of players in this year’s draw who will be donating £10 for every ace she hits to the Elena Baltacha Foundation, which raises funds in the late former British No 1’s name to get more children playing tennis.

 Popular Marcus Willis was roared into action on Court No 17
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Popular Marcus Willis was roared into action on Court No 17Credit: PA:Press Association

4.42 British qualifier Marcus Willis wins the first two game. The atmosphere on Courth No 17 is terrific - Willis, ranked world No 706,  was roared into his chair with chants of "There's only one Marcus Willis."

4.29 Sam Querrey wins that five-set encounter 6-7(6), 6-7(5), 6-4, 6-2, 12-10 with Lukas Rosol, the first time the American's has triumphed from two sets down in a five-set match.

 4.21 Third Brit crashes out. Alex Ward succumbs 6-2, 6-3, 6-2 to David  Goffin. That was Ward's Wimbledon debut as a wildcard, but the Barcelona-based Brit will also be competing in the doubles. Within seconds Brydan Klein becomes the fourth home player to hit the dust with a 7-6(0), 6-4, 6-4 loss to Frenchman Nicolas Mahut, one of 49 players aged 30 or over in the men's draw.

4.11 Czech Lucie Safarova is facing her friend and sometime doubles partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands. Safarova won the second set tie-break 7-3 to send this enthralling match on Court 8 into a third set.

4.07 Kyle Edmund never got going on Court 2, as he slumped to a straight sets defeat to Frenchman Adrian Mannarino, losing 6-2 7-5 6-4 to become the first Brit to be ko'd from Wimbledon.

4.02 On Court No 5 they could be settling in for the night with Lukas Rosol and Sam Querrey locked at 7-7 in the fifth set. Also also a five-setter on Court No.4 where Denis Istomin and Kevin Anderson are going hell for leather against each other.

3.57 Brit Brydan Klein, ranked 185th in the world, is two sets down against Frenchman Nicolas Mahut on Court No 17. Klein switched allegiance to Britain in 2013 from Australia. He partners Alex Ward in the doubles.

3.53 American ninth seed Madison Keys has eased her way past Germany's Laura Siegemun 6-3, 6-1 and Italy's Sara Errani beat Romania's Patricia Tig 6-4, 6-4. Qualifier Maria Sakkari of Greece has also done well in overcoming China's Saisai Zheng 6-3, 6-2.

 

3.45 Venus Williams is obviously having a good time...

3.30 Another Ward, British wildcard Alex Ward is playing David Goffin of Belgium on court three. The 11th seed won the first set 6-2,

3.25 Djokovic on his win: "The first nine games, my game was flawless. I felt great. The nerves just kicked in for James but he started playing better. It was a very solid performance and a wonderful experience to come to this cradle of our sport."

3.15 James Ward's Wimbledon singles battle has lasted 2hrs 2mins. He follows fellow Brit Kyle Edmund out of the tournament. Almost inevitably the Davis Cup player concedes defeat in straight sets to defending champ Novak Djokovic 6-0, 7-6 (3), 6-4.

3.10 Venus Williams is through. The five-time champion beats Croatia's Donna Vekic 7-6, 6-42 in 1hr 52mins. Venus clenches her first and waves to the crowd, which includes mum Oracene.

2.57 Out. Ex-world No 1 Ana Ivanovic hits the dust, beaten 6-2, 7-5 by Russian qualifier Ekaterina Alexandrova who is close to tears after wrapping things up with an ace.

 Qualifier Ekaterina Alexandrova on her way to beating Ana Ivanovic
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Qualifier Ekaterina Alexandrova on her way to beating Ana IvanovicCredit: EPA

2.55 Djokovic, under the watchful eye of coach Boris Becker, revs up again to lead the third set 3-1.

 Novak Djokovic's coach Boris Becker takes stock on the Centre Court
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Novak Djokovic's coach Boris Becker takes stock on the Centre CourtCredit: Getty Images

2:53 Spain's Nicolas Almagro wins the first five-setter of Wimbledon, coming through 6-3, 6-7(6), 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 against Brazil's Rogerio Dutra Silva.

2.47 Ana Ivanovic is in trouble against qualifier Ekaterina Alexandrova, who leads by a set and a break against the former world No.1.

2.40 Tough luck in that second set for Ward. It was a matter of important points when he made a couple of fatal mistakes.

2.38 Didn't take long for Djokovic to impose himself again. Ward forces a tie-break but goes down 7-3 and is now two sets down at 6-0, 7-6.

2.33 Ward battles his way to deuce on the Djokovic serve and brings up three break points, which would leave him serving for the second set... but no. Djokovic holds, and the Brit will be serving for a tie-break.

2.24 Ward on his third break point hits a return long, losing another golden opportunity. Djok smells blood and takes advantage and suddenly, with a few beautiful strokes of his raquet, he's back in control at 6-5.

 Battling back...James Ward returns to Wimbledon defending champion Novak Djokovic
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Battling back...James Ward returns to Wimbledon defending champion Novak DjokovicCredit: EPA

2.21 Venus Williams takes the opening set 7-6 against Donna Vekic

2.19 You know you're brilliant when you're hitting aces at just 104mph in a Grand Slam. Ward left with no chance as Djokovic arcs a perfect serve in and out of the box for a perfect point

2.16 Ward now 5-5 in the second after dragging it back from 3-0 down. The Brit has hit fives aces and produced some real moments of quality against one of the greatest sportsmen on the planet.

2.08 After making a mockery of Ward in the first set, Djokovic has been pegged back by the plucky Brit who has given a much better account of himself in the second. A booming serve has got him out of trouble a handful of times and some clever net play won him the first point of the ninth game.

2.02 Five-time champ Venus Williams has made some unusual unforced errors against Donna Vekic. If the American finds her flow she'll cruise through. But she also has a heavy strapping on her left thigh that might be a concern in latter rounds against tougher tests.

1.54 James Ward is actually off the mark in the second set but Novak Djovkovch leads 6-0, 3-1.

1.45 Ninth seed Marin Cilic is up and running with a 6-3, 7-5, 6-3 win over American Brian Baker. Cilic has gone all the way to the last eight at the last two Championships. But there is an upset on Court No 16 with German Philip Kohlschreiber, seeded 21, has been ousted by France's Pierre-Hugues Herbert 7-5, 3-6, 3-6, 6-3.

1.39 Goes without saying that it doesn't look good for James Ward. The lowest-ranked player Novak Djokovic has lost to at a Grand Slam is No. 75 Marat Safin in the second round at Wimbledon in 2008. Ward is currently 177 in the world and has lost the first set 6-0.

1.32 Gallant Brit Kyle Edmund being given the runaround on Court No 2 Adrian Mannarino. Sadly it's 2-6, 5-7, 0-2

1.30 On Court No 1 Venus Williams - a five time winner at SW19 - is in the early stages of her match against Croatian Donna Vekic. This is the first time the players have met and it's on serve at 1-1.

1.25 Who has the fastest serve at Wimbledon? Surely French qualifier Albano Olivetti, who stands an imposing 6ft 8ins and weighs in at over 16 stone...and holds the record for the second fastest tennis serve of all time – 160mph. He's up against Aussie Matthew Barton tomorrow.

1.17 The first man through is Ukraine's Sergiy Stakhovsky, a comfortable 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 winner against qualifier Yoshihito Nishikora.

1.15 Sam Stosur, the 124th seed, is safely through to the second round as the popular Australian scores a 7-6, 6-3 win against Poland's Magda Linnette. Jana Cepelova, who came through qualifying and has followed that up with a 7-5, 7-5 win against Mariana Duque-Marino.

1.10 Novak Djokovic and James Ward underway on Centre Court. Ward has been part of a successful British Davis Cup winning team, so fingers crossed. Pippa's in her seat.

 Pippa Middleton has taken her place in the Royal Box on Centre Court
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Pippa Middleton has taken her place in the Royal Box on Centre CourtCredit: PA:Press Association

1.05 For those going to Wimbledon, here's what to spend your money on. £6.20 for a glass of Pimms; £8.30 for a large one

 Wimbledon shop prices. At least a wristband is only £2...
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Wimbledon shop prices. At least a wristband is only £2...
 Large glass of Pimms,  sir...yours for £8.30
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Large glass of Pimms,  sir...yours for £8.30

12.53 Second German win on the board as Carina Witthoeft completes a 6-1, 6-4 win over Romania's 25th seed Irina-Camelia Begu to make second round of Wimbledon for the first time. Incidentally,  the first set of this summer's Wimbledon came in a mind-boggling 16 minutes as No 29 seed Daria Kasatkina laid into American opponent Victoria Duval,

12.49 Pumps and kisses to the crowd from Sabine Lisicki, who is very pleased to get her Wimbledon campaign up and running with a 6-1, 6-3 win over American Shelby Rogers.

12.37 Oh no. Edmund has now been broken in the second set.

12.20 Ivo Karlovic has won a titanic first set tie-break 10-8 against fellow Croat Borna Coric. 

12.11 Kyle Edmund goes a set down to Adrian Mannarino, but he's got plenty of support on Court No 2.

 It's proving to be a struggle for Kyle Edmund on Court No 2
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It's proving to be a struggle for Kyle Edmund on Court No 2Credit: Getty Images

12.10 Pippa Middleton arrives. She's a guest in the Royal Box today.

 Pippa Middleton arrives at Wimbledon with a show of flower power
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Pippa Middleton arrives at Wimbledon with a show of flower powerCredit: PA:Press Association

12.05 Word has it that defending champ Novak Jokovic has been banned from riding his bike in the All England Club grounds after a near miss with a supply vehicle. The Serbian superstar, who starts the defence of his crown against Britain’s James Ward on Centre Court, narrowly avoided crashing into the vehicle last week.

 Novak Djokovic practises ahead of first round match against James Ward
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Novak Djokovic practises ahead of first round match against James WardCredit: Getty Images

11.55 British outsider Marcus Willis is on Court No 17 later. The world No 775 has won £50.74 so far this year! Come what may he'll earn £30,000 for taking on Ricardas Berankis

11.45 Christmas is coming...and a Wimbledon towel will cost you £29. Nice novelty present....

 Wimbledon towel...this is the men's version
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Wimbledon towel...this is the men's versionCredit: Wimbledon.com

11.40 All our yesterdays. The way it used to be

11.30 Down at Orangi Park, home of the official practise courts, Andy Murray warms up to tomorrow's all-British showdown with Liam Broady

 Andy Murray soaks up the Wimbledon atmosphere on the practise courts
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Andy Murray soaks up the Wimbledon atmosphere on the practise courtsCredit: PA:Press Association

11.29 Women's champ Serena Williams is in the mood for a bit of fun judging by this selfie...

 Ball boys and girls make their way to the outside ready courts ready for the off
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Ball boys and girls make their way to the outside ready courts ready for the offCredit: PA:Press Association

11.20 Tension beginning to mount. Ten minutes until play begins on the outside courts. Meanwhile, after defending champion Novac Djokovic opens up against James Ward other Centre Court action features  French Open women's champion Garbine Muguruza against Italy's Camila Giorgi, and seven-time men's winner Roger Federer against Guido Pella of Argentina.

 Fans continue to flood in with the start of Wimbledon 2016 imminent
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Fans continue to flood in with the start of Wimbledon 2016 imminentCredit: PA:Press Association

11.15 Whoops! Novak Djokovic has been banned from riding his bike through the All England Club grounds after a near miss with supply vehicle.

The Serbian superstar, who starts the defence of his crown against Britain’s James Ward on Centre Court, narrowly avoided crashing into the vehicle last week.

11.10 A new Australian Open champion is also on the scene. But Angelique Kerber, who faces GB's Laura Robson in the final match on No.1 Court, has been knocked out of the first round in five tournaments. But asked how she prepared she was for Wimbledon on a scale of 1-10,  she smiled  and said "11".

10.59 Djokovic arrives at SW19 as French Open champion for the first time, one of 65 career titles. Arriving at Wimbledon, Djokovic says it still feels like the first time, too.

"Even though I've been very blessed to achieve this childhood dream and win this tournament three times, I still feel that kind of excitement as if I'm coming in for the first time."

10.40 Look who's bagged a spot in the Royal Box. Official list reveals Pippa Middleton will be there today.

 Wimbledon release guest list for the Royal Box and it includes Pippa Middleton
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Wimbledon release guest list for the Royal Box and it includes Pippa Middleton

10.35 Not that any rain will affect reigning champion Djokovic, who begins his defence of the men's title on the Centre Court at 1pm - under the roof if necessary.

10.30 Weather watch - and it shouldn't be too bad. A decent temperature of 18 degrees is forecast with outbreaks of sunshine!

10.20 One hair-raising fan obviously loves Wimbledon...

10.10 Talk naturally centres around world No 2 Andy Murray, who was Wimbledon champ in 2013. But he's not in action until tomorrow against fellow Brit Liam Broady. But there are other 14 local hopefuls hellbent on making their mark at the grasscourt grand slam.

However...wildcard James Ward might not last long either, having drawn world World No 1 Novak Djokovic.

Elsewhere, British No 1 Johanna Konta has been seeded 16th, while Heather Watson and Naomi Broady are in also in the women's main draw.

 Its been a hard day's night...Wimbledon diehards are happy to rough it
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Its been a hard day's night...Wimbledon diehards are happy to rough itCredit: Alamy
 Tennis fans who camped are finally up and running in the queue
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Tennis fans who camped are finally up and running in the queueCredit: Alamy

10.00am  Fans who have been queuing all night - some even longer - get the all-clear to actually mover towards the hallowed Wimbledon gates.  Play begins at 11.30am on the outside courts - 1.0pm on Centre Court and Court No 1 - and spirits are running high.

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