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Wimbledon: Defending Champion Elena Rybakina Survives Scare, Carlos Alcaraz Advances

Defending champion Elena Rybakina survived a Centre Court scare to reach the Wimbledon second round on Tuesday. Rybakina saw off experienced Shelby Rogers of the United States 4-6, 6-1, 6-2 in front of the watching Roger Federer, the retired eight-time champion who was a special guest in the royal box. The 24-year-old Kazakh arrived in London under a cloud after struggling with a virus which saw her suffer an early loss in Berlin before pulling out of Eastbourne.

All play stopped on Wimbledon outside courts after consistent rain on day two

All play has been stopped on outside courts at Wimbledon after a grey afternoon of consistent rain.

Andy Murray outclasses Ryan Peniston to start Wimbledon campaign in style with straight-sets win

Andy Murray made an impressive start to his Wimbledon campaign as he beat fellow Brit Ryan Peniston in straight sets in the first round. The two-time champion survived early pressure from world No. 268 Peniston to take the first set and then won 12 of the last 13 games as he won 6-4 6-0 6-1.

King Federer back in town as Alcaraz and Rybakina shine at Wimbledon

LONDON: Wimbledon king Roger Federer returned to light up a rain-drenched second day at the grasscourt championships as the new prince of the hallowed lawns Carlos Alcaraz began his campaign to seize the crown on Tuesday (Jul 4).

Carlos Alcaraz 'a bit jealous' that Roger Federer didn't watch his first-round Wimbledon win over Jeremy Chardy

Carlos Alcaraz joked that he was “jealous” that Roger Federer wasn’t watching him as he blazed his way through the first round at Wimbledon. Eight-time champion Federer was in attendance at the All England Club on Tuesday for a special ceremony to celebrate his achievements. Ad However, he was in the Royal Box on Centre Court where Elena Rybakina started her title defence, rather than on Court One where Alcaraz was playing.

Andy Murray has 'perfect draw' for Wimbledon run after victory over Ryan Peniston says Mats Wilander

Mats Wilander thinks Andy Murray has the “perfect draw” to make a deep run at Wimbledon after starting with victory over Ryan Peniston. Murray, 36, won 12 of the last 13 games to secure a convincing win over his fellow Brit. Ad The two-time champion said afterwards that it’s “been a long time since I've felt physically this good coming into Wimbledon”.

Federer watching made me nervous, Rybakina says

LONDON: Playing on Wimbledon's Centre Court would be a nervous time for anybody, but having Roger Federer watching from the front of the Royal Box significantly ramped up the pressure, Elena Rybakina said on Tuesday (Jul 4).

Without racket, Federer wows Centre Court

LONDON: Retired Swiss great Roger Federer made a surprise appearance on his favourite stage to the delight of a packed Centre Court at Wimbledon on Tuesday (Jul 4).

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Wimbledon: Defending Champion Elena Rybakina Survives Scare, Carlos Alcaraz Advances

All play stopped on Wimbledon outside courts after consistent rain on day two

Andy Murray outclasses Ryan Peniston to start Wimbledon campaign in style with straight-sets win

King Federer back in town as Alcaraz and Rybakina shine at Wimbledon

Carlos Alcaraz 'a bit jealous' that Roger Federer didn't watch his first-round Wimbledon win over Jeremy Chardy

Andy Murray has 'perfect draw' for Wimbledon run after victory over Ryan Peniston says Mats Wilander

Federer watching made me nervous, Rybakina says

Without racket, Federer wows Centre Court