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.

Ad Murray will next face Dominic Thiem or Stefanos Tsitsipas, whose first-round match was suspended due to rain on Tuesday. Wimbledon'You start dreaming a bit...' — Murray has 'perfect draw' for Wimbledon run — WilanderAN HOUR AGO «It's amazing to be back here playing on Centre Court,» said Murray. «I was quite nervous at the beginning and I wanted to play well but once I got the break in that first set I think I played some good stuff.

There were good signs there. »It's been a long time since I've felt physically this good coming into Wimbledon. «The last few years have been challenging.

I'm hoping I'm fit and ready for a good run.» Murray was watched in the Royal Box on Centre Court by the Princess of Wales and eight-time champion Roger Federer. «It was amazing to have some royalty here and some tennis royalty as well. It's amazing to have Roger here supporting the event,» said Murray.

«The last time I was on this court and he was watching it, it was the Olympics and he was sat in Stan Wawrinka's box supporting against me. I hope you are doing well Roger.» Even though he missed out on a seeded spot, Murray has talked up his chances of a deep run at Wimbledon by saying he is one of the best grass players in the world. Alcaraz a 'bit jealous' that Federer didn't watch his win Wilander: Federer 'took Wimbledon to the next level' He made a nervy start and had to save the first break point of the match as he was pushed in a lengthy