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Tom Jenkins

Wimbledon 2013: day five – in pictures

tom wimbo day 5: Covers on Court One
We're on the cusp of July, prime British summer time, which can only mean one thing - the covers are out on the courts Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
tom wimbo day 5: The stewards on Court One take shelter whilst waiting for the rain to stop
The stewards on Court One take shelter whilst waiting for the rain to stop. They might need chairs Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
tom wimbo day 5: Tennis fans
Tennis fans are made of sturdier stuff. Murray Mount is starting to fill up – unless the weather picks up, it's the only place where fans without Centre Court tickets are going to see any tennis Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
tom wimbo day 5: Tennis fan
No prizes for guessing who this young beheadbanded chap will be cheering for Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
tom wimbo day 5: Royal box
There's a smattering of big names from English cricket in the Royal Box: Andrew Strauss, Geoff Boycott, Alastair Cook and Andy Flower. Other sport stars present today include Sir Bobby Charlton and Nicola Adams Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
tom wimbo day 5: Fiona Bruce, Rupert Penry-Jones and Jack Davenport
There's also some stars from the small screen too: newsreader/presenter Fiona Bruce and actors Rupert Penry-Jones and Jack Davenport Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
tom wimbo day 5: Laura Robson
Great Britain's Laura Robson is first on court as she takes on Mariana Duque-Marino. She starts well and takes the first game to rapturous applause Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
tom wimbo day 5: Laura Robson
Duque-Marino comes back to take a 2-1 lead, but despite Robson's erratic serving she retakes the advantage to win the first set 6-4 Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
tom wimbo day 5 2: Laura Robson
As the second set progresses Robson seems to put her first set performance behind her as she puts clear blue water between herself and her opponent Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
tom wimbo day 5 2: Union flag waved at Wimbledon
Which brought out more support for the young brit as the crowd sensed victory Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
tom wimbo day 5 2: Laura Robson
Soon it is obvious that Robson is too strong in the shot for the 117th-ranked Duque-Marino Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
tom wimbo day 5 2: Laura Robson celebrates
And it wasn't long coming as Robson won 6-4, 6-1. She's in the Wimbledon third round draw for the first time Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
tom wimbo day 5 2: Line judge at wimbledon
"Do you mind young man, there is someone sitting here you know!" Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
tom wimbo day 5 2: Laura Robson signs autographs
If she continues winning then Robson will have to get used to more of this kind of attention. Next up for her is Marina Erakovic Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian
Wimbledon Day five: Wimbledon 2013 day five
Despite his promising defeat of the great Roger Federer yesterday, Sergiy Stakhovsky of the Ukraine was defeated by Jurgen Melzer Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins
Wimbledon Day five: Wimbledon 2013 day five
David Ferrer during his match against Robert Bautista Agut of Spain. Ferrer won after four sets Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins
Wimbledon Day five: Wimbledon 2013 day five
Jerzy Janowicz lunges for the ball Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins
Wimbledon Day five: Wimbledon 2013 day five
His opponent Nicolas Almagro stretches to return his serve – the match ended up in defeat for Almagro, with Janowicz winning in straight sets Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins
Wimbledon Day five: Wimbledon 2013 day five
The main attraction, Andy Murray takes to Centre Court against Tommy Robredo to the appreciation of the British fans Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins
Wimbledon Day five: Wimbledon 2013 day five
Andy Murray runs for the ball early on in the game Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins
Wimbledon Day five: Wimbledon 2013 day five
Andy Murray passing by appears to be the highlight of several fans' day Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins
Wimbledon Day five: Wimbledon 2013 day five
Tommy Robredo walks back to his side of the court after ending up on Andy Murray's after a dropshot Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins
Wimbledon Day five: Wimbledon 2013 day five
Andy Murray grits his teeth as Robredo, after losing the first two sets, makes life difficult in the third Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins
Wimbledon Day five: Wimbledon 2013 day five
And he's got it – straight sets against the Spaniard Photograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins
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