We're on the cusp of July, prime British summer time, which can only mean one thing - the covers are out on the courtsPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianThe stewards on Court One take shelter whilst waiting for the rain to stop. They might need chairsPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianTennis 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
No prizes for guessing who this young beheadbanded chap will be cheering for Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianThere'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 AdamsPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianThere's also some stars from the small screen too: newsreader/presenter Fiona Bruce and actors Rupert Penry-Jones and Jack DavenportPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianGreat 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 applausePhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianDuque-Marino comes back to take a 2-1 lead, but despite Robson's erratic serving she retakes the advantage to win the first set 6-4Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianAs the second set progresses Robson seems to put her first set performance behind her as she puts clear blue water between herself and her opponentPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianWhich brought out more support for the young brit as the crowd sensed victoryPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianSoon it is obvious that Robson is too strong in the shot for the 117th-ranked Duque-MarinoPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianAnd 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"Do you mind young man, there is someone sitting here you know!" Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianIf she continues winning then Robson will have to get used to more of this kind of attention. Next up for her is Marina ErakovicPhotograph: Tom Jenkins for the GuardianDespite his promising defeat of the great Roger Federer yesterday, Sergiy Stakhovsky of the Ukraine was defeated by Jurgen MelzerPhotograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom JenkinsDavid Ferrer during his match against Robert Bautista Agut of Spain. Ferrer won after four setsPhotograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom JenkinsJerzy Janowicz lunges for the ballPhotograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom JenkinsHis 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 JenkinsThe main attraction, Andy Murray takes to Centre Court against Tommy Robredo to the appreciation of the British fansPhotograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom JenkinsAndy Murray runs for the ball early on in the gamePhotograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom JenkinsAndy Murray passing by appears to be the highlight of several fans' dayPhotograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom JenkinsTommy Robredo walks back to his side of the court after ending up on Andy Murray's after a dropshotPhotograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom JenkinsAndy Murray grits his teeth as Robredo, after losing the first two sets, makes life difficult in the thirdPhotograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom JenkinsAnd he's got it – straight sets against the SpaniardPhotograph: Tom Jenkins/Tom Jenkins
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