Wimbledon 2013: day one – in pictures

Rafael Nadal serves during his straight sets defeat to Steve Darcis Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Steve Darcis's serve and volley tactic was highly effective against the former two-time champion
Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Rafael Nadal struggled with knee trouble during the first-round match, but refused to blame the defeat on his ongoing injuries Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

It was not the result that many of the fans on Court One had expected Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

The world No135 defeated Nadal 7-6, 7-6, 6-4 Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Nadal looked tired and dejected in the match's closing stages Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Nadal packs his bags after his straight set defeat Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Maria Sharapova was also in action on day one against Kristina Mladenovic
Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

No3 seed Sharapova was short of her best but showed determination to beat the rising French star Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Sharapova was really tested in a first-set tie break but came through it and comfortably saw out the second set 6-3
Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Roger Federer opened his Wimbledon title defence with 68-minute victory over Victor Hanescu Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian

Home favourite Andy Murray celebrates his 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 victory over Benjamin Becker Photograph: Tom Jenkins for the Guardian