Wimbledon 2018 LIVE: Serena Williams and Roger Federer make winning starts at SW19 - plus latest news and updates

Wimbledon 2018 live coverage from day one: Order of play, prize money, how to get tickets, everything you need to know.

Roger Federer begun his quest for a record-extending ninth Wimbledon title as the most famous tennis tournament in the world gets underway in glorious sunshine at the All-England Club.

Federer opened his title defence against Dusan Lajovic of Serbia on Centre Court on Monday, breaking another record in the process as he became first man in the Open era to play the singles tournament at Wimbledon for a 20th straight year. The Swiss cruised through in straight-sets to reach the second round.

Serena Williams is also back after missing last year's tournament while pregnant. The American plays Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands on Court 1. Follow live coverage of The Championships below.

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20:15

Coco Vandeweghe took a fall in the opening set of her first-round match at Wimbledon. Soon enough, she was out of the tournament. 

 

The 16th-seeded American, a two-time Grand Slam semifinalist and two-time quarterfinalist at the All England Club, lost 6-7 (3), 6-3, 8-6 to 42nd-ranked Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic. 

 

In the tiebreaker, Vandeweghe was running forward to chase a short ball when her feet slipped out from under her. She slid feet-first into the net and stayed down for a bit before being checked on, but continued to play. 

20:15

Gael Monfils briefly owned a place in Wimbledon history on Monday until a serve measured at 150 miles per hour was ruled a false reading.

 

The 31-year-old sent down an ace in his all-French first-round clash with Richard Gasquet that drew gasps when a digital board at courtside indicated he had produced the fastest serve ever seen at the championships.

 

It came when Monfils served at 40-0 in the ninth game of the match on Court Two. Gasquet had no answer to the powerful serve out wide.

 

The tournament record of 148mph was set by American Taylor Dent in 2010, and Monfils does not typically serve at such a pace.

 

That meant suspicions were immediately aroused about the veracity of the given speed, and a tournament official later confirmed to Press Association Sport that the measurement technology had served up a fault.

 

Rather than establish a new record, it was reassessed as having been a 135mph serve, the official said.

 

Monfils won through 7-6 (8/6) 7-5 6-4, a significant consolation for the Parisian.

20:02

We've got legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri writing for us throughout the Championships. Here's his second column, in which he focuses on an open women's field and the question of Serena Williams:

 

Wimbledon would normally be Serena Williams' for the taking - but that isn't the case this year

19:28

As Day 1 of The Championships winds down, we reflect over today's events and take a look at some of the main talking points so far:

 

Swan on song

 

Great Britain has a new tennis hero after 19-year-old Katie Swan won a grand slam match for the first time. Swan, ranked 204th in the world, raised home spirits with a 6-2 6-2 win over Irina-Camelia Begu and was a rare British winner on the opening day. She has set the standard that a host of other Brits will hope to match on day two, with the likes of Johanna Konta, Kyle Edmund, Heather Watson and Katie Boulter in action.

 

Welcome back Serena

 

The top seeds in the women's game will have shuddered at the sight of Serena Williams making her Wimbledon comeback. The seven-time champion beat Arantxa Rus in her first match back at the All England Club since 2016 and fired a warning to her rivals. Though not at her absolute best, she battled hard and overpowered her Dutch opponent to extend her winning streak at Wimbledon to 15 matches. Potential third-round opponent Elina Svitolina might be particularly worried, with Caroline Wozniacki likely to be waiting in the quarter-finals should Williams go deep this fortnight.

 

 

Maria, you've got to see her

 

Williams is not the only high-profile name making a Wimbledon return as her long-time rival Maria Sharapova is also back in town. The 2004 winner has missed the last two years at Wimbledon, first because of her drugs ban and then because of an injury. The Russian tackles Vitalia Diatchenko on Court Two on Tuesday afternoon and will hope to get her campaign off to a winning start.

 

Tuesday turn-ups on Centre Court?

 

French Open champion Rafael Nadal will get his campaign under way, second on Centre Court against Denis Kudla. Although the Spaniard will be a heavy favourite to progress against the American, his recent results at Wimbledon suggest he is the most likely candidate to be the victim of an upset. He has not got past the fourth round in any of his last five visits here and has lost to the likes of Gilles Muller, Dustin Brown, a teenage Nick Kyrgios and Steve Darcis. Kudla, ranked 84th in the world, might just fancy his chances.

19:01

Game. Set. Match.

Wawrinka 1-6 7-6 7-6 6-4 Dimitrov

 

Stan Wawrinka put in an inspired performance to beat the sixth seed here at Wimbledon. Shaking off fitness concerns - having coming back from knee surgery in January - the Swiss dug deep to see of the challenge of the Bulgarian to reach the second round of the Championships.

 

18:46

Latest results - Day 1:

 

Men's Singles, First Round 

 

Roger Federer (1), Switzerland, def. Dusan Lajovic, Serbia, 6-1, 6-3, 6-4. 

 

Ivo Karlovic, Croatia, def. Mikhail Youzhny, Russia, 4-6, 7-5, 7-6 (7), 6-3. 

 

Jan-Lennard Struff, Germany, def. Leonardo Mayer (32), Argentina, 3-6, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (5), 7-6 (5), 6-1. 

 

Guillermo Garcia-Lopez, Spain, def. Gastao Elias, Portugal, 6-2, 6-4, 6-2. 

 

Daniil Medvedev, Russia, def. Borna Coric (16), Croatia, 7-6 (6), 6-2, 6-2. 

 

Sam Querrey (11), United States, def. Jordan Thompson, Australia, 6-2, 6-4, 6-3. 

 

 Sergiy Stakhovsky, Ukraine, def. Joao Sousa, Portugal, 6-3, 6-3, 5-7, 1-6, 6-4. 

 

Philipp Kohlschreiber (25), Germany, def. Evgeny Donskoy, Russia, 6-2, 6-4, 7-5. 

 

Gilles Muller, Luxembourg, def. Michael Mmoh, United States, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (7), 3-6, 6-1. 

 

Andreas Seppi, Italy, def. John-Patrick Smith, Australia, 6-2, 6-4, 6-1. 

 

Kevin Anderson (8), South Africa, def. Norbert Gombos, Slovakia, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4.

 

Marin Cilic (3), Croatia, def. Yoshihito Nishioka, Japan, 6-1, 6-4, 6-4. 

 

Guido Pella, Argentina, def. Jason Kubler, Australia, 6-4, 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (3). 

 

Mackenzie Mcdonald, United States, def. Richard Berankis, Lithuania, 4-6, 7-6 (6), 6-3, 7-6 (6). 

 

Nicolas Jarry, Chile, def. Filip Krajinovic (28), Serbia, 6-3, 3-6, 7-6 (5), 6-4. 

 

Lucas Pouille (17), France, def. Denis Kudla, United States, 6-3, 6-3, 2-6, 6-3. 

 

Dennis Novak, Austria, def. Peter Polansky, Canada, 6-2, 6-3, 7-6 (7). 

 

Milos Raonic (13), Canada, def. Liam Broady, Britain, 7-5, 6-0, 6-1. 

 

John Isner (9), United States, def. Yannick Maden, Germany, 6-2, 7-6 (4), 7-5. 

 

Jared Donaldson, United States, def. Malek Jaziri, Tunisia, 7-6 (5), 6-3, 6-1.

 

Thomas Fabbiano, Italy, def. Yuki Bhambri, India, 2-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-2. 

 

Women's Singles, First Round 

 

Karolina Pliskova (7), Czech Republic, def. Harriet Dart, Britain, 7-6 (2), 2-6, 6-1

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Victoria Azarenka, Belarus, def. Ekaterina Alexandrova, Russia, 7-6 (4), 6-3. 

 

Katie Swan, Britain, def. Irina Begu, Romania, 6-2, 6-2. 

 

Kiki Bertens (20), Netherlands, def. Barbora Stefkova, Czech Republic, 6-3, 6-2. 

 

Anna Blinkova, Russia, def. Yafan Wang, China, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 6-4. 

 

Alexandra Dulgheru, Romania, def. Kristyna Pliskova, Czech Republic, 6-4, 1-6, 6-2. 

 

Venus Williams (9), United States, def. Johanna Larsson, Sweden, 6-7 (3), 6-2, 6-1. 

 

Andrea Petkovic, Germany, def. Shuai Zhang (31), China, 6-4, 4-6, 6-2. 

 

Yanina Wickmayer, Belgium, def. Mona Barthel, Germany, 7-5, 6-4. 

 

Rebecca Peterson, Sweden, def. Viktoria Kuzmova, Slovakia, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (9). 

 

Donna Vekic, Croatia, def. Sloane Stephens (4), United States, 6-1, 6-3. 

 

Serena Williams (25), United States, def. Arantxa Rus, Netherlands, 7-5, 6-3. 

 

Sorana Cirstea, Romania, def. Magdalena Rybarikova (19), Slovakia, 7-5, 6-3. 

 

Evgeniya Rodina, Russia, def. Antonia Lottner, Germany, 3-6, 7-5, 6-4. 

 

Luksika Kumkhum, Thailand, def. Bernarda Pera, United States, 4-6, 6-2, 6-3. 

 

Madison Keys (10), United States, def. Ajla Tomljanovic, Australia, 6-4, 6-2.

 

Madison Brengle, United States, def. Aleksandra Krunic, Serbia, 2-6, 6-3, 6-3. 

 

Camila Giorgi, Italy, def. Anastasija Sevastova (21), Latvia, 6-1, 2-6, 6-4. 

 

Ekaterina Makarova, Russia, def. Petra Martic, Croatia, 7-6 (0), 2-6, 6-3.

 

Caroline Wozniacki (2), Denmark, def. Varvara Lepchenko, United States, 6-0, 6-3. 

18:42

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Full report of Serena Williams' first-round win on her return to Wimbledon:

 

Serena Williams makes winning return to SW19 with gutsy win over Arantxa Rus

18:13

Brit watch:

 

Cameron Norrie gets his Wimbledon campaign under way against ex-Brit Aljaz Bedene over on Court 14.. Given all the controversy that Bedene has stoked up in recent years, I can't see the crowds getting behind him tonight...

18:07

British rising star Katie Swan pulled off the finest win of her fledgling career by dumping world No 36 Irina-Camelia Begu out of the first round at Wimbledon.

 

The 19-year-old world number 201 produced an inspired performance to triumph 6-2 6-2, in a composed and controlled victory in front of a packed Court 14 crowd.

 

Bristolian Swan stands 165 places in the world rankings behind the Romanian but promptly dismantled a stunned Begu to reach Wimbledon's second round for the first time.

 

Swan will now face the winner of the first round clash between 29th seed Mihaela Buzarnescu and Aryna Sabalenka, who lost last week's Eastbourne final to Caroline Wozniacki.

 

 

18:00

Game. Set Match.

Rus 5-7 3-6 Williams

 

Ah, there we go. Williams wraps up proceedings with a backhand drive from the baseline. She's through to the second round of Wimbledon.

 

The American will be delighted to have avoided an early slip-up. At one point in this match it looked like Rus might be capable of snatching a result but Williams' power and precision from the baseline proved too much. She'll need to work on her serving, mind, which was a bit off at times - especially in that final game.

 

17:57

Rus 5-7 3-5 Williams

 

The American is struggling to finish off this game for the match. She's taken it to advantage a number of times now but her first serve seems to be letting her down, allowing Rus to claw her way back into play.

17:56

Take note, folks.

17:55

Rus 5-7 3-5 Williams

 

Rus isn't done with this match, as she battles back to take the game to deuce. Williams went on to claim advantage but a looping, mishit forehand brought the game level to 40-40 again.

17:52

Rus 5-7 3-5 Williams

 

The American is serving for the match here. She's totally dominating as she pushes her opponent back before rushing to the centre of the court to meet a Rus return. With one clean sweep, she brings her racket down to thump the ball into space and claim the point.

17:44

Rus 5-7 3-4 Williams

 

The American looks to be back in full control now. She wraps up this game with a stunning ace down the T. Cracking stuff.

17:43

Rus 5-7 3-3 Williams

 

Williams breaks back! It looked like her luck was out after one of Rus’ forehand shots kissed the net before dinking over, leaving the American stranded at the baseline. But Williams kept her cool, dishing out some wonderful forehand shots that proved too much for the 27-year-old. An wide shot from Rus settled the game.

17:38

A huge win for the 19-year-old Briton - what a performance!
 

17:34

Rus 5-7 2-1 Williams

That could be crucial! Rus breaks and it's in particularly controversial circumstances.

 

30-0 up and coasting, Williams reaches a Rus slice which lands flush on the line and smashes a crosscourt winner past her rival. But one of the line judges calls the shot out, only to be overruled by the chair umpire. That means the point has to be replayed, regardless of that huge Williams winner.

 

And inevitably - oh so inevitably - Rus goes on to take advantage of the situation by winning the next four points to break, moving 2-1 up.

 

Things then get worse for Williams at the start of the next game, as she takes a heavy tumble on the baseline and goes down with a loud yelp, clutching at her leg...

17:33

Roger Federer could end Wimbledon as the man with nine titles but no initials.

 

The defending champion unveiled a new Uniqlo kit on Centre Court on Monday, confirming the end of his clothing deal with Nike after more than a decade.

 

The Japanese brand is reported to be paying the Swiss superstar around £22m a year for the next 10 years.

 

Yet missing from his new outfit was Federer's famous logo, a monogram of his initials which, he confirmed, is currently still the property of Nike.

 

"So the 'RF' logo is with Nike at the moment, but it will come to me at some point," he said.

 

"I hope, rather sooner than later, that Nike can be nice and helpful in the process to bring it over to me. It's also something that was very important for me, for the fans really.

 

"It's the process. But the good news is that it will come with me at one point. They are my initials. They are mine."

 

 

 

17:25

Rus 5-7 1-1 Williams

 

The 27-year-old holds serve to draw the set level. A much more straightforward affair this time round after the drama of the last game. On this occasion, she hit the winning point with a beautiful forehand stroke down the line that Williams was helpless to reach.

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Order of play:

Centre Court

13:00:  Roger Federer v Dusan Lajovic, Varvara Lepchenko v Caroline Wozniacki, Stan Wawrinka v Grigor Dimitrov.

Court 1

Donna Vekic v Sloane Stephens, Liam Broady v Milos Raonic, Arantxa Rus v Serena Williams.

Court 2

11:30: Marin Cilic v Yoshihito Nishioka, Johanna Larsson v Venus Williams, Gael Monfils v Richard Gasquet, Elina Svitolina v Tatjana Maria.

Court 3

11:30: Sam Querrey v Jordan Thompson, Ajla Tomljanovic v Madison Keys, John Isner v Yannick Maden, Coco Vandeweghe v Katerina Siniakova.

Court 4

11:30: Evgeniya Rodina v Antonia Lottner, Guillermo Garcia-Lopez v Gastao Elias, Malek Jaziri v Jared Donaldson, Tereza Smitkova v Viktoriya Tomova.

Court 5

11:30: Peter Polansky v Dennis Novak, Luksika Kumkhum v Bernarda Pera, John-Patrick Smith v Andreas Seppi, Lesia Tsurenko v Timea Babos.

Court 6

11:30: Alexandra Dulgheru v Kristyna Pliskova, Petra Martic v Ekaterina Makarova, John Millman v Stefano Travaglia, Vera Lapko v Christina McHale.

Court 7

11:30: Gilles Muller v Michael Mmoh, Aleksandra Krunic v Madison Brengle, Ryan Harrison v Roberto Carballes Baena, Viktorija Golubic v Ons Jabeur.

Court 8

11:30: Mona Barthel v Yanina Wickmayer, Camila Giorgi v Anastasija Sevastova, Yuki Bhambri v Thomas Fabbiano,  Radu Albot v Pablo Carreno Busta.

Court 10

11:30: Sergiy Stakhovsky v Joao Sousa, Yafan Wang v Anna Blinkova, Lukas Lacko v Benjamin Bonzi.

Court 11

11:30: Magdalena Rybarikova v Sorana Cirstea, Jason Kubler v Guido Pella, Laslo Djere v Paolo Lorenzi.

Court 12

11:30 Karolina Pliskova v Harriet Dart, Daniil Medvedev v Borna Coric, Norbert Gombos v Kevin Anderson, Svetlana Kuznetsova v Barbora Strycova.

Court 14

11:30: Jan-Lennard Struff v Leonardo Mayer, Kiki Bertens v Barbora Stefkova, Irina-Camelia Begu v Katie Swan.

Court 15

11:30: Nicolas Jarry v Filip Krajinovic, Viktoria Kuzmova v Rebecca Peterson 3. Steve Johnson v Ruben Bemelmans

Court 16

11:30: Philipp Kohlschreiber v Evgeny Donskoy, Ricardas Berankis v Mackenzie McDonald, Anna Karolina Schmiedlova v Kristina Mladenovic, Aryna Sabalenka v Mihaela Buzarnescu

Court 17

11:30: Shuai Zhang v Andrea Petkovic, Ivo Karlovic v Mikhail Youzhny, Adrian Mannarino v Christian Garin (Not Before: 6:00pm) Kateryna Bondarenko v Lucie Safarova

Court 18

11:30 Lucas Pouille v Denis Kudla, Ekaterina Alexandrova v Victoria Azarenka, Stefanos Tsitsipas v Gregoire Barrere, Julia Goerges v Monica Puig