Former world No. 1 Ana Ivanovic from Serbia created drama early on Monday, losing 6-2 7-5 to Russian qualifier Ekaterina Alexandrova.
Former world No. 1 Ana Ivanovic from Serbia created drama early on Monday, losing 6-2 7-5 to Russian qualifier Ekaterina Alexandrova.
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The 21-year-old Alexandrova (right) is ranked 227th in the world, and had never before played a grand slam match.
The 21-year-old Alexandrova (right) is ranked 227th in the world, and had never before played a grand slam match.
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However, Ivanovic's compatriot, men's defending champion and world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, breezed through his first-round match against James Ward of Britain, winning 6-0 7-6 (7-3) 6-4.
However, Ivanovic's compatriot, men's defending champion and world No. 1 Novak Djokovic, breezed through his first-round match against James Ward of Britain, winning 6-0 7-6 (7-3) 6-4.
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Seven-time winner Roger Federer, who missed the French Open due to injury, defeated Argentina's Guido Pella 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-3) 6-3.
Seven-time winner Roger Federer, who missed the French Open due to injury, defeated Argentina's Guido Pella 7-6 (7-5) 7-6 (7-3) 6-3.
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Veteran eighth seed Venus Williams, a five-time Wimbledon champion, celebrates beating Croatia's 20-year-old Donna Vekic in straight sets.
Veteran eighth seed Venus Williams, a five-time Wimbledon champion, celebrates beating Croatia's 20-year-old Donna Vekic in straight sets.
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Japanese fifth seed Kei Nishikori returns during his straight-sets win over Australia's Sam Groth.
Japanese fifth seed Kei Nishikori returns during his straight-sets win over Australia's Sam Groth.
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Croatian ninth seed Marin Cilic won 6-3 7-5 6-3 against U.S. player Brian Baker -- who is making yet another comeback this year from long-term injury problems.
Croatian ninth seed Marin Cilic won 6-3 7-5 6-3 against U.S. player Brian Baker -- who is making yet another comeback this year from long-term injury problems.
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Tennis legend John McEnroe looks on as Canadian sixth seed Milos Raonic, who he is now coaching, warms up ahead of a straight-sets victory over Spaniard Pablo Carreño Busta.
Tennis legend John McEnroe looks on as Canadian sixth seed Milos Raonic, who he is now coaching, warms up ahead of a straight-sets victory over Spaniard Pablo Carreño Busta.
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Camila Giorgi of Italy stretches for the ball during her clash with French Open champion Garbine Muguruza, who won 6-2 5-7 6-4.
Camila Giorgi of Italy stretches for the ball during her clash with French Open champion Garbine Muguruza, who won 6-2 5-7 6-4.
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Muguruza is attempting to become just the second Spaniard to win Wimbledon, after Conchita Martinez in 1994.
Muguruza is attempting to become just the second Spaniard to win Wimbledon, after Conchita Martinez in 1994.
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Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic beat her American doubles partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands in three sets to advance to the second round.
Lucie Safarova of the Czech Republic beat her American doubles partner Bethanie Mattek-Sands in three sets to advance to the second round.
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