Day 1, Part 2 Wimbledon

Shall I compare the two summers day? Thou art lovely and more temperate.

Rough winds do shake the Darling buds of May. And some are's group

youth has too short a date. Often it is gold complexion gained.

By chance, on nature 's changing course. You cannot be serious. That

ball was on the line. But by internal summer shall not fade. Nor

lose possession of that fair. Thou shall one dressed in his shade when

in eternal lines to time. So long as men can breathe or eyes can see. So

long lives this and this is life. Welcome to Wimbledon 2016.

Those words we just heard from William Shakespeare still resonate

400 years after his passing. What a perfect way to welcome the start of

the Championships as Wimbledon celebrates its 130th year. It is a

tournament is steeped in history and tradition and remains the most

prestigious prize in tennis. Two of the great champions who have won

here, Boris Becker and Martina Navratilova say that Centre Court to

them is like coming home. Good afternoon. I feel very much the same

here in this beautiful BBC studio. What an outlook we have over the

grounds. Wimbledon is always special. This will be my home for

the next two weeks and we look forward to steering you through what

will prove to be a magical tournament. The weather has been

kind to us on the opening day, bathed in sunshine and play is

underway and here are some of the stars you can see this afternoon.

Novak Djokovic begins his campaign to win a third straight Wimbledon

and a fifth consecutive grand slam. The top seed faces British number

five James Ward in the opening match on Centre Court. French Open

champion Garbine Muguruza was the runner-up at Wimbledon last year and

start title bid here. Seven time champion Roger Federer loves this

place but has not won a Grand Slam in four years. Venus Williams is a

familiar face at the All-England Club, the five-time champion begins

her 19th Wimbledon today. Former British number one Laura Robson beat

Angelique Kerber at this stage the five years ago but has since been

plagued by injury. Angelique Kerber's star has risen after she

won the Australian Open earlier this year. Milos Raonic has a super serve

and he is here with his new super coach, John McEnroe will be in the

Canadian's corner. And those are some of the key names to look out

for. Djokovic against James Ward is on Centre Court. Garbine Muguruza

next and Roger Federer completes the line-up on Centre Court today. On

Court Number One, Venus Williams taking on the 19-year-old. And then,

Sam Groth of Australia takes on the number five seed Kei Nishikori and

Laura Robson takes on Angelique Kerber on Court number one third.

The other matches we will be looking for, Madison Keys, the ninth seed,

having just broken into the top ten for the first time. Milos Raonic,

who made the final at Queen's Club will be on later this afternoon.

Alex Ward of Great Britain got a wildcard and he takes on the

talented David Goffin and Naomi Broady is also in action as she

takes on one of the seeds here. Just say throughout the we will have live

coverage as always on BBC One, BBC Two and the red button. And up to 15

courts are available to watch. And if you can't watch, you can listen

to live commentary on radio five live and five live sports extra.

Wimbledon on the BBC is covered from every angle. Let us tell you what

has been happening so far after play got underway at 11:30am. Sabine

Lisicki, a former runner-up is sailed through against Shelby Rogers

of the United States. Who had such a good run at the French Open

recently, dropping just four games as she reached the second round. She

is through to face Sam Stosur, the 14th seed, who came through against

her Polish opponent. The former US Open champion winning 7-5, 6-3. Sam

Stosur against Sabine Lisicki in round two. And the first seed out of

the championship is the 25th seed. The Romanian was defeated by a

German opponent 6-1, 6-4. The first seed to go out of this year 's

championship. In the men's event, Marin Cilic, the 19th, former US

Open champion has gone through in straight sets against Ryan Baker of

the United States. Who is 32 years old, plagued by injury. -- Brian

Baker. He came up against and inform Marin Cilic. And we have lost one

seed in the men's championship as well. Philipp Kohlschreiber of

Germany has gone out. Losing to Herbert of France. Herbert is the

partner of Nicolas Mas at in the Men's Doubles, they are the top

seeds at Wimbledon. And Adrian Mannarino, we were watching this

earlier on BBC Two. Playing Kyle Edmund of Great Britain, he was not

able to take a set of the Frenchman who went through in straight sets.

6-2, 7-5, 6-4. Mannarino France goes through and sadly for Kyle Edmund he

is out of the tournament in the first round. So that is what has

been happening so far today. I say it has been bathed in sunshine, it

was lovely. We had a little bit of rain when I first popped in today

but let us find out what the weather holds for the rest of the day with

Carol Kirkwood. A fabulous view over Henman Hill, they were being used as

parasols rather than shelter from the rain. We are not inspecting rain

this afternoon. It should stay dry. The cloud will come over and the

temperature is down a touch but the sun comes out and we will get

temperatures of up to about 21 or 22 Celsius. This evening we are looking

at a fine evening ahead with amounts of cloud but sunny spells but

staying bright. Tomorrow is a different story. We are accepting

rain. It will probably come around mid-afternoon. It should clear early

evening but as we head into Wednesday, more rain on the cards

around lunchtime. It will be with us for a few hours when it arrives and

as it clears, we are once again looking at showery outbreaks of rain

on and off throughout the aiming. The more showers on Thursday but

hopefully, this forecast may change, things may move a little bit faster

than we think at the moment. Thank you Carol. It is the opening day of

the Championships and that means the defending champion opens up play.

Here he comes, Novak Djokovic leading out Britain's James Ward in

this opening round. A huge cheer for both players

because James Ward has certainly played his part in Britain's Davis

Cup success with that magnificent victory over John is now but he is

up against the man of the moment, Novak Djokovic, undefeated in the

major championships for 12 months. Djokovic up against James Ward in

the opening match on Centre Court. That match is now over on BBC Two.

James Ward has finally got back into this match. He was 6-0, 3-0 down but

has now broken Djokovic and has won two games. That game is now over on

BBC Two. We are going to be heading over to Court Number One because the

five-time champion Venus Williams is the number eight seed up against

Donovan Ricketts of rosacea, who promised so much at 16 years of age

but has not done that well in the last couple of years. She is toted

toe with Venus Williams at the moment, 4-4. Venus serving with an

advantage, we will join our commentators Tracy Austin and Kris

Bradman. COMMENTATOR: Another challenge, we have had plenty of

those in the match. Break point in this game. There have been two

breaks of serve in a row. No luck there.

The story of the match, the first two games, Williams served first,

holding from 15-40. We got to breaks in a row and Venus Williams is

really struggling behind her second serve so far. Three from 13.

Opponent looked very nervous at the start but she is pushing Venus here.

She has only won two main draw matches on the tour this year, not

coming in with confidence. Playing on this historic court can add

nerves as well. On top of that, playing Venus Williams who has won

here five times. But Vekic has looked a bit more comfortable in the

last few games. The tickly when she broke Venus in that seventh game.

She has made some unusual unforced errors. Venus got broken in that

seventh game. Some wild errors missing by seven or eight feet. She

has not found her rhythm completely yet either. Just her 20th match of

the year. Her first on grass. Has not played since the French. A lot

of strapping on her upper left leg. She talked about being able to push

off on the serve as we have seen. 36 years young, ten days ago. Donna

Vekic only has ten hours left as a teenager. She turns 20 at midnight.

Serving to stay in this opening set, Vekic at 4-5.

What was interesting is that when Vekic broke, she lost the first

point of the next game and got very down on herself quickly and then

served a double fault. Two double faults in a row. The nerves showed

up when she got up in the match. David Felgate on the right, Stan

Wawrinka, Vekic's boyfriend in the crowd as well. On the line, first

ace. David Felgate the coach of course,

second stint as Vekic's coach. Venus reaching for that ball,

expecting it to come to her. Terrific hold. Interesting when she

was down, she came out and serve an incredible game. Went after it.

Played so passively in the eighth game when she was up eight rate. It

is amazing how the mind gets in the way in sports.

Tough enough taking on Venus Williams for the first time at

Wimbledon on Court Number One, she doesn't want to take on herself as

well, Vekic. Not much on that second serve at

all. Three from 14. So predictable to a right-hander's forehand as

well. Got away with it. A little fist pump

from Stan Wawrinka, first time I have seen any reaction from him.

Talk us through this folly, Tracy? I thought it was going to be a swing

folly. -- volley. Such a great range at the net. Vekic

actually hit a great shot, tried to keep it down low and away from

Williams. One big stretch to the right, long arm and she has got the

point. Vekic looking so much more promising

since the beginning of the match when she was awfully timid. Really

going after her ground strokes now. One from four on break points so

far. Solid play, really took it to Venus

there. Really impressive in the last couple of games. Better footwork,

looking more alert. Hitting with more authority and conviction on her

ground strokes. Altogether looks like she believes she can win this

set. She look very nervous when she walked on the court. It is

remarkable, she has won two of the last 13 matches, losing first-round

everywhere, including the qualifying. She dropped down to the

$15,000 event at is born a couple of weeks ago but it has been a very

lean time. After all of the hype is a 16-year-old. It was an amazing

start for her, runner up in Tashkent in her first main draw event but it

has been different since. It is often difficult to deal with those

huge expectations. You are not used to losing, your confidence takes a

hit. Hammond matches has she watched? Always there and always

supporting. She is terrific at supporting opponent's shots as well.

Vekic serving for the set. This is the same side Vekic served with when

she was up a break in the eighth game. I would say if she plays with

a bit more aggression in this game. This is the sort of tennis we saw

Vekic produced to get into the top 50. Venus needs to do more on that

second serve. Any opportunity with the ball sitting up, she has to take

a bigger cut to the corners. Big deep breaths. Third double

fault, for the year, she has twice as many double faults as aces.

She'd missed it. The youngster has got a lot of support here on Court

Number One. Two set points. If you don't take it, Venus will.

Vekic had that forehand that she didn't do enough with.

To smile is back again. She is almost playing the match with the

crowd. The quality of this match has really

heightened as we go deeper into the first set. Longer rallies and better

hitting by both players. From two set points to break point.

That second serve kicked off the line. Williams did not get a good

hit at it. One from four on break points,

Williams. The margins are so small. I feel

like Vekic just act off about 20% when she had those set points. Her

court position backed up about three feet. Williams took advantage.

That is tough. Venus is getting down so low for these strokes. She is six

feet one, 180 ?5. Amazing how quickly things can turn

around. When she set up the two set points, the noise from the crowd,

she couldn't help but smile. That has long gone. Vekic doesn't have a

lot of my twins this year. -- match wins. Whereas Williams has a

lifetime experience. It is only the second point Vekic

has one in the last 11. Is that Wishaw thinking session Mark

she's walking already. -- wishful. It wasn't that far in. Venus getting

a much read on the Vekic serves, only 48% in.

She has used the wrong foot as well today.

Such a good shot on the grass. Turf for your opponent to get the

traction to turn. 63 minutes, two set points, serving

at 6-5, that will hurt. It well, you have to wonder if it is too much to

overcome the 19 old, were so little experience in these situations. Such

an interesting change of momentum throughout that set of Vekic looking

nervous to start, Venus was playing solid but not overpowering, so it

let Vekic hang around in the set. She started to gain some confidence.

19% of second serve points 14 Venus. That was problematic. It is unlikely

we will see that again in the second shared. -- set. She will feel more

comfortable, positive in the scoreline. It was Vekic who blinked

when she was up the break, a couple of times in that set. She won the

spin of the coin and chose to receive. Gave her time to settle

those nerves. They moved it well in the opening service game is. She has

got to tell herself she is in this, and before the match, the reason she

was nervous because of her form, she didn't anticipate getting as close

as she has here. She will take that into the second set. In any shape or

form. You try to find a way. There has been a lot of talk about the

dress Vekic is wearing, it has had to be altered by the company. It is

too flimsy and short. Not a good wrong foot. Vekic missing

a lot of the first serves at the net, their head is coming down too

quickly. She needs to relax at arm and keep that head up a little bit

longer. Venus's returns have found the group

now. How important is opening service

game for Vekic? More important for Vekic, because you had those two set

points, she had her hopes up and they disintegrated at that point.

See if she gets broken yet if Williams could run away with the

second set. That is nice! Vekic has time to get

set and to an load, she has done eight a big job, the forehand -- a

great job. Awfully good passing shot. To

reflect balance to get that outside leg nice and strong do hit that

forehand. Well done, really good from 0-30, gets her nose in front,

second set. That was an important game to hold, because of Vekic had

her chances, it is missed opportunities by her on Court One.

The same applies with James Ward over on Centre Court, he said

against the defending champion, Novak Djokovic, who had three break

points to go 6-5 up, now serving to say, stay in the second set. It is

15-30 on his serve. You can see that on BBC Two. But we are staying on

Court One here. A bit of mental baggage for Venus, she would have

loved to have got the break on the second. A good message from Vekic

that hold. Very difficult shot to hit from

Vekic. The ball coming across from the court from her, and redirected

up the line, accuracy. Very smart shot, didn't go to the

place but just the placement. Seven single Grand Slams Venus has.

13 in doubles with Serena, three gold at the Olympics.

From 0-30, Venus holding on. Vekic making a macro is irritated by how

many times Venus is catching the ball. She has got to keep those

instructions out of her head, she has enough on her platter.

There was the kind of mistakes Venus has to be frustrated by. That is a

return which is very makeable, she should be in the offensive position

after that return. First match on grass.

It is the winning ball back. Both of the Williams sisters might make a

grass tournament to their schedule. This has worked well for them. There

are not many who could do that. There has been no sign of any signal

on the first match back. She is at home. It is amazing. For both

players at well, it seems easy traction. -- as well.

Fantastic length. Venus looked comfortable on these ground strokes.

Getting into a good rhythm, nice length. The bird flu on the court

there -- flew. . That is super. Stays in front,

Vekic. It is remarkable, this match is one

hour and 17 minutes, the five Wimbledon titles for Venus. This

battling, back in the top ten having one last year. That is a phenomenal

achievement. It is just the fatigue side, winning matches a day, if she

can be a serious contender. It is more important for Venus than other

players do have quicker matches and hasn't played doubles for a couple

of years, played in France trying to get ready for Rio. Here as well. She

didn't want to spend so much time on the court, give herself more of a

shot when she is in the singles. And at 36, that's another element

because she is really breaking all the rules. We've seen a few players

at this level, Chris Evert retired when she was 34. I don't see Venus

slowing down as far as motivation. She still enjoys the challenge.

Number eight in the world, Venus Williams. Set up, second set,

serving with new balls. Does often struggle with the balls,

doesn't she? But sickly on first serve -- particularly.

Going at it as soon as she can. We mention Vekic, she has played for

tournaments. She has played some matches, the problem is she hasn't

had many wins on the grass. No prizes for guessing it that was a

catch or not. 112 miles an hour with new balls. New balls give it a

slight advantage to the server, it moves through the court quicker.

She is saying the ball is dead. Can sometimes happen when you hit it, it

goes soft. The umpire says no. They are new balls.

Keeping her eye on the umpire, she knows she has two speed up between

points on serve. 20 seconds between. Big serving from Venus. She is not

happy, Vekic, about the time Venus is taking over the serve or ball

tosses. But three first serves from Venus, couldn't get her racket to

contact in time. So often we talk rugby offensive of

Venus, but she is good at defensive as well. -- talk about the

offensive. That ball is short in the court,

Venus needs a step forward and more top-spin on that.

People did not hear the call, so Vekic is challenging that mis-hit.

Is it out? Good challenge. They both got to

challenge is wrong in the first set. It is a great innovation, Hawk-Eye.

Great for the players, it is fair at the end of the day if they use their

challenge wisely will stop it build strong for the crowd. -- it builds

drama for the crowd. Oh, so solid at the net. She has not

missed a volley yet. This is where Venus spends more time than usual on

this surface, at the net, when she is successful. It did look a little

wide, Venus does not look convinced. It has courted, you are right. It

was a quick challenge. It has got a similar feel to the

first set, it will be about the bigger point. You were world number

one at 16, you won big points. How do you get over that line? It is

just about feeling, but interest and believe you'd won so many matters,

you have played so many big matches and you stay in the moment. I find a

lot of the players start thinking ahead to far, like when Vekic got

those two set points, she then backed off from being clear on the

strategy and the tactic she needed to employ in the next points,

instead of thinking big picture, I can win over Venus Williams. It is

about staying calm, keeping your heart rate low and keeping clear. It

is easier said than done. That is for sure. It is not a coincidence

that top players are all able to do all of the above, over and over

again in their career. It is good to see Vekic after that terrible form

coming in in terms of results. She is having a chat about the time

Venus is taken? She is ranked 112th in the world, it doesn't feel like

that at all. Still only 19. Nine hours and a quarter, teenage years

behind her. Vekic backing up just a little bit.

On grass, you really need to hold your ground use your legs push

forward. Too late to challenge now. Not a

good time to challenge as well. Unless you are pretty sure at this

point, save it for bigger points I think. It was in, Hawk-Eye tells us.

To me, this is a good sign, when Venus starts to hit winners on the

forehand, she stays down because that is the side that can break down

and spray. 15 winners therefore Williams but she is still behind

Vekic, who is on 23, overall in the match.

On serve in this second set, four breaks in the first set. Twice we

had back-to-back breaks. Over an hour and a half now as well, for a

set and a half. The backhand down the line has been

spot on. Really great also hiking by both

players. Having to get the legs way down and get the racket head

underneath the ball. A lot of power from both players.

Venus just widening the court there are little, getting a sharp ankle.

-- angle. Makes me giggle, the come on from

the Croatian. We have talked about the lack of

form coming in, the lack of wins and her ranking on the slide. But

sometimes just one win or a performance can turn everything

around? Absolutely. I think even if she doesn't win this match, her

confidence has grown. To be able to stay toted toe and have two set

points in the first set. Recognise her game is strong enough to compete

at this level with a top ten player. David Felgate, her coach will be

feeding this as well, saying what she did well. A good form and a good

run is just around the corner. Just keep working hard and putting in the

hours. That is what you see in press conferences, they go out every day.

Just to go out and give 100%. You figure that in the end it will pay

off. As you said, it can take one good match to turn things around.

She must feel like she is in a slump right now.

Stan Wawrinka, and his agent and Donna's there on the right.

Fifth ace. No doubt Venus is serving better as the match goes on. Not

only the first service assented. Great play. Make it awkward, the

smile is back. Terrific pass from Vekic. Every time she gets the vast

an Venus's racket, she hits a winner but she gets this one down low.

How do you defend that? Venus could tell you she was going to hit that

one and would still ace you. Trying for the angle but lost the

racket head speed. We have not really yet seen a drop shot or a

deliberate short ball to bring someone in.

On cue. What telepathy. Took advantage of it well as well. Most

players like to come into the net on their own terms.

Stunning return. Can really see at times in this match why there were

some at excitement about this young woman when she was 16.

Now then. One of those big points we talked about. Six break point for

Vekic, she has broken twice. Big points, Williams solid as a

rock. Absorbing the pace. Terrific end to the game. A mini

battle. To Williams. 116 mph. Just one mile per hour shy of her fastest

serve today. At a crucial moment and that is the sign of a good server,

they can come up big at the crucial moments.

She wasn't ready, she was concerned about the serve, the ball sort of

crawled over, didn't it? Often times I think Vekic has to be ready

quicker for that second shot. That head continues to come down too

quickly on the serve. Hence the ball in the net.

Just tightening the rains here, Williams. You just don't feel she is

going to miss. You feel they has that extra gear to go to in the big

moments. Particularly on this surface. At this tournament. You

feel that she has 25% more belief when she walks into these grounds.

Venus won here for the first time when Donna was three.

Brilliant. Punishing ground strokes from Williams.

Terrific footwork to get enough room. Two more break points, two

from five converted so far. Vekic has got to feel like these are match

points. So again, you go back to those

chances in the first set for Donna Vekic and same in the second. That

break point when she was rallying well and she suddenly went for an

ambitious forehand down the line. What happens in that moment, hoping

to hit the winner? I think that is a little scar tissue on the year. So

many losses under your belt and so few wins that you can pull from. You

start to have those doubts that creep into your head just before

point of contact rather than playing on instinct and belief behind you.

The doubts start to creep in and that is such a difficult time for an

athlete to get out of her slump and try to get back to where they are

feeling positive on the court. We can see that Vekic can hit the ball

beautifully. First serve percentage could be higher, 51%. She clearly

needs to be about 65, especially against someone like Williams who

returns so well. It has taken an hour and 49 minutes. The five-time

former champion will serve for the match. At a set and 5-4.

Finishing with a flourish here, Williams. Three match points.

A tough opener. First match on the grass this year for Venus Williams

ends in success. Terrific effort by Donna Vekic. Just the big points to

Williams. So often in her career, she wins them, she did today. She is

through to round two. And there are plenty pleased about

it as well. 71st Grand Slam main draw. Vekic will turn 20 tomorrow,

she will be back for more, hopefully she will find her belief and

confidence. They enjoyed her performance, the crowd. They really

tried to get behind her as well. She gave Venus Williams a run for her

first round money. Amazing record here. Five titles, eight finals,

three other quarterfinals. Always dangerous here at Wimbledon.

You can just tell at 36 years old she soaks it up and takes it in.

First match on this opening day comes to an end, the crowd will be

able to get some refreshment before the next match takes to the court.

The court played magnificently, as you would expect. A super day that

opens the championship this year. Plenty of sunshine and with warmth

in the sunshine as well. It was straight sets, 7-6, 6-4.

Venus Williams talks to us. Some high-quality tennis at the today. A

tough introduction back to Wimbledon, how would you assess your

performance? The first round is never easy and she played good

tennis. She is working hard. I come out and I had the players to feel

free and go for it. I felt like I couldn't hit the winner to start

with, she ran everything down. You took control back and must be

delighted with how you finished off both sets. Won yes, the first set

had some hairy moments, bound some set points. That is where experience

kicks in. That is where I felt I had the chance to win the most important

points. Definitely needed the experience. You are in your 19th

Wimbledon and playing against a 19-year-old, experience on your

side. People are quick to mention your age and your health, what is

the secret to keeping going and playing these matches at a

high-level? You have got to enjoy the battle. Every single time you

walk on the court it is a battle. You never know how your opponent

will play, the wind might blow, you might play badly. You just have to

enjoy it and fight every single time. The crowd love seeing you

here, how special is it after all these years coming to Wimbledon? You

only live once, so you have to enjoy it. You have to do it while you are

fairly young. And I guess somehow I am still fairly young. You just have

to live in the moment. When it is over, it is over. Certainly not over

yet. Congratulations. Thank you. Venus proving what a great champion

she is. The five-time champion digging deep at the end of each set,

saving set points against a very talented young player. She keeps her

dream alive. She calls Wimbledon the love of her life and enjoys being

here. The great champion is through to the next round.

Venus goes through in straight sets. 7-6, 6-4. Let us remind you and tell

you what has been happening elsewhere. We have some match points

and a bit of a shock. Ana Ivanovic, the 23rd seed has gone out, 6-2,

7-5. This is the young lady who put out Harriet Dart in the qualifying,

13-11 in the third set. Britain's Harriet Dart, beaten in the

qualifying. What a story that is. Madison Keyes is through. The

American number nine seed losing just four games to Laura Sigman and

of Germany. She is through to face Kerstin Filkins of Germany in the

next round. -- Sigman and. That is what has been happening in

the ladies. Ivo Karlovic, six feet ten with a massive serve has put up

Borna Coric of Croatia, one of the rising stars. No answer to the big

serve of the Croatian. David Ferrer also through, he missed

the Championships last year because of an injury but lost just four

games on his way through to the second round.

Huge cheer the David Ferrer, and a huge cheer the Novak Djokovic, the

defending champion, he is put out Britain's James Wharton, he was one

setup, but James Ward made it battle that, and Djokovic going through

6-0, 7-6, 6-4, James Ward's burst appearance on Centre Court. -- first

appearance. Novak Djokovic, he loved his Centre Court last year, winning

the final, winning the championship yet once again, he holds all the

macro all for grand slam titles and is the one to beat. The man who is

trying to be Tim is Andy Murray. He will make his debut at this year's

chairmanship tomorrow. We have been seeing Murray with his pre-bummer

than photo shoot, and we went to visit him underground. --

pre-Wimbledon. You are on top of the world at

Canary Wharf last year, you've gone underground. It is the only

semi-date we've had. You have come off the back of your fifth Queen's,

how much did that title mean to you? I came into Queen's with only a

couple of days preparation on the grass, said play some good tennis

was nice. Any time you can break a record, do something that's not been

done before, it gives you a lift. Queen's, as a tournament, means a

lot to me. You have had a great season, you've got to the final of

two Grand Slams. Is that enough EU, or do you measure success on winning

them? -- is that enough for you. I can't win all of them, I'm putting

my self in the positions. My a Chrissy has been go, I've had the

best clay-court series. -- my accuracy. Although I didn't get what

I wanted, there is still the Olympics to come, two Grand Slams.

The season is far from finished yet. In order to beat Novak Djokovic,

what do you do? I know when I go on the court, if I want to win, I have

to play a great match. You have to be tactical, you have to be fresh,

and therefore the better you are. You have to play a greater match. If

I do play, it would have to be in the final. I would sign up for that

now. Just wait and see. Your grand slam victories, how much was at

having your coach back? I've spoken to him, timings didn't work out in

the past. To have him back is great. I enjoy working with him in the

past, we had a lot of success together. How does the relationship

work? Do you start from the beginning or way you left off? We

start from where we were. I have a team in place before he came back,

and I started working with Jimmy Delgadillo. My results were good.

How long does it take his ethos to involve trade into your match and

psychology? Was it there in Queen's? That can have an immediate impact.

In terms of making changes in your game, that can take a little bit

longer, that takes time on the practice court for them to get

better. You can't he told Justice serve better having his experience

in the team will be a benefit. I am sure he will help me in the next few

weeks. Looks a very dramatic photo shoot.

It is interesting, Ivan Lendl back, he had so much success. He did have

success, and Andy has had a great couple of years coming back from the

back injury. I think he is happy to have Ivan Lendl back in his team,

just to get that extra bit of experience. He had his best couple

of years when he was on his team. Andy Murray place tomorrow. You'd

come back from watching Venus Williams. She still plays so well.

36 years old, still moves well and has those champion instincts. She

does, because she didn't play that well today. She got through that

match. It was in the crucial moment where she was able to elevate her

game. I think that went been as macro walk through the grounds here,

she improves by 25% -- when Venus. Just with the knowledge her game

matches up with the service, with the big serve. She plays around the

forecourt very well. She gets down so low, most of the points will be

long. That bodes for her. You think about the ailments she has had, do

you think she has another grand slam in her or is she happy to be just

playing and enjoying computing? A bit of both, she think she can be

dangerous again. She did well in the grand slam, got to the quarters of

the US Open, fourth round here and broken to the top ten again at 35.

Nobody really wants to see the name next to Venus at London because she

has so much experience and so many wins here. She has won 76 matches,

or something like that. And outrageous number of matches. At 36,

I think her passion is still just as strong as when she was 17. That says

a lot because it was Richard who said at the beginning of their

careers, they have so many things they want to move on to. The fact

they've gone on and on some other things and being away from tennis

for a bit of time has helped them than their careers. It is amazing

how tennis has changed since Venus first appeared on the scene. It was

Venus and Serena who made a big change. Every ten years there is

some change, and the change they brought was they could hit

offensively from defensive positions. There was no place to go

to, there was power from the serve, from the backhand. When they were

eight feet behind, they could still make winners. They made the rest of

the tournament stronger, they spent time in the gym. People had to be

more physical. Those two, Venus and Serena, really heightened the level

where everyone had to be so much physical with their game. Tracy,

stayed there, because we will be going to Centre Court soon. We were

talking about Venus Williams and the illnesses she has had, but someone

who has had a tab time as Law Robson. Wrist surgery and last week

she had an injured by a -- injured fire. -- Laura Robson.

Laura, what do you make of the draw, the Australian champion? Are you

cursing your luck? Definitely not cursing it, they're always tough

games here. Going into it, I knew any match would be tough. She is a

hard opponent. She has won a slam this year. It is interesting to see

how we match up. 24 years Britain has been waiting for a junior

champion, they have one now. It is your history here, having been

junior champion. Does it count for a lot? Do you feel more confident? It

is always a special atmosphere playing here. I live ten minutes

away, it is my home tournament. Every match on any court is a

special one. I've been very lucky to play on visually every court in this

place. I am super excited and thrilled to be a part of the

tournament. Hoping to ready play well as well. Generally, over the

last few months, would it be fair to say you've been fit in that time?

You have been able to play tennis. Finally healthy and fit. This is the

longest period of time in a long while. It is nice to play a

tournament back-to-back, and I'm not worried about hurting my wrist.

Little niggles come up like every other player, but nothing, touch

wood, nothing big. You said your brain was switching off at deuce.

Have you can't be on switch? I hope so, we will find out. It is

something that comes with confidence and having that inner belief you

will make the Romeu on the big points. That is a work in progress

-- make the ball. Russell Fuller was asking the questions there. Great to

say she is healthy, and she is going on Court One. Back in 2008, everyone

expecting so much, she loved the big occasions, but these injuries, and

when he has surgery, it is so hard. Especially from a rest. Laura was a

highly touted junior, and she beat Angelique Kerber in 2011, but that

was before she was part of the elite, and Laura was on the rise.

She has nothing to lose, the crowd will be in her favour. Hopefully she

can use that to feed off their energy and Kerber, it has been an

interesting year, starting after with a win at the Australian Open

and then struggling to put match wins on the board, because of the

expectations. Remember, she lost in the first round of the French Open.

Laura Robson, go out and use your skill on the grass. Does it work

well Angelique Kerber doesn't play much left hand shops. Any match in a

grand slam, first round, you have nerves, but she feels more confident

at Wimbledon. Kerber won't like playing Robson, who can hurt. She

feels so comfortable her. Angelique Kerber has played well on grass, she

won last year. It has been so topsy-turvy this year, it has been

Serena Williams and then everyone fighting to win to become number two

in the world. Nobody has sustained it. Whether it is Kerber or

Muguruza. It has been up and down. It gives people who are ranked 70

and 80, it gives players that are ranked lower that feeling, why not

me? I've seen someone else ranked at my level upset a normal player. You

mentioned Catrina Muguruza -- Garbine Muguruza. You can see that

the monkey is off her back. She won't be asked, when will you win

your first grand slam title? There are more expectations of... People

were saying last year, that big game, she moves well, she seems to

handle her emotions on court. She is regal the way she walks out there.

They were in 19 hurt the next number one when Serena Williams retires. I

think we were. We have seen so many players who have gotten to number

one and in the last five years, that trend has changed. They have

struggled. Garbine Muguruza, the star attraction on the ladies tour.

After that French Open win. There she is on your left, facing Camila

Giorgi. Let out on to Centre Court at the Djokovic's first game.

Garbine Muguruza stepping out onto court, she wowed the crowds last

year. What can she do this year? She is one of the players who have

embraced social media, as you will see here.

This is my first tournament, and I won my first tournament in

Venezuela. This was last year when I reached

the final, I lost to Serena. I was so disappointed, as you can

see. A very expressive face. This one is from Beijing when I won

the trophy. This one is when I realised I won

the Grand Slam and they fell down and hurt my knee. It is bleeding

here. This was a day in between Paris where I finally got to see the

sun, and I wanted to take a self be. What a talent she is, moonwalk in,

got all the moves. She can probably cook as well. She is not too shy.

Star attraction for the women's game. She can make a fortune but you

can go right to the top of the rankings. Beautiful smile, well

spoken, takes the media well. Just so much power. Big serve, to hit to

all the locations. She hits the ball early and on the rise, not a typical

Spanish player for they have so much access of top-spin. She goes after

their shots, flat to the corners. We expected so much from her, but she

had a bit of a foot injury and struggles for the first few months,

but in Miami came around, played better in Rome, got to the

semifinals and in the French Open, need we say more? Took the title

from Serena Williams, which is a big ask. She has been onto the phone to

Rafael Nadal, asking how you change on the grass, moving from one to

another. He has helped. We are all ready for this. Last year's finalist

against a tricky Italian, Camila Giorgi.

COMMENTATOR: This is big for Garbine Muguruza. What she did last year,

suddenly she is a star. Played just one match since she won

in Paris, lost in Majorca. We have seen it straightaway, no

surprise us, they both go after the ball. Both will be camped on their

baseline, but agreed to your geek, he will be on the baseline. Her job

is to push Muguruza back -- Giorgi. Terratec started. Neither of these

players come to ball being dictated to. -- of comfortable.

You can probably hear the Italian contingent, the battle between Spain

and Italy, and Spain and Italy in your 2016 starting at five o'clock.

There is dad in the middle. He is a character.

Huge trading from the ground, and even mega power from behind the

baseline, got the racket through, so confident is Muguruza after that

Paris when. A great play from the Italian. It is

interesting with ten two, she is unusual. She has a male idol. -- it

is interesting with Giorgi. It is not just power, real talent in

the hands as well. We thought it might be an attractive

match, and the early signs are good. Again, as soon as she sees the

opportunity, she is in quick as a flash. Very precise with her setup,

like her idol, Serena Williams. Some wonderful shot from Muguruza.

You'll be will be feeling hard done by, didn't do very much wrong in

that service game. Super returning from Muguruza. Looks for every

opportunity. Released at up to Serena in that Paris final, meant

and also with her game, it was like Serena was being beaten by a younger

version of herself. Keep an eye on where Muguruza comes from, she

stands on the baseline, that is impressive. Like her idol.

She was standing about one metre inside the baseline to take that.

However much she misses, Angie has been missing a lot this year, she

has not changed her stance one iota -- and she has been.

Thrilling. Smiles all around. She has such an explosive game, it is

all or nothing with Giorgi, she has a Mac live timing and has the body

of a gymnast. She used to be a gymnast before she was a tennis

player, she is some athlete. Both trained to within an inch of

their lives. Muguruza is six foot, Giorgi is five foot six. Doesn't

look as tall as that, but that is the reality.

A feisty riposte, there is Muguruza's coach. This could be

another world number one. Yes, she's not sure but she is not

going to challenge. So, two breaks to start this match.

With Giorgi, it is all about consistency. We've seen the attitude

and stroke making, can she keep it going? She is still 2020 and test

side. Hardly had time there, but she found

some, she found the space, too. Results over the last few mums have

not been too good for Giorgi, she's been struggling with a back injury,

and anyone who has had a bad back knows it affects everything you do,

training, anything you want to do. It is a struggle.

Consequently, results have been tough to take. Seven times she has

been a first-round loser. She was seeded last year coming into

Wimbledon. Seeded 31 and now she picks up Muguruza in the first

round. Do either of these players know the

word defence? They don't know the word compromise. It was not in the

Spanish coaching manual or the Italian one, it is like someone has

ripped it out. These, you have to watch from

Georgie. She was unfortunate in the juniors, her serve was absolutely

terrible. It is miraculously good compared to how it used to be. But

this is a major weakness and why she is down in the rankings.

Last year she served more double faults than any other player on the

tour, 458. It tells you how good the rest of her game is though that she

gets the wooden spoon the last few seasons for the double faults.

It was Giorgi who made the play and made the angle. Getting very

animated. Not going to have too many long

rallies. First strike absolutely vital here.

Conchita Martinez, a former champion here of course.

Excellent work from Giorgi, staying with Muguruza. Very hard for Garbine

and her camp to prepare for this kind of match. You can only really

prep for the speed and the type of ball coming at you. Giorgi is so

instinctive and makes a lot of late decisions. It is not a comfortable

opening match on the grass that is still quite soft at the moment.

Another outstanding point from the Spaniard. Be picked up on the

half-volley helped. Have a look at this, how precise the footwork is

and how early the setup is as well. A lovely replay. The body weight

going into the shot, great transfer and a clean strike.

Still no backward move from Giorgi. She is doing OK in this rally. Toted

toe. Look where she was as she hit that

forehand. Not such a stable side of her two ground strokes. A very big

Western grip, sort of like a frying pan grip. Sometimes she doesn't use

the wrist and get the racket head through the ball and doesn't like

being jammed back there. Giorgi working so hard but the

natural power does seem to be greater in the Spaniard.

Too many misses, critically on that forehand. Doesn't quite have as much

cover on the ball and put as much spin on it as someone like Serena

Williams. It can balloon if you go hard and fast into it. That is the

tactic that Giorgi has brought out here today.

One of the longest games of the tournament so far, it has lasted ten

minutes up to now. It may turn out to be a very

significant game. Five break points saved.

Born in Caracas, spent her childhood in Venezuela before moving to

Barcelona to train. When she plays, she plays very much for Venezuela as

much as Spain although she plays under the flag of Spain. Yes,

Conchita Martinez spent many years courtside persuading her that Spain

would be a good idea. I think she was always going to represent Spain

in the Fed cup. But there is a strong pull towards Venezuela where

she likes to spend her holidays. Her mother from Venezuela, her dad, from

Spain. As you can imagine, it was huge in both countries. Piller where

what is handy about being Spanish is that she was in Majorca for coming

out it to the new grass court tournament. She was not ready for

that after Paris but she felt she had to go. The upside of losing

early is that she spent a lot of time with a Rafael Nadal and his

coach. They talked a lot about winning a slam and resetting your

goals and not forgetting it but putting it away and starting from

zero. How to keep building on the success. I think that was a useful

few days she spent out there. She probably would not have got that if

she was Venezuela in. A lot of movement in the crowd. Coming in

after the Djokovic and James Ward match. You can hear the buzz.

Neither of them have served badly but have not held serviette.

It is bizarre because both players were on the move and accepting that

that ball was in. Giorgi as well as Muguruza, and it was.

As we saw, a tracker over the tournament. If she does have another

good run here, most of her aces will be collected around the tea in both

boxes. At last a whole and a comfortable one as well. -- hold.

Fifth Wimbledon for her. Before last year she had done virtually nothing

here. Her best was second round a couple of times.

Oh. I was going to say well watched. It was brave to take that on the

drive volley but the last shot was not pretty. Typical of the younger

generation, not so comfortable with the conventional volley, just

gripping the racket too tight. Yes. Didn't she do well? You can see

Muguruza being pushed off her baseline. Taking the ball so early

and hitting it so very hard. Really punches above her weight.

And crucially, does not allow her opponents any rhythm.

A bit of a boost for Camilla Giorgi but it is Muguruza who leads 3-2.

STUDIO: We will be back with this match in the moment but we will show

you what is happening elsewhere on the opening day of the

Championships. This match is on BBC Two. Milos Raonic of Canada. He was

in the final of Queen's two weeks ago. He leads Carreno Busta of

Spain. On Court Number One, Kei Nishikori, the fifth seed. They

break of serve up against the big serving Australian Sam Groth. He

leads 5-3, that is currently available on the red button. And out

on court five, what a match this is. Going just over three hours, Lukas

Rosol is serving at deuce. He was the player who put out Rafael Nadal

in 2012. Up against Sam Querrey, who has come back from two sets down to

level it and it is 7-7 in the fifth and final set. That is also

available online by connected TV, the BBC sport website or the BBC

sport app. Drama out there on Court number five. To quickly tell you

that Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria, semifinalist back in 2014 is

through. He was out on Court 16. His ranking has dropped out of the top

ten down to 37 in the world. Good form from him, through in straight

sets. Grigor Dimitrov through to the second round at Wimbledon. That is

what is happening elsewhere. COMMENTATOR: Muguruza, 3-2 with a

break. It seemed like a might as well

challenge. The far side from us, a far better view. She decided that on

her own accord. I don't think anyone gave her advice.

Muguruza doing the right things. If you keep your focus against Giorgi,

eventually she will blow out. The ranking, 30 or 67, tells its own

story. When you see a highlight reel of her

matches, you wouldn't believe she is ranked 67 in the world. But the

results speak for themselves as you say. Her shotmaking is an real.

Giorgi moving even further up to take this second serve. And there is

the result. Stand and deliver. And it was not a bad second serve.

Within a foot of the service line. Didn't have a lot of work on it or

spin to kick off the court. When the courts are soft, first day at

Wimbledon, just wait until they harden up.

You will notice that the second serve can sometimes fly over faster

than the first served. There is not a lot of control when the ball and

the arm gets above shoulder height. It is difficult to imagine the team

talk she and her dad go through match by match. I am sure most of it

is go for it and trust your shotmaking ability which is

prodigious. With Muguruza, it is go for the forehand a little bit more.

But I wouldn't think it is too complicated. She is a rather subdued

character of court. That is well balanced by her dad, Sergio, who is

very exuberant. Yes. Stayed true to herself. Got a

lot of the whip on this shot. Not quite. Didn't come back.

Muguruza with a chance to break for the third time.

It is 5-2. And it is very much as we thought it might be. Giorgi

occasionally standing toe to toe and winning a fair amount of points but

not enough. Just can't stay with her long

enough. I think it is impressive, a nice article in yesterday's Sunday

Times. Muguruza was very honest about when she came on to court last

year in the final against Serena Williams, she rather underestimated

the aura of Serena and the prestige of the occasion. She didn't really

understand how much pressure was involved until she walked on court.

And it rather through her. At 12 months on a winning in Paris, she

felt so calm walking out on the main court at Roland Garros and she looks

very calm out here. She looks like Serena as if she owns this court.

And just has such presence on the big stage. I don't think it is

phasing her at all. After 38 minutes, Muguruza serves for the

first set with new balls. Three aces now. If you have done

your homework on Muguruza, you would shift a little over to that

centreline. She loves that serve. Two aces in the game and another one

down the tea. Three set points. Muguruza with plenty of margin for

error. Much more constant, she takes the first set 6-2.

I think the crowd are very happy with what we have seen. 6-2 set was

pretty rough on Giorgi. She played at such a high level. Notice the

three double faults, in five service games she hit one in her last three

service games. You cannot play one of the best players in the world

from a point down when you're on your server. It is difficult to

hold. You are putting yourself on such a bad spot. Great win to error

ratio for Muguruza. She hits a lot of winners, but she doesn't make too

many mistakes. That will do very nicely for the first set.

Total commitment, awesome power, and two very different bodies, but the

same intent. No challenge. It is asking a lot of

any player to play the kind of tennis that she does. But I can't

see her changing. Don't hold your breath for the B game. It is not

happening. A little pause now, I think. He's

not a good tennis watcher, is he, Dad? No.

For Giorgi, the problem is that the way her game style fits nicely into

Muguruza, rigorous allows pace. She doesn't like changes of spin and

flight and being pulled up the court and back, but that is not Giorgi 's

game. She has got to cut out errors like that. A couple of doubles. A

gross mistake there, and here are two break points for Muguruza.

We should mention, to be fair, he has had an operation on his nose a

couple of months ago, and he is still recovering. He hasn't gone

overboard with the suncream! Not by much. She looks up to her

box, they don't give her any signal. She still looking. She is now going

to challenge. She took an awful long time to do it. Somebody finally

signal from her box. If you are in the player box, you

want to keep your head down on those ones, don't you?

APPLAUSE Game for the Italian. It is still a

mountain to climb. Muguruza proved in Paris that she is the real deal.

Possibly the next number one in the world? It is highly likely, isn't

it? She is a player who is not only capable but there's lots of room for

manoeuvre in terms of drawing her game. She is uncomfortable with the

low balls and the second serve as a work in progress, but she embraces

it. She loves people. She wants to be number one. Which went to the

Paris final she said, no one with members the runner up. She wants it.

And that is half the battle. She is not afraid of being number one.

She stayed in the same hotel and the morning after, everyone was coming

up to her and saying well done, and she was teeming at everyone and had

time for everyone. -- beaming at. I didn't see the kitchen sink being

thrown across there, but it might have been. It might have been the

freezer! Nothing is held back. The only uplift where she can improve it

is to up her intensity. APPLAUSE

Smartly done. Just watch her finish this point. Early preparation really

precise. Remind you of anyone? We're having to leave this match on

BBC One. We are coming to the end of our transmission. If you want to

continue watching, it is on the Red Button. Coverage continues on the

Red Button as Muguruza holds serve at 1-1 in the second set. The tennis

continues on BBC Two and at the moment watching Milos Raonic, who

has taken the first set from Pablo Carreno Busta. Doing very well out

on number to court. Just before we go, rounding up some of the key

results from the opening day of the Championships. The defending

champion was back on Centre Court, back on form with a straight sets

victory over Britain 's James Ward. He romped through the first set and

was a battle, 7-6, 6-4, but Novak Djokovic extends is winning streak

in Grand Slam is the 29th. He is the man to beat right now. David Ferrer

didn't take long. The only lost four games against Dudi Sela of Israel.

And this appointment for Alex Ward who had a wildcard into the boot

draw. He met the number 11 seed, David Gotham. He went out in

straight sets. And this is a real battle that has been taking place on

Court number five, three others at 22 minutes. That was his 33rd ace of

the match, Sam Querrey going through against Lukas Rosol. Venus Williams

is thrown straight sets over Donna Vekic operation, 7-6, 6-4. She had

to dig deep towards the end of those sets, but Venus Williams is through

to the second round. So, it is time for us to say goodbye on BBC One,

but we have 20 of tennis to come on day one of the Championships. Roger

Federer will be on Centre Court later. Britain 's Laura Robson will

take on Angelique Kerber on Court Number One. Lots to look forward to

in the sunshine. Join us for more tennis over on BBC Two. Goodbye.