Day 3, Part 3 Wimbledon

Welcome back to date is my goal Wimbledon and water Day we have in

store. Coming up later on Centre Court, we have one of the greatest

David versus Goliath battles that this Championships has ever seen.

Let me tell you a story, what do you know? It is happening at Wimbledon.

A story about a man who has nothing. Just a loser. Against the guy who

has it all. The comparable Roger Federer! Marcus Willis, 772 in the

world, the British number 23. That is delightful. Against the greatest

of all time. 17 slams, seven of them right here. On paper, Willis doesn't

have a chance. But trust me, the boy can play. With his crew right behind

him, and while the fairy tale lasts, he will love every minute. Centre

Court, the greatest stage for the biggest match of his life. Quite a

story, don't you think? And for now, the story continues. If you can keep

your head when all about you are losing theirs and blaming it on you,

you will be a man, my son. John McEnroe can't believe this fairy

tale that we are enjoying at Wimbledon, a player ranked 772 in

the world, Marcus Willis, winning seven matches to make his way to

Centre Court to play Roger Federer. That is later on this afternoon. We

have had plenty of rain today, I'm afraid. Play was to get underway at

11:30am, we have only had about 20 minutes so far, because it is one

shower after another coming through. What we have the roof on Centre

Court so we will have play, that means that we will have, we will see

this man Marcus Willis who has been on the front page of most of the

papers. Is going through the motions, getting ready for the

biggest match of his life, a left-hander with a big serve, he is

known as the Wil Bomb. And he is going on to play the greatest player

of all time. He's enjoying his moment at Wimbledon. This is the man

he needs to play. Roger says that he has thousands of matches that he can

watch me play, I have only got one. He doesn't know anything about

Marcus Willis except that he has a big serve and he plays a few drop

volleys as well. Even Roger was saying that he enjoys the story, it

is wonderful not just for tennis but for sport to have these fairy tales

to enjoy. Federer against Willis is on Centre Court later this

afternoon. First up, Agnieszka Radwanska, runner-up in 2012, facing

Kateryna Kozlova of the Ukraine. We will join that match shortly. Then

the warm up act. I don't think Novak Djokovic would like me saying that,

but he is, taking on Adrian Mannarino of France. Celebrating his

birthday today. The match everyone is talking about and looking forward

to is Roger Federer against Marcus Willis. I never thought I would say

those words here at Wimbledon. We stay hopeful that the weather will

clear, and we will see some play on Court Number One. No roof at the

moment. Johanna Konta was there yesterday against Monica Puig, and

she was impressive, 6-1, 2-1 up when play resumes. Then Grigor Dimitrov

will face Gilles Simon -- Gilles Simon. Then we have lost Raonic

against the dangerous Italian Andreas Seppi. -- Milos Raonic. A

couple of matches have been completed and Thomas Berdych in the

fourth set against Ivan Dodig. He did serve for the match earlier. It

went to the tie-break which he won, 7-2. Thomas Berdych, runner-up here

back in 2010, stayed on Court Two finishes match. Most of the other

matches had finished but today they were slipping and sliding around but

they got the match completed and Thomas Berdych is through to the

second round to face Benjamin Becker. The 32nd seed which is true.

-- Andrea Petkovic is true. That was 6-2 in the third set. We have been

talking about the rain coming down. It was raining when I arrived this

morning. We got a little bit play in around 1pm but we have umbrellas

are, the colours are on, and I am not sure how much play we will get.

I know someone who has all the answers, Carol Kirkwood. What are

the prospects of play? We are not out of the woods just yet also some

heavy rain just to the west of London the moment, and it is going

to be on and off through the course of the afternoon. We will see some

breaks in it, but whether there is will be big enough to allow the

players back on is not for me to decide, I'm glad to say. It should

clear about 6pm but even then it is not a clean earrings, so we are

still looking at a fair bit of cloud and some showers. -- clean

clearance. Tomorrow, looking at some outbreaks of rain across southern

England. These could affect Wimbledon. These are not until

between 2-4 in the afternoon and they should clear quickly so there

will be more dry weather tomorrow than wet weather. Heading into

Friday, a mixture of sunshine and showers on and on Saturday there

will also be some showers, and some of those could be heavy and

boundary. Carol, I would like to say thank you very much, but that does

not sound like good news. We had a wonderful opening day but Edwards

like training all the way through this opening week. Some of the first

round matches still to be completed. But we do have some tennis, under

the roof on Centre Court, and Agnieszka Radwanska is a 6-2, one

set up. We join that match now. The first service game of the second

set. Started a little slowly. The start of the opening set was tricky

and she got used to the big stage. She has no other played on a court

like this, a grass court with a roof, such a prestigious sporting

arena. She has settled down and started to play some big shots all

stop she made Radwanska work for that opening set

all stop the level has been much higher from these two Dunnett was in

the first four games. It has been nice to see young lady, Kozlova,

settle down and play some very good tennis against one of the best in

the world. Where is this going? It is just out.

Almost a miracle lob from Radwanska, at full stretch. We half expected

this one to go in. These are the type of shots that Radwanska comes

up with in almost every match, but just a little long. She played it

blind as well. We are beginning to see more of

these crouching shots from Radwanska, her trademark, a

crunching backhand, absolute sensational. -- absolutely.

Agnieszka Radwanska and Angelique Kerber, they have taken that shot to

another level when they are so low that their knees hit the grass, they

make contact and still bounce back up in plenty of time for the next

shot. APPLAUSE

What a lively start to this second set. Kozlova has given Radwanska a

taste of her own medicine with lots of lobs, not just trying to beat her

with pace. APPLAUSE

Varies the Radwanska camp, the coach with the orange trim on his

tracksuit top. And hitting partner, to his right.

Centre Court slowly but surely filling up. We have a change of ball

crew sprinting on to change their positions. It happened so quickly

that the players don't be noticed and the line judges March in

formation behind them in their new, pinstripe jackets. The like this

fashion? It is better than last year. I can barely remember last

year, but I will take your word for it. There is Henman Hill, watching

the action on Centre Court, rain jackets and umbrellas in use, but

the party atmosphere under way on the Hill. Roger Federer against

Marcus Willis the highlight for the British tennis fans. Roger 's

parents are here, Robbie and Lynette. They took their seats

earlier. 11 winners now, she is leading the

winners' stats over Radwanska. What a change of direction!

Radwanska making such incredible manoeuvres on the court, she was

bound to lose footing then. With that slide, it is always difficult

on grass to change their action. Just a little trip over her feet. --

to change direction. Oh! She did all the hard work in

changing direction and reaching the ball. That was an all or nothing

pass from Radwanska and then she realised, no, I can get this next

wall, and tried to get back into court. Then mis-hit that backhand.

-- this next ball. Frustration for the Kozlova camp.

She feels the pressure with that second serve. Struggles winning

points with that shot. She is starting to go for it little bit

more with the second serve all stop. Dangerous area for Kateryna Kozlova.

Her serve has deserted her for the moment. She is sensibly taking her

time before this next point, deuce. Sloppy patch here, the last three

points. Her coach living and breathing every second of this match

with Kateryna. This could be a key break point if Radwanska could do

the damage here. The mis-hit sends the ball out.

Radwanska snatches an early break in the second set. What a shift in that

game right there. Kozlova stopped serving 40-15, double fault, three

unforced errors and Radwanska able to get a break. And the pressure on

Radwanska saps away. The second, 3-1.

That is a tough drop shot to make. As soft hands as Radwanska has, that

far behind the baseline, a low shot...

Kozlova aiming to strike back immediately. Retaining her focus.

Radwanska with something to think about here, 0-30.

A couple of times she has struggled to clear the highest part of the net

on Centre Court. Radwanska not out of trouble just yet. The second

serve coming Kozlova 's way. Can she generate break point from this?

What an amazing forehand. With pace coming at Radwanska and able to get

her hands so soft to take the pace of and find the angle. She transfers

her body weight into the court, she stays down on contact. An ace, 100

mph. Radwanska extends her lead, 4-1 in

front now. The former Governor of the Bank of

England Mervyn King is in the Royal box. He's been telling us all not to

panic this week. And that, just disappearing is the new head of the

Royal and ancient, Martin Slumbers, the man in charge of golf now. Gemma

hearted and, enjoying the tennis this afternoon. And Dan Jones, who

won the title in 1969 and was for many years a member of the BBC

commentary team. On the present during the spotlight, still loves to

watch the grass court season unfold. -- Anne Jones. Sir Trevor McDonald

enjoying his afternoon at the Championships.

Easy pickings in the end for Radwanska. She doesn't miss much and

whenever you think she is in a tough position, her hands always get her

out of trouble. This soft flick of a passing shot crosscourt then setting

herself up for that backhand. You never know what to expect of the

racket of Radwanska. Things just starting to get away

from Kozlova quickly. At 2-1, 40-15, it has all been Radwanska since

then. APPLAUSE

Three more break points for Radwanska. Her job here this

afternoon is almost complete. We thought it might be a quick match.

Looks like it might be done and dusted at this rate in just over one

hour. Do you think she can beat the hour

mark? This, it's possible. 57 minutes played. The first game of

this third day of the Championships and the number three seed and former

finalist is serving for it, now. Just too many unforced errors have

crept into the game of Kozlova. Especially on balls that she should

not be missing. That rally shot backhand into the net, wasn't going

for a winner. Just trying to make that ball, and another three point

two Radwanska. -- free point. Well played.

APPLAUSE Radwanska not quite doing enough

with the backhand volley but again, staying down beautifully. She really

likes that crosscourt pass. That forehand is a weapon that needs to

be developed. It is looking good. There's plenty more to come, I

think, from Kozlova. Her technique is very sound. I'm not so sure about

this challenge. It was called out. It was a long way out. Radwanska

giving herself a few seconds. Plenty of challenges in stock at the end of

the match. UMPIRE: Miss Radwanska has two

challenges remaining. Kozlova has not use the single challenge. I'm

not sure if she has got a head around the challenge available to

her. Easy forehand volley. After exactly one hour of play, Agnieszka

Radwanska Poland has a match point. -- of Poland.

Oh, no. The ball is called out. Radwanska asking her camp what they

thought. I thought that I saw a part of something. -- puff.

UMPIRE: Miss Radwanska has one challenge remaining. One more

challenge to come. 105. Yes the biggest serve of the match

from Radwanska brings up her second match point.

Another good lob from Kozlova. That has been an area of her game that

has worked really well this afternoon. Radwanska with the volley

to end the match, but sometimes, Radwanska has struggled to put balls

away, she puts them in an awkward position like there, with that

volley. WHITE Match point number three, for

the number three seed. She's got it. Kozlova has decided to

use a challenge. Could be the last point of the match. No. It is out.

There is more to come. Good judgment.

Well, that is that, final lyric after a couple of near miss,

Agnieska Radwanska takes her place in the second round, following a

fine display over the world number 97 Kateryna Kozlova.

The world number three, registers her first round win at Wimbledon

2016, straight sets 6-2, 6-1. She had to wait a day, it was worth it.

Gets to play on Centre Court, gets the first win under her bell. What a

day for this young lady here, Kateryna Kozlova. She gets to play

on Centre Court. Played very well. Was up against a very tough

opponent. A day she will always remember, and for Radwanska, keeps

moving through the tournament, on her favourite surface, her favourite

Grand Slam. See if she can be a real contender this year. She gets to

relax for the rest of the day, because so many players will be

waiting and watching the weather, wondering whether they will be able

to come out and compete on the grass courts here this afternoon.

Radwanska has completed her task, and is warmly applauded off court.

After a relatively comfortable win. Nothing for Radwanska to be overly

concerned about, and lots of encouragement for Kateryna Kozlova

who showed some wonderful skills on Centre Court, under the roof.

So the Royal Box party heading off for refreshments.

And the first MAFF -- of the day on Centre Court is complete. It has

gone to Agnieska Radwanska of Poland. She is talking now to Gary

Richardson. Congratulations with that victory,

generally you will be pleased with that? Yes, of course, one hour

matches are always good. I am just very happy with that win and ready

for the next one. You have played under the roof before but what it is

like when normally you would play not under a roof here? It is like

indoor tournaments some time, so, well, I have to kind of get used to

that. It is different. And you know, without the stand, -- sun, without

the win, it's a if the rent game. It is good we could play today. Here we

are, early afternoon you can go home and relax, put your feet up, watch

Wimbledon. I can do that. I have tennis to watch. You have come close

to winning, how do you assess your canses this year? Every year trying

to do better and better I was close a couple of times so it is another

year the try and hopefully I can do it. Very well done today. Thank you

very much. What a start for Agnieska Radwanska,

she has played so well at these Championships over the years and

continuing that form here, under the roof. Not really troubled, only one

hour and three minutes she was on court, she will be delighted with

her start here at the Championships. So she is through in straight sets

for the loss of just three games. So the roof is closed and the tennis

continues under the roof, but of course for all the other spectators

who have queued so long, all that I can do is walk round under the

umbrellas and we are hearing there is nothing until at least 3.00, but

the forecast doesn't look good for the rest of the day, but, let us

remain hopeful we will have some play, because Jo Konta would be on

number one court first if if the skies clear first, we have had some

play and a couple of results to bring you, from matches that were

held over, over sniegt and Tomas Berdych the former finalist was on

court against Ivan Dodig. You can see them slipping round all over the

place, they stayed on in the rain to complete this match, but he went

through in four set, winning that fourth set tie-break 6-2, he goes

through to face Benjamin Becker. Another that was completed, they

needed just two games to complete this match from overnight and Andrea

Petkovic, who is seeded 32, she was a semifinalist at the French Open in

2014. She has reefed round three in the last couple of year, she will

face Jiri Vesely in the next round. -- Vesnina in the next round. Next

on Centre Court is this man, he is fresh from his French Open title. He

holds all four Grand Slams now and a historic golden slam, all four Grand

Slams and an Olympic Gold. That is a possibility for him. He faces Adrian

Mannarino. Rishi has been finding out how he is enjoying his life here

at SW 14. You look like you are enjoy yourself

round London. We saw the photos you tweeted on the public transport.

When I go out in public I would be with my wife or my Chile, and I try

to go round the Wimbledon park, and not as much to the city, but the

other day we went to the city and we took the public transportation which

was quite an experience and people, you know, really love sports in

England and you can feel their passion and sense of excitement that

you are there, so, I am glad I can share that passion with them. Adrian

Mannarino next, someone I don't think have competed against before?

It is strange but quick technique on the sever, he used a lot of flat

shots, a lot of slice, and you know, he is pretty good in defence, and he

knows how to attack the ball from the middle of the court, so you

know, he loves playing on grass, I have seen him win against good

players in the past and he has been round for many years. One of the

subjects people have spoken about is the possibility of a golden slam

this year. Is that something you have given much thought? Obviously

it is one of the, if not the most challenging I would say tasks for

tennis player to win all four Grand Slams in a season but nevertheless,

holding off four at the same time is quite an achievement, so I am trying

to by aware of that and enjoy it. Well, he is certainly enjoying being

here a Wimbledon. He is enjoying being scheduled on Centre Court,

because at least he is guaranteed to be playing, whereas everyone else

has to watch. This is ten terse court live at the moment. We are

awaiting the match. Novak Djokovic against Adrian Mannarino, but then

next it is Marcus Willis against Roger Federer. Of course Marcus is

looking forward to his big day, his supporters are, but let us find out

how his family are coping. They might be about the most famous

family in all of Great Britain. The Willis family. Cousin Phil, brother

Joe, sister Chloe, mum Cathy and dad James, they are here to watch their

cousin and son and brother and play against Roger Federer, on Centre

Court. Now, just give us a little bit of an idea, James what it has

been like since Monday? It has been very emotional. And absolutely

humbled by what he did last two weeks winning six matches in two

weeks, that was incredible. Then he did what he did on Monday, and that

last game, was just unbelievable tennis. Mum, how proud were you,

Cathy on Monday after that victory On a scale of one to ten, about 20

million. It was great, wasn't he. He was great. He was unbelievable.

Chloe, give its a bit of an idea of what it was like for me, I mean did

your friend, the people you knew, suddenly get in touch with you. We

have been so popular, everyone is my best friend. It has been amazing, it

is like, I have been on Cloud Nine for like, I don't know how long it

has been, it has been amazing, buzzing all the time. Wake up at

five, buzzing, go to bed buzzing. Can't sleep. It is amazing. Joe, I

imagine brothers in a relationship, there is chat between the two of

you, what did you say to him? I haven't said anything yet because he

has been busy. Too busy for you? Yes. Yes. But, I would like to say

good luck to him today, and, yes, wish him all the best. Phil, I

imagine that, you know, it must be the type of experience that you are

all enjoying, but is there any rib tickling going on with you guys? Not

really. It is phenomenal to see him playing Federer here, it is

unimaginable. Joe, shouldn't you be at school today, am I right? Yes.

Sorry, sorry Sir. Should have been... Who had to phone the school

up or did they get in touch. I got the text message from school. I

forgot to ring them. I had to leave a message saying sorry, his brother

is playing Federer on Centre Courtment sorry about that. That

trumps he has had an upset tummy, playing Centre Court. Can you give

us an idea of what Marcus was like, as a young lad? Come on. Absolute

pain in the bum. It is OK for telly isn't it. He used to turn everything

upside down in my room. I have a cuddly dog called Percy, he would

look at me funny, he is a wind up. We love him. He has been described,

mum and dad as a loveable rogue, over the year, could you just expand

a bit on who that -- what that means. I I will leave that to you.

Never a dull moment, not with Marcus, he is incredibly good

natured. He has no malice in him but he loves to laugh. He loves a

practical joke, he is great fun. He is certainly having a lot of fun

here at Wimbledon. I hope it continues for him. His third match

on Centre Court against Roger Federer.

But we are heading there now for our second Match of the Day, Novak

Djokovic, the top seed, he holds off four Grand Slam title, there he is,

up against the man who is celebrating his birthday Adrian

Mannarino. He is a left-hander with a big serve and can do some damage,

so we will see how Djokovic gets on today against Mannarino. Let us join

our commentators who will take us through this match. Tim Henman and

Mark pet tick. In a cool day here at women, a very warm reception for

Novak Djokovic as he stepped out on Centre Court to take on the

Frenchman, Adrian Mannarino. -- at Wimbledon.

The roof closed as you see, the rain, it is not raining particularly

hard I have to say but just enough to stop the players on the outside

court getting on the court right now. But that is what faces the

Frenchman today, in the face of the world's best. Wimbledon's tag line

at the moment is the pursuit of greatness. As a tournament. In we in

the presence of greatness right now. Man who holds all four major titles.

It is a stunning achievement. We have been in the Novak Djokovic era

for so long, since 2011 and it continues.

Any questions? Nothing? Heads, tails? Tails.

Tails. You won. Receive. OK. Not quite sure if that is the right

thing to do against Novak, when he wins the toss, he loves to get a

quick service game, quick break, he sup three love and the first set is

gone, tin. We have the five minute warm up, when you decide to receive

serve, having won the toss, that probably means you are looking for

ten minute warm up, rather than putting yourself into bat, and

putting your serve on the line from the word go, so, I don't think all

together a bad decision for Adrian Mannarino, give him a bit of extra

time to settle down, get used to the conditions, and a little extra look

at his opponent, considering this is their first meeting.

First meeting as you say between the two, for Mannarino, he has never

beaten a player in the world's top five, he has owed for six in that

department. So this will be a big step up in class, he is a player

that has been in the top 30 in the world, and is also a player, Tim, if

you have watched my opinion in the past, particularly against Andy in

Indian Wells and the US Open last year, he is a player that enjoys

using pace. Very much so, when you look at his technique it is, a bit

orthodox, you look at many more players playing with heavy spin, he

likes to flatten the ball out, and I am trying to come up with a plan of

how he can beat Djokovic, and I think to get through Djokovic, which

doesn't happen very often you have to have something different.

Mannarino is able to take the ball early, to aggressively with his

backhand to Djokovic's forehand, but, he really is going to have to

produce something special and hope that Djokovic is not on top of his

game. He has had one player in the top ten, that was Stanislas

Wawrinka, the Frenchman, he has lost 15 other encounters against the

world's best, that how the top players judge themselves against the

very best. There is no question right now Novak on whatever surface

is currently the best by a considerable margin.

29 years of age, and Mannarino is birthday today. It might not be the

best present he has been given today by the end of this one.

Although playing on Centre Court you can argue no matter what happens it

is still a great experience. Marcus Willis will be out here after this

one against Roger Federer no matter what happens there, he will have

earned his right to be on this hallowed turf.

Get the sense Tim, this year, given Novak's exploits, the fact he is

holding all four major titles at the same time, that the appreciate from

the tennis public has grown considerably. There is no doubt

about it. I think from Djokovic's point of view, he has always looked

for that adulation, and some sages he has struggled with the adulation

and the love for Federer and Nadal. But with his performances in the

last 12 month, winning all four Grand Slams, he is, it is a case of

the big one, we have had the debate about the Big Four, it is a big two,

but now he is clearly the best player in the world and the player

to beat in every tournament he plays well.

-- plays in. Fortunate many it should be said,

the 15,000 fans able to be housed under this roof today. We have had

some inclement weather at tennis tournaments in the last month or so,

what a treat we don't get play, as we take a slightly closer look at

both players starting with the world number one. Of course the defending

champion here, the statistics speak for themselves. 65 singles titles. A

win loss percentage record quite outstanding. There is confirmation

that he finely won the one missing major from the trophy cabinet,

Roland Garros, against Andy Murray. He is somewhat a somewhat tougher

encounter than he expected. Ward made a second set, a tighter affair

but ultimately Djokovic too strong over three straight sets. The

left-hander from France, 5'11", he has maximised all he has been given

in terms of the talent, the height, everything else. This has been his

most successful Grand Slam where he reached the round of 16 back in

2013. There you can see back in 2015 he got to 27 in the world, courtesy

of good schedule scheduling, he won some of the lower ATP tournaments.

Currently ranked round 55 in the world. You speak to most of the

French players and coaches, they feel that is probably a fair ranking

for where Mannarino plays. A solid win over Kyle Edmund. It was a tough

opening draw for Kyle, he is an awkward character with an unorthodox

game, if in a first meeting with these two. Novak has been excellent

against left-handers, as ever you have to strip out the Nadal

rivalries when you talk about Novak or Andy or Roger, Novak winning that

particular rivalry by 26-23 matches, so Djokovic has won 58 and lost just

13 to southpaws in the past. Four of which have come to Verdasco as well.

So not often the lefties get the better of him but he has lost to a

couple this year in Lopez and Vesely in Monte Carlo, Vesely triumphed.

But that different stage, a different situation. I am sure we

will get a different Novak Djokovic as well.

Say it lovely buzz with the roof shut. It is nice to have the

comparison with the roof open and the roof shut.

He has been returning the ball well, returned the ball against coo Kyle

Edmund faster than Novak did against James Ward in his encounter out

there. Punchy backhand, lean on it. Ball

comes through at a particularly uncomfortable height. Novak unable

to handle that one. Looks like a good decision to receive serve at

this stage. The most improved shot in men's

tennis since the end of 2010, the Djokovic fist serve.

-- first serve. Not that the second hasn't improved

substantially as well. 94mph right on the sideline.

Sets up for the easy backhand put away.

It did look like a good decision, to start returning but Novak shuts the

door. A real weakness for the world number

one, but if he has done his homework or Boris has done the homework on

Mannarino, they know the Frenchman's forehand is the flakier of the two.

The backhand Mannarino is able to step in and flatten the ball out. On

the forehand he has much more of a an extreme western grip. Sometimes

when the ball is coming through quickly it is difficult for him to

get under the ball. That is what he does exceptionally

well. Just a couple of points on his first

serve against Kyle Edmund. Served up over 80% of the points.

Takes up a fairly wide stance as well, on the side, trying to create

more angle for that serve out wide. And trying to get one hand of

Djokovic off the racket handle, on the return of serve.

It is fairly flat hit off both sides, particularly the forehand for

Mannarino. If joust take a look at, their average spin rate, the

ability. Oh, boy.

Just going to say how flat that ball is from Mannarino, how difficult

that would be for Novak and he hits a shot like this off the turf.

Super aggressive off the returns Mannarino, always for and because of

the way he produces the shot with those short back swings he is able

to get inside the baseline. These days

with how hard the players hit the ball from the baseline, the second

return is obviously going to be the shortest ball you get in the rally,

so the opportunity to take advantage of it, is a must.

He is starting to send a few message, it might mean Djokovic

might go more, might pick up the odd double fault.

Again, good from Mannarino, it is what he has to do, just couldn't

find the return. He has made a couple of inroads

already on to the Djokovic serve, he will be encouraged about it. We talk

about the top-spin, and spin rates and we thought we would take a look

at what that means for both these two players, you can see Novak is

the yellow, he is able to take the net pretty much out of play, you can

see 2600 RPM on the ball. I think when you are aggressive and

you are hitting ball flat through the court you are guaranteed to get

good depth on the ball. It is Djokovic, he is able to hit so ago

sievely with the spin that gives him margin for error, so he is able to

maintain the standards for so long, without making mistakes, and he is

able do that on both sides. When you are, trying to come up with a game

plan to break Djokovic down, it is so difficult to serve through him,

it is so difficult to beat him from the back of the court. That makes me

really feel that a player has to look to move forward, to finish

points at the net if they are going to be successful, which is the

toughest challenge in tennis right now.

APPLAUSE So good. I guess if he does that for

another five hours, he's got a good chance!

Considering how wide he stands even though he closes to the centreline

for his second serve, there is space down that line for somebody like

Novak to exploit. It is not the easiest to return. You have to be as

good as Novak to hit it. That service position is

double-edged sword because if you stand out wide and hit your spot get

the added with the dig your opponent off the court, and if you stand out

there and don't hit the spot, then you are leaving yourself very

honourable. -- vulnerable. Slightly built, but he certainly

packs a punch. The nature of these matches for the

underdog, it's important to stay close early on, get a couple of

service games under their belt, stay, two, three, four, we have seen

some of these matches were in the second half it disappears.

Such authority, this one from Djokovic. Not a bad return at all.

Sometimes that forehand from Mannarino is all-or-nothing. I am

not sure he's the sort of guy you want to take your money to with the

casino. It is like all the chips in the middle every time and bang. He

doesn't look like he is scared to roll the dice, that is for sure.

When you're pulling someone of the stature of Djokovic, in his type of

form, you will not beat him by playing average league,

conservatively. He has got the win under his belt, and he might as well

go out there and go for it. I think it's safe to say that Robbie Federer

wasn't too disappointed with his seating in the Royal box today,

Roger 's father. UMPIRE: be seated quickly, please,

ladies and gentlemen. Thank you. I'm entertaining opening five games

between these two. Still on serve. Mannarino acquitting himself

exceptionally well out here on Centre Court.

APPLAUSE On every point, he's made his first

serve so far, Mannarino. Novak extracting a sliced backhand

from the Frenchman, not something that Mannarino likes to go to too

often. Too good.

APPLAUSE Impressive how he's come out here

and really had a purpose to his game and how he's executed it. Must have

been a little bit nervous. I just like how different so many of

the French players are in terms of how they play the game. Allowed to

develop in their own natural way, and it increases the enjoyment of

it, as much as anything. It is one thing executing this shot.

It is another thing being brave enough on the Centre Court of

Wimbledon to try it. Talking about the variation in game

styles for French players. There is one common thing that they all have,

and that is, they are great movers. Mannarino great on his feet, good

footwork around the ball. They got the opportunity due to the

slip from Novak and just couldn't quite take it. One of those

opportunities against the world's best you've got to try and

capitalise on. That balance. So quick to recover.

And Novak continues to hang onto his serve.

Like on their feet, the Frenchman, you say, and not everyone likes

those particular type of shoes. Are you somebody who likes a firm shoe?

I know that Andy doesn't particularly like that type of shoe

that that company makes. For me it was always a consistent model. I

didn't want to much flexibility in the upper shoe. When you're playing

on grass, as we have a look at Marcus Willis, soaking up a bit of

the atmosphere before his match, there can be a lot of slipping and

sliding on a grass court in the early days, when you got the

moisture. -- you've got. Mannarino with the new balls in his

hand returning, 3-4. Just wonder whether the new balls

May eight Novak if he can get into a baseline exchange. -- may aid.

You get a bit more pace with the new balls, but sometimes they fly a bit.

Fourth game, his first pace. -- ace. Going from strength to strength.

Responding well, Novak, with his first ace.

The shortest ball of the rally, the second serve, and that is where he

steps in and rips it up the court, and got an opportunity to dig hate

with the next shot. -- dictate. Always felt Mannarino was on top in

that rally, but that is when Djokovic is so good at using his

defensive skills, keeping himself in the rally.

On what other surfers, he's just phenomenal. -- whatever surface.

The response to a little bit of pressure, a fabulous service game.

Watching another player outside the top 50 as we did the other day with

Pelle of Argentina taking on Federer, and Roger won that in three

straight sets, but it makes you marvel at how consistent the big

four have been in these major tournaments. No matter what is

thrown at them, having to suddenly play in doors on grass, or outside,

they continue to get through to the latter stages of these. The margins

in this opening set very thin, between these two, but what is, not

is going to be a real test for Mannarino. It is the intricacy and

the beauties of the scoring system. We were mulling over the fact that

Mannarino decided to receive serve and we thought that they give him a

chance to settle down, and we had a chance in the opening round with a

couple of break points. As the set evolves on serve, suddenly when

you're serving second, the pressure is on, serving to stay in the first

set, you are always playing catch up. How will he respond, and how

will Djokovic look to get the first set under his belt?

Two incredible returns, just to lay a racket on it, his balance to cover

that half of the baseline is just phenomenal.

UMPIRE: Mr Mannarino has two challenges remaining.

Against what is received as one of the game 's greatest ever returns

that is a pretty healthy statistic for the Frenchman.

UMPIRE: Mr Djokovic is challenging the call, the ball was called out.

Reclaim the point. Tough call to make, but it is good technology.

Just amazing how he is able to get his racket on the ball and put it in

an awkward place, time and time again. That was an excellent first

serve. That was a tense opening set but

once he got at return back into play you felt as if it was going to be

his set and that is what unfolded. 6-4 to the world number one. And

applause from coach Boris Becker, delighted that his man has a lead.

Taking that opening set against Mannarino. The sad news for the

spectators waiting outside is that the covers are still on. The good

news for them is, they are starting to deflate. And we are hoping that

there will be some play on the outside courts at 3:30pm. As Carol

Kirkwood told us, there will be more rain coming in but let's hope we get

at least one out of play because everyone has waited so patiently.

They are enjoying the tennis on Henman Hill, but everyone wants to

see live tennis, and if we do get it, all eyes will be on Court Number

One where the number 16 seed Jo Konta of Great Britain will be

playing Monica Puig. Hopefully, that match will be on court in about 20

minutes' time if the rain stays away. And of course on this court

later, we don't have to worry about the weather. We have Marcus Willis,

the big story so far, ranked 772, taking on the great man himself,

Roger Federer. That's the big match on Centre Court. That'll be later

on, and you will be able to see that here. But we rejoin Djokovic against

Mannarino. The stats showing you on points won, Djokovic doing a lot

better. Mannarino doing a good job with winners, but just too many

unforced errors. He has to play slightly higher risk tennis. It is

going to be tough for Mannarino sitting in the changing rooms. The

first 36 minutes, the first ten games, he played some great tennis

and still ended up losing the set 6-4. Not the first opponent to

experience that. The thing for Mannarino at the start

of this second set is not just to continue with his level, but to

continue to believe that he can cause an upset after playing what

was a wonderful set of tennis. Thinking about challenging. The

scoreboard in the opening part of this game, probably not worth

throwing away a challenge, potentially.

A couple of times in the opening set, there is potential for a third

visit to the net for Novak, so the confidence returning for him, adds

we see Novak take that opening game, the one thing to be fair to

Mannarino, Tim, he has come out here and he has taken it to Novak in

accident fashion, particularly on his forehand side. He has been

crushing the ball harder than he did against Kyle Edmund. You can see how

he increased the pace off that wing. Sevenly increased the pace on that

wing but he is not able to take the ball adds early as he did on the

backside side. You feel he is stepping in with that left foot

drive, the backhand through the court.

A bit more square on for the forehand.

Feel like Mannarino is probably in Top Gear right now, and, Djokovic

making the transition from fourth to fifth.

Three more to go after that. Rth to fifth.

Three more to go ? I don't think he broke a string.

Just wanting a different detention in the racket.

Debatable whether that is going to make any difference.

Going to continue the momentum he built up right at the end of the

opening set. A touch lucky there.

-- unlucky there. Unlucky there.

-- unlucky there. Unforced errors flying too freely

from Mannarino, in that particular game.

Doesn't really have a return too often. He used the short back swings

to drive the ball back in, get himself up in the rally, but not so

easy do when you are on the full stretch with Novak serving like he

does. Never beat the ball and you never

beat a moving wall as well. Think never used to miss much.

-- they never used to miss much. Qoun of the greatest match ups of

all time, Djokovic against the wall. Could be of the greatest match ups

of all time, Djokovic against the wall.

Well, it is one of the iconic #3ic churs of players from younger

players, there was a lot of piece in a newspaper, the Novak the wall he

played against, got a few bullet holes in it as well.

He, I saw the other day, Tim, I know you are a big lover of wine, he has

bought a vine yard in Serbia, he has made over $100 million in prize

money. That is like saying how do you make a small fortune, you start

with a large one, when you buy a wine farm. Hopefully it is not going

to come true for him. He has branched out he has his restaurant

in Monte Carlo as well. A lot of different interests.

Have you tried Serbian wine? Not yet, but I will be putting in a

request. Surely he could spare us a couple of bottles to try, give him

some feedback. We see it time and time again with

Djokovic in the context of this match, some quality tennis from both

player, after 32, 33 minutes gone, 13 minutes later, 6-4, three love,

five games in a row. That was a lot easier said than

done, that was not a bad point from the Frenchman, Novak's use of the

slice has improved dramatically as well over the years.

Able to stay in the point a bit long we are the slice but it is his

ability to turn defence into attack, with that forehand.

When I watch Djokovic and I think from a coaching point of view how

you are going to go. Up with a game plan to impose yourself against

Djokovic, so difficult to serve through him, so difficult just to

hit from the back of the court through him.

Really feel you have to look to take the opportunity when you get a short

ball and take the point with a volley. Not many people feel

comfortable at the net. Well, I'm not sure which plane that

was but that was one that worked. A second serve speed of 118 and he

has been what, averaging 94 in this match, to be face, he was down in

the mid 80s against Kyle Edmund so he has ramped that up as well, the

Frenchman. Think he has gone back to the

Cassano, all in. -- casino. All in.

Good fight being shown. Could have been a little

overwhelming for him. 52 minutes gone and Novak well in

charge. Some hardy souls hoping that the weather forecast is not going to

stay the way it is, we have a little window, almost got a set of tennis

out on court two with Tomic and Verdasco, but reck spay fors are --

spectators are enthusiastic, even on days like this, which are frustrate

Taggart moment. -- frustrating at the moment. In a

few years' time there will be one of those on that structure behind as

well, so, we will have our choice of court, which will be lovely.

Sir Cliff Richard enjoying the tennis in the warmth of Centre

Court. Admiring the performance of Djokovic

once again. There is Ben, not just a fabulous

player, but of course, he has become a wonderful coach as well. Ever

present. He has put in the time, boarry, a

lot of talk about super coaches that has been going on but the two most

successful collaboration has been Boris with Novak and irvan's with

Andy first time round and both... Fairly formidable amount of time as

well. Not just dipping in and out. Formidable amount of time as well.

Not just dipping in and out. He is so honest off the return,

whether it is the backhand, he has drilled into the backhand or pulling

it up the line when there is a right hand there and finding their

backhand. Well, absolutely brilliant from both

men. Lovely finesse there from Adrian Mannarino, but what you have

to do just wrestle one point away from the world number one, is

extraordinary. Perfection, personified throughout the rally.

APPLAUSE Found himself well to the task which

is not an easy one, took a lot about how the courts round the world have

become standard in terms of the way they play, you look at one of the

big differences for Novak on the grass, his slice backhand which he

is using almost as much as his forehand, 41% of the backhands being

sliced. Your compare that to the clay of Paris where he used it just

14% of the time. A significant differences off surfaces in the way

these players have to play.. Play... Delightful.

Mannarino pulling the old school grip out on the forehand to try and

get enough on that. Reminiscent of yours, Tim.

Maybe slightly more western still that one he had.

It was one revolution. That forearm was more like yours.

That stayed within the confines of the court, Hay, I'll take it.

Hey, I'll take it. MrDjokovic is challenging the call.

The ball Kuznetsov called out. He felt it was as good as it left his

strings. Almost perfect but not that time.

APPLAUSE We joked about it at the beginning

of the match. Mannarino had two break points at 15-0. You wonder at

this stage in the match whether Mannarino needs to try and change

something, stand in a different position, give Djokovic a different

look. The question that comes after that,

is can he, has he #234u6 players to challenge? A lot of the problem is

there are no Plan B. Always comes back to trying to do

Plan A a bit better. He pockets another game on serve.

5-2 second set. I think the common thought process

taking on Djokovic is you have to figure out way to get to the net a

bit more from neutral. You feel he will win the majority of the points.

It is how do you do that against somebody who moves as well as he

does, slides as well as he does, that has been the game-changer. It

has. His defensive skills are second to none. None. It is nice to think

about getting to the net and dictate and finish the point there. The

reality is there are so few players comfortable in the forecourt, they

might come in behind a good shot. Djokovic is so good at making that

player play a low volley. Many don't have the technique and confidence to

do that. Trying to concoct a game plan to beat Djokovic these days is

very very difficult. That short punchy style. Doesn't

give you a lot of time to see where the ball is going. It allows hill to

play shots like that. With relative ease.

M Djokovic is challenging the call. The ball was called out.

Replay the point. Trying to get quick points against

this man. A lead in the game is not a lead

when you are taking on Novak. Pegged back, Mannarino.

Got the work he needed on that serve.

Closes the gap to just a couple of games.

To keep this set alive he has to do something he hasn't done before,

which is break the worm number one. -- world number one.

Mannarino maybe should have compromised a Tendai Biti on this

big aggressive return, 43% of Novak's serve being unreturned.

There is another one, too good. Well placed and he is well placed to move

through the third round, because he is two sets to love up here.

Yes the world number one very much in charge in this match. Just one

set away from going through the necked round. This is the scene

outside. It is a rather sorry sight. Still the rain is falling. No

immediate prospect of play. The umbrellas are up. The rain is

falling and with me -- we have been told there is no play before 4.30.

Until it starts clearing, we are not going to get any play. We are

hopeful, there looks like a window round 6.00 to get some tennis, but

we have to play on Centre Court. Djokovic at the moment then later on

will be Marcus Willis, the man of this tournament so far, what a story

he has, coming through six rounds of qualifying, he is ranked 772. Now he

is on the front-page of every newspaper, signing autographs and

enjoying his moment. He is itchagainst Roger Federer later. The

number 772 is up against Roger Federer, Federer has won matches to

get here. He proves the fairy tales come true.

He made ?208 on the professional circuit this year. It is a nice life

isn't it really. Still living with my parent, my

parents at home. Living the dream. A It is a bit better than this. The

greatest of all time. Sufficient a difference between the

two players, but Marcus thoroughly enjoying his time at Wimbledon. I

hope he enjoys the match on centre. That is later on this afternoon,

back we go to the world number one. Test for Mannarino at the start of

this third on serve. Just no respite in, the intensity

coming from the other end of the court. Hunger to make every ball.

In the context of this tournament Djokovic would be delighted with

this form and the opportunity of laying in doors when it is wet

outside. Denise is one of get through to the third round when

other people are going to be more concerned about their schedule. --

finish this one off. It seemed like that lob stayed in

the air for a long time. I just wonder whether he knew what height

it had been. High enough is the answer.

That was such a typical Djokovic returning point, straight up the

middle to start the rally off, then a little bit of trouble, then puts

it back up the middle, no angles for his opponent to work with, then he

extracts the error and creates a break point chance. Well served,

well-placed. Not easy to get that ace down the middle from out wide.

APPLAUSE Superb serving. Novak, with his

ability to stretch out and cover most of the baseline, to get those

two strobes on the outside, Mannarino is getting himself

involved early in this third set. Unable to do that in a second. --

the second. APPLAUSE

That was more of a wide shot down a return. Not the biggest backswing

but good way going into the shop. 84 miles an hour return. -- the shot.

Wonderful couple of points here from Mannarino. Not often

He carves out three Redpoint chances for himself. -- break point. He has

still got to roll the dice. It is what got into the was going for his

shots. -- got him to the break points. All it took was a little bit

to his right to cobble the serve, but Novak has hit a number of good

first serves and seconds, to be fair, but this time catches him

unaware down the T. Nice chance to break the world number one. For the

first time in the tournament. I think Mannarino was looking to see

whether he had made the approach shot before he'd even hit it. He

pulled his head up, didn't time the shot. He won't get many better

opportunities than that. Mannarino 's coach is more of a

physical coach than a tennis coach. Unbelievable depth. Eight miles an

hour quicker as well. Sometimes that can lose you a bit of control.

That one did come down to loss of control. And his fourth double fault

opens up a chance on Mannarino 's fifth break point.

The ball is probably only six inches off the ground and he is able to

wrap the racket head around the ball and bend it over the net post. And

find the target. Could possibly add to the

frustration that Djokovic could serve three double faults and

Mannarino still couldn't break his serve.

We are about to find out just how well that frustration sits with him.

He almost has to end up placing the ball and Novak doesn't have to

guess, either way. He has arguably one a game against

Novak there in just one point, the amount of great shots he did. --

hit. Fantastic shot, we can see how far

he went around his forehand to hit that shot. Fairly unusual, but

effective. There was a bit of Benoit Piare in that shot -- Paire. Maybe

scratching his head and wondering how he's finally going to break

Novak 's served. The man on your left, argue blue one of the greatest

improvements since 2010, but you can see one of the big differences

between these players, just the weight transfer from Novak into the

court compared to your right of your picture, you can see where Novak

lines with his foot inside the baseline and look at the right leg

of Mannarino right inside the baseline, not getting himself inside

the court as much as he would like. Just from what you can see, just the

space that potentially he leaves down that line, Mannarino. There is

that slide that has been a game changer. You can understand the

slide on a clay court and now onto a grass court, but it is where the

game has been taken to new levels with sliding on a hard court, there

were that he is able to defend, and then turned defence into attack.

He has just got all the options covered. Mannarino covered pretty

much every inch of the Centre Court in this particular rally. He becomes

a spectator to the end of the point. Mannarino has put up a good, robust

defence of his serve so far in this third set. He may now be looking to

try and strike. A little bit is left side on that

serve. I don't know whether he is able to pick up on the Mannarino

served also he takes a lot for that one, that is 91 miles an hour out

wide, and he has been averaging, Mannarino, 109 miles an hour in the

match in his first serve. Djokovic is picking the serve. When

he serves out wide the ball toss is going further to and once it is the

left, you can't go the middle. -- up the middle.

That's brilliant. That is truly lovely to watch. Great use of the

right-hand. He just waited until the last minute and then wrapped the

racket head round. He has had a little bit of success

on the returns on that second serve, tracking it entered at right hip of

the world number one. -- into that right hip.

APPLAUSE Well played, the Frenchman. 3-2,

third set. That's all he can really do is

control what is in his power and with his serve, he has managed to do

that very effectively. It has been a bright start for Mannarino to this

third set Matias had two break point opportunities against the world

number one. He hasn't allowed his head to drop.

We are enjoying this particular contest but up next, all eyes are

one Marcus Willis, who will be taking on Roger Federer. It will be

fascinating to see how the British left-hander gets on. The French

left-hander having a tough time out here, as one would have expected.

Novak is so efficient at getting through these early rounds at major

tournaments. Hard to achieve what Mannarino just

did, getting close to the baseline on the shots. It is just one point

out of 49 that he has been able to take from the Serbian 's first

serve. Not a lot you can do when your

opponent keeps ringing the lines with the first serve like Novak

does. Getting enough of them seems to be too difficult right now.

The advantage of serving first in this third set, see if he can keep

his nose in front. That's the problem for Mannarino, he

just has to redline it as he tries to fit with 100% power, and then the

control goes. -- to hit it. That's were Novak decided that

return would go, straight in the bin by the umpire 's chair.

He's been waiting patiently for his moment in this third set.

He wanted it badly and he was good enough to take it. There is a break,

4-3 in the third. It came back almost as fast as it came at him,

and there was just no time for Mannarino to adapt his feet.

Just a flick of the wrist. That is all but was needed. Good reaction.

Even at the second round. This was the one, Tim. Rare miss from

Djokovic. That ball was only three points old! May not see the light of

day again! Ball girl was searching but to no avail. May have dug into

the bin to get it out. Just shows how much power with big

timing. Not a big swing or big man but big forehand.

Good approach. Followed by a great pass. Even if he had made the

volley, Novak ready. Aces down the T. Close to wrapping things up now.

Bit of success with the drop shot. Getting in the right place at the

right time, more problematic. Doesn't smile a lot on court... But

a wry smile there. Sends Novak the wrong way with that.

But Novak in full command. It was always going to be tough, never lost

to a left hander apart from Nadal in 2010 until this year. Lopez. Seven

men have beaten him, who play left handed. But Mannarino will not add

his name to that list. Novak just too complete. Bit of a luck of the

draw. Mannarino, hitting it well. A different section, could have got to

the last 16, as he did years ago. But this man stood in his way. Is

the second round. That is where it looks like it'll end for the

Frenchman. Felt like the last chance...

Probably is. Got involved in the rally.

Oh! Created the space. Lands a telling punch. You sense Mannarino

has enjoyed his time on Centre Court. Not keen to leave yet. If

what he wants, what he gets... Different things. Break point eight.

Saved rather than lost. Did really well not to guess the

footwork. Wide space into that forehand side. Good solid split

step. Chance. Another break point. If perseverance pays off for the

Frenchman. If if eighth double fault. That is a considerable

standard, both as distance. Mannarino has brought life back into

this set. Is the comeback on? The ultimate, probably not, but at

this stage of the third set, he could get inspired enough to wrestle

it away. Do we need to start researching, how many times he has

lost from two sets up? Once! Melzer in 2010. You have got to get out

more often. Marcus Willis has had to cool the

jets! By wonder what he was doing, in the locker room at that point! I

am not sure if he was even in the locker room... In the gym. Having

some. You have got to appreciate that

tenacity. Fabulous from him. 6-5 in the third.

That there is deserved. To come out, on this court, against the man who

holds all four majors, and not be overwhelmed, not to offer up a host

of unforced errors and some of the back cans, you have two credit him

and the fans on Henman Hill. The enthusiasm, and the passion, waiting

for the entrance of Roger Federer, and Marcus Willis, at some stage

today, under the roof of Centre Court. His parents at the back of

the box there. Coached by his father for a while.

What a turn of events this possibly will be.

Smart, smart approach from Novak. Sensing his opponent was inspired.

Drifted behind that slice. Pressure, is on. Thrived on it. As

all great champions do. Certainly contrasty fortunes in tie

breaks. Novak, 13, won 11. Mannarino has won two, lost seven.

He has had a little bit going for him at this juncture of the match.

It is the best that he has managed to play so far.

It is the ability, to keep repeating what he has done time and time

again. Incredible timing, balance. Half-volley flick on the baseline.

Clean winner up the line. Just underhit it! Right idea. Just

underhit it... And overplayed. Didn't need to be that good. Right

idea moving forward but too cute on the volley.

It is an absolute delight to watch, a gem from the world number one.

Maybe that was why Mannarino tried to drop the volley so close. He has

seen that so many times in the past. It is not just the movement, to get

there, it is the imagination, to produce shots like that.

Saw the space behind Mannarino and had to chase hard. Long way out the

doubles line. No going back. Dramatic end to such an attractive

point. Novak... You see the replay.

Checking with the umpire that Mannarino dug that out with his

spade, one bounce. He did so. Eclipsed by the champions, a low of

these lower ranked players, as we've seen, but Mannarino has acquitted

himself so well. Ultimately, it could in vain. Two match points. Be

already served for it once! Didn't pass that test at 5-4. That one goes

begging. It is his return that gets it done.

Banned the volume increases, under the roof, as Novak notches up

another win. 30th consecutive Grand Slam match win. Who is eventually

going to stop them? -- him? Mannarino gave it his best.

Absolutely. Awkward player to play against. But his opponent today,

simply the best. He has had a couple of tests in his opening matches,

here, tie break against James Ward, opening round. This time the French

left hander. Body has passed with flying colours. Team Novak, happy.

The Djokovic juggernaut continues to

bulldoze its way over all before. Thank you. He continues his quest to

win his fourth Wimbledon title, potentially 13th major, won his

first six sets at this year's Championships. Lost just once

recently to French players. Tsonga the last to beat him.

Congratulations on the latest win. You want to celebrate, with the

crowd at the end? Yes. It has been the only much, played at this time,

and that goes been Centre Court on days like this. When the roof is

closed, it is more special. It gets loud. And when I failed to serve it

out, 5-4, crowd got into it. 30 consecutive Grand Slam wins.

Surprising yourself? Not so much. I have expectations for myself, but I

am able to play such a level consistency, Grand Slams matter the

most in our sport, David Ruffley a statistic I am proud of. Some of the

wheels were talking, and they were saying, how many more Grand Slams

can you win, next six years, two a year, 24? From their mouth to the

god's ears! The future is something that is not in our power. We cannot

predict. But I will certainly continue playing, with passion. The

next match, Roger Federer, against Marcus Willis, 772 in the world. How

can the British man possibly win? Everything is possible in sport.

Roger, obviously the favourite, but you just never know. There's home

player. First Wimbledon win for him. I was watching the highlights. We

will see what happens. I was watching the highlights. We

will see what happens. He may not be wanting to look ahead six years at

how many grand slams he will win. He produced the best tennis when it

mattered and in that tie-break. What a wonderful match for everyone to

enjoy here on centre court. Novak Djokovic winning in straight sets,

and the excitement will continue to build as Marcus Willis comes on to

play Roger Federer. But the man who holds all four Grand Slam titles

looks in ominous form. And we are under the roof on Centre Court, but

outside, it is looking a lot brighter. The covers are off the

outside courts, and there are no nets up at the moment so no

immediate prospect of play, but certainly we are looking hopeful

that in about half an hour, we will have some play on the outside

courts. It looks as though we will have a clear spell for some time

before some more rain comes down. But here on Centre Court, we are

looking forward to seeing Marcus Willis, the moment he has trimmed

about, playing on Centre Court. Little did he know that when his

dream came true, he would be up against arguably the greatest player

of in Roger Federer. Everyone here is talking about it, including Mac.

Let me tell you a story, the kind of story fit for Hollywood. What do you

know? It is happening at Wimbledon. The story of a man who has nothing.

I was overweight, I was a loser. Against the man who has it all. The

incomparable Roger Federer! Marcus Willis, 772 in the world, Britain's

number 23, against the greatest player of all time. 17 slams, seven

of them right here. On paper, Willis doesn't have a chance. But trust me,

the boy can play. His crew are right behind him, and while the fairy tale

lasts, he will love every minute. Centre Court, the greatest day and

the biggest match of his life. Quite a story, don't you think? And now,

the story continues. If you can keep your head when all about you are

losing theirs and blaming it on you, you will be a man, my son.

SUE BARKER: He will be the man that everyone will be talking about.

Everybody looking forward to this match. Roger Federer against Marcus

Willis. Tim Henman, I never thought I would be saying that, here on

Centre Court. What do you think he could take from this match and make

of this match? It is a great opportunity. His journey has been

incredible, coming through prequalifying, three rounds of

qualifying just to get into the main draw. He had never won a match at

this level. And this is his eighth. What can he get out of it? Maybe

eight games and Federer's shirt as a souvenir! But what a great

opportunity. He has got nothing to lose, to be on the biggest stage in

our sport playing the greatest champion we have, it will be fun to

watch. He has already met Federer, apparently met him in the players'

Lounge, went up and had a word with him. That is a good start. And he

took your advice, he was sitting watching the Djokovic to match. If

you have a little longer to prepare and you know you are going to be out

here, my first experience, I spent three or four days before for 20

minutes at a time just soaking up the atmosphere, because it is easy

to come out here and spend the first 20 minutes looking around, and it is

important for him to really focus on the job at hand which is his first

couple of service games. If he can get those under his belt, he can

enjoy his afternoon and try to make life difficult for Federer. He has

certainly been in every newspaper and most TV channels as well, and I

was up on the broadcast Centre roof, and all the foreign journalists were

talking about Marcus Willis, everyone wants to know about him. In

case you haven't heard all about it, here is Marcus's story so far here

at Wimbledon. I was a bit of a loser. I was

overweight, sitting having a pint, I was just a loser. And when I looked

at myself in the mirror and said, you are better than this.

Tell us a little bit about the background to your story. Where

we're at the beginning of this year? Not a very place, actually. Injured,

not very happy, convinced I was going to go and coach in America or

England. I met a girl, she told me how was being an idiot, in a nice

way. We got to know each other and I said, don't go, give it another

shot. It is an amazing story, this 25-year-old from Slough, this is his

first ever tour level match. COMMENTATOR: What a glorious stroke

from Willis. He is continuing to enjoy the occasion. As I his

supporters here. If you sent this script to Hollywood, they would

reject it. This is absolute dream stuff. What a way to close it out.

Marcus Willis has romped into the second round of Wimbledon 2016 with

a commanding straight sets victory. I am loving being here, I am loving

my tennis again, and I want to keep doing it. It is great to be on court

and enjoying it. It happened to me, it is a good week for him, anything

can happen. You don't see stories like that too often in tennis, so it

is nice, and especially fit to be a British player doing at Wimbledon,

it is great. People will hear about it and know about it, so they will

support him, rightfully so. I think it is a very cool story myself. It

looks strongly as if you will be playing Roger Federer next. You were

just laughing in disbelief! It is a great opportunity. It is what I

dream of when I was younger. I do think he was in Tunisia this year!

It is a bit weird, I'm sure it will hit the some stage. I am just loving

every minute of it. Well, he is floating, carry on, it

will be interesting to see when he comes out how he reacts. This is his

fan club, guys from his tennis club, and when he won his opening match

against the rank is, they went to Cuba Centre Court tickets, and his

big moment is not far away. Federer is letting him walk out onto Centre

Court first. Maybe that is a good tactic.

CHEERING He is laughing, I'm laughing. I'm

not sure I have seen anything like this on Centre Court. Mac is with

us. Did he teach any lessons today? He has a club match tomorrow. What

happens if he beats Federer? If you still going to play it? He says he

will! He has to carry on this attitude, because this is what has

gotten to this party. You would think that he has to figure out some

way to possibly... It is impossible for him to relax. If you put aside

the reality of the situation and the emotions, that his strength is

Roger's weakness, Battersby everything. This guy might not be

able to get the smile off his face. I had a go on YouTube to see some of

his highlights. He plays on little courts! But his serve is pretty

good, and Roger is back and returning, he is a pretty good

lefty, so maybe you can hold it. Make it interesting. This almost

feels like a second week match, doesn't it, Tim? It almost has the

feel of a bit of an exhibition, as well. It is probably a little bit

disconcerting for Federer when he comes out on most courts here is the

favourite, but we have always loved an underdog in this country, and

there is probably no bigger underdog than Marcus Willis right now. Did he

ask Roger's permission to wear the same headband? ! They do look very

similar. Tim, you have known him since the beginning days, but he has

changed a bit since then. He has. We certainly noticed that he has missed

a few meals. He has always been a great character. He has always had a

great sense of humour, he has always had fun, he is working hard now, and

going back to this story, he was probably thinking he was going to

quit the game, he was starting to coach. And here he is playing seven

times champion on the best court in tennis. And Tim gave him some advice

to come down here and sit on Centre Court, because it is a terrifying

experience to walk out here. It is such a famous court with such a

history. I was wondering why he was out watching Novak play. It is his

fault! He has to try to soak it up. The first time you plan a big stage,

it is very easy to spend the first 20 minutes looking around, and 20

minutes against Federer could be two sets! You think that is going to

change that? ! Probably not. There is a phrase, clutching at straws.

Praying to the gods. But Roger, he just has to blank it out. He has

such experience, it won't be a factor and less markers can get some

of these big lefty serves and stay with him early on. Exactly. You

think you would feel like he belongs out there. He will have to get out

to a reasonably good start. Roger is not sure of himself. Putting this

match aside, he has been struggling, he is not 100%. He is not used as

Tim says to anyone rooting against him at all. The fact that the crowd

is fired up to this Hollywood type story, what is actually going to

happen, it is ready interesting. Roger, though, seems to absolutely

love playing on a tennis court, so to me, he actually likes this. He

actually said he was looking forward to playing this guy. Why he would be

pumped up for that, you will never know, but that is why he has been

able to shrug off a lot of defeats and doesn't lose that much. But to

be able to last this long and play this well until almost 35 years old.

When you look at the gulf between them, Roger has made ?74 million,

this is any prize money! And Marcus has won ?71,000. I have never seen a

guy smiling as he hits his volleys. He is undefeated at Wimbledon! We

have heard his friends who have got all the songs they are going to be

singing, this is almost gone to feel like a football match. They will

have to get a lot of songs out early in the first couple of sets, because

he might not be out there too long! From his point of view again, his

movement is one of his weaknesses, certainly when you are nervous, the

first thing that goes can be your movement, so it is important to try

to get his feet going and establish himself in the map. His serve was

the deciding factor in the first round, and if he can hit the spots

and try to attack Federer's backhand, hopefully, I think the

target could be eight games, I think anything more than that will be a

good effort. We joke about this sometimes, but we want to see what

his heart rate is! I would like that, because it has got to be over

200! It was 200 in the locker room! We need doctors around here! But the

one encouraging thing, he looked like he really embraced the

situation in the first round, even when it got towards the end of the

match, he finished it off with some of the best tennis, he didn't look

like he got nervous. And I think that is the attitude, he will be out

there laughing and joking, and that is one way for him to disperse the

nerves, and whether he is going to be able to laugh and joke and enjoy

the moment, playing Federer on Centre Court. I am just looking

behind, he hasn't got a server over the net yet. They were just about

halfway up the net. But because it is such a big run back, the court

seems quite small, doesn't it? Still not over the net yet. This is

unbelievable that they are playing under the roof. He has got a server

over! CHEERING

This is like a football game. This is going to be like the few days

they played on Sunday, that Monday final, if this keeps up at least a

little bit in the beginning, we could start something new here! This

isn't going to be easy for Roger to keep his concentration, is it? It

might not be that easy to keep his concentration, but we're talking

about massive ability. I'm not sure, Roger has had some difficult matches

against lefties in the past. Can we call the match from out here? We are

ready to go. This is Marcus's big moment. Matt, you are on the way to

call this one. He is alongside Andrew Castle, all yours, Andy.

ANDREW CASTLE: Listen to this. CHEERING

UMPIRE: Roger Federer to serve. First set. Ready, play.

Roger versus Marcus. On Centre Court.

He is going to get another ovation when he wins a point. Make no

mistake, he has won seven matches to get here! We can you see him serve.

I wanted him to serve first. Have you seen him serve?

JOHN McENROE: Yes, I watched him on you Tube.

CHEERING And verities.

Let's all leave. -- there it is. His sister Cathy has had something

on him at 2000-1. Something like that. No betting in tennis, of

course. Roger was on his 10th final last

year. Marcus was walking around with the groundsman early on just get a

feel of the court surface. It is a long walk to the other side.

You may not know the commentary league, but the standard is tough.

Marcus is playing tomorrow night, like Sue Barker was saying, with

Gary Henderson. They are playing against Coventry and North Warwick!

It is a big match. This is nothing. They are only three points behind

Hamden in Arden in the league. He saved 19 of 20 points in his

first round match. Vat is a funky looking backhand. All

school! A two-handed slice. Did he see that in the instruction manual?

You could take down a tree or two with that.

That is what I said before, old school.

Just keep it nice and slow now, take your time. He is playing faster than

Federer, and that is not easy. It is all a little bit heart rate at

the moment. Just chill out. APPLAUSE

Starting to be able to put something on that serve.

Yes, very good from Federer. The balls don't come back in those

leading matches like that. -- league matches. But then, you have never

played against Coventry and North Warwick, John!

It is a great settler, this game, if he can get through it. Saving break

points, coming through the fire. That is a good flick by Federer. The

grass is a bit green and soft to try the drop volley, but Roger has

figured that that that is his go to pretty quick.

UMPIRE: Game, Federer. APPLAUSE

UMPIRE: Federer leads 2-0, first set. The highest earning tennis

player in the last nine years, Roger Federer, on and off court combined.

Mum and dad in the Royal Box enjoying themselves.

I don't think they are too stressed out right now.

Let's see, Willis, Nadal, think we are OK. We'll see! !

Look at Marcus, he's off. LAUGHTER

Called out. UMPIRE: Mr Willis is challenging the

call. Right baseline. The ball was called good.

That is overwhelmingly in his favour.

UMPIRE: 30-0. That's respect. It is a circus like atmosphere,

right? I feel like Bahrami will be playing

the next set! CHEERING

Go on, Laddie! Even Roger is laughing!

He has got some good hands and feel. This is too good.

Au! UMPIRE: Deuce.

APPLAUSE He must have watched Santoro play

with that sliced forehand. He is throwing the kitchen sink at him.

See, the trouble is for Marcus, he has lost another four or fivelbs in

his first 12 minutes, and he has nothing to show for it at the end of

it, he is going to need those nice people from St John's ambulance to

come on! Did you say he had lost some pounds?

He has lost 55lbs total. UMPIRE: Game, Federer. Federer leads

3-0, first set. Luke Burton Bridge, Johnny Marr and

Jo Salisbury and he got a pass through the qualifying. Then he beat

Berankis, there are some good players in there. He could be a top

20 player in his time, so that is an excellent win. He will have never

seen anything like Marcus Willis. In the old days, there were more

players around with individual styles. And here, because the court

used to be so much different than a clay-court orra hard court. Because

of that, you had specialness to play like a Marcus Willis. It drove me

crazy with off-speed pitches and slice and dicing and drop shots and

the rest of it that we have already seen. Federer is not going to be

overly impressed or concerned ultimately.

UMPIRE: Time. He will pretty much dictate every point.

Literally stands at the baseline. I am not sure that I would recommend

that, against top players! Saving himself for the next match!?

Hopefully, he gets on the board. Sooner rather than later. Remember,

Broady against Murr against Djokovic. Broady against Murray.

Settled down. Tough draws. Roger hasn't missed the court that

much yet. Good weight. Been here a few times! He has got to use that

serve. That is what is going to help him.

No future there. The good thing for Willis, his best shot are those drop

shots, but Federer sees that, moves forward when he sees that. Not

fooled at all. I thought Roger was such a nice guy! Just look at what

he is doing to this British man! 5-0 might be the time to get a hold.

You'll be happy. Roger still a nice guy!

Last year, this Emmy Fino, against Murray, hardly ever seen serving

like it. You talk about things, happening too quickly for Willis.

Take a bathroom break? Great shot. OK. We have talked about

Willis, but this is Roger Federer's place. 34 now. We do not know how

long he is going to be playing at this level. Number three at the

moment. He has had trouble with injuries. Third seed. Number one in

2004. 302 weeks at number one in the world. That is the longest of

anybody. Djokovic, 205. I suspect he is not going anywhere. Not at all.

Played Novak in the semis at Australia, and apparently, the next

morning he was in bath with his kid, slipped, hurt his knee! Back has

been out. Not able to get on the court and. After 65 consecutive

events. Continuing to get rust off. Lost to Thiem... But here he is,

trying to get his act together. There. See.

Maybe he should just go for aces on both serves! Played the juniors here

a couple of times. Won rounds. Loves grass courts.

Back to the baseline after the half-volley. That is not going to

scare Federer. I do not think he would have fared better any other

way... And that is a beautiful shot. Game point!

22 minutes in. Get ready for a standing ovation! Open the roof, let

pressure out! Aw, come on Roger! The script we got this morning...

Hold a few service games, you never know. Jennifer not looking so happy.

Not easy. That's a shame. All going a little

quickly. Definitely the highlight of the day for many here. But hopefully

Willis is going to get off and running soon. Played well in clubs

matches, France and Germany, this year. Met Jennifer. A dentist. He

was going to take a coaching job, at the United States, and she said

don't go! I wonder how he is going to get anything out of this, but

this is his moment, ?50,000, and if you think that does not matter, so

far he has just won $364! Because of what has been going on, that has

been worth more... And have you seen that photo of him at the Rocky

statue? When he was at Philadelphia. He showed that, on ESPN. We will try

to track that down. That is what it is like. Rocky Balboa. David v

Goliath. Just trying to get on the board.

This is an elite group. You cannot just walk in here, be one of them.

Club guys, thinking they can step up. And a key element people forget!

When people think I could have been a pro. Roger is doing that on behalf

of others in the tournament. This is important, for family, loved ones,

Marcus. Tennis balls, nice and new, help the lefty serve. Yes. Good.

Let's hope he gets on the board here.

Might have been in. In! Celebration! Bank holiday! Back in the EU! Come

on now... Oh! Get out. Here we go! Don't want to

celebrate too quickly... Standing ovation coming up? Serve, put Roger

in the second row! Come on. Years to come, he'll say the first

30 minutes was any good... Superb after that. 29 minutes played. --

wasn't. Yes! You beauty! It's changed on

Centre Court! Willis storms to his first game. On their feet! All

right... OK... 1-1. Little perspective!

Brave shot. First time I've seen Roger slow down. Gather himself.

Excellent return. Too long. Don't even worry about

that one! Too long. Get a breather! Carlos in the chair. 25 years as an

umpire. It was not an easy hold. Trainer is

on the court. Heart rate monitor, I believe!

Or busily, -- obviously tight in the shoulder. We can show you what has

been happening elsewhere. Jo Konta, seeded 16, on BBC Two. 2-1 up. Puig

broke. 4-4 now. Now 5-4 up. One game away from going through. And on

court 12, Heather Watson, up a break. But we can go back to Centre

Court. No shortage of touch, Marcus Willis.

Born in Slough. Plays in Warwick. At the boat club. Have one for ?30 an

hour! Deserves it. Finally found himself. Playing a tennis match.

Over were men, -- overwhelming, the first set, as we would have

expected. You do not win seven matches by chance, first round vi

qualifying, then qualifying, first round victory.

Good feel for the ball. Trying to do the near impossible. Get Federer off

balance. Grimacing a bit. The shoulder. Tightening up?

UMPIRE: ball is good. Roger will look at that. It was in. In the

middle of a good point. That is what he said!

After getting treatment for the shoulder... Perhaps all the

attention, after the matches, a nice hold. Pleasing for the cheerleading

squad! Didn't need sympathy, did he? That forehand. The speed of that!

Just no idea where he's hitting it. Also, different points, different

areas, knees, waist. He can wait, look. How many players can look

before hitting it? He seems to be able to do that.

Marcus Willis who has won one match at Grand Slam level, these four

major championships, Federer has 303. It

is an amazing record. But he has a better win percentage! You are a

coach now! Take me through it. Federer, left, Willis right. Or

busily, the forehand one of the greatest in the history of the

sport. Federer you have mentioned, that this man has played junior

Wimbledon. The way players are maturing... You hope that he

dedicates himself to the sport, and gets supremely fit. Certainly,

success if you want to make it. He has got personality, character.

Obviously enjoying himself at this point. In the set. How long can that

continue? As they say, enjoy the moment. It

will be fleeting! I am just looking at the court, when

he misses the half volleys. Bad news. Not the court! Good serve. He

has got to do that, continuously, to Federer. Bigger guy. 6'2, 6'3? 6'2

at least. Threw that toss too far in front.

Reaches. That hurt the shoulder. Wow. Wonderful footwork from Roger

Federer. Did you see how quickly he was that short ball? Didn't have

much on it. The way he moves, he just doesn't

put strain on his body. He has been injury free until this

year. That is the hardest serve he has

hit. He is getting a lot of reward when

the first delivery goes in, and virtually no reward when he misses.

APPLAUSE UMPIRE: Deuce. Look where Federer is

standing, and look where Willis is. He is too predictable with that drop

shot. He is saying, please, can this point just be over! He is slowing

down a little bit here. He is one of the few guys I see who plays faster

than Federer. Yes, too good. A beautifully

constructive break of serve, and that is probably good enough for the

second set. We will see. You don't see players spot their

serves at the corners the way Federer does in club matches. I have

told you about that Coventry league, though, you don't know!

UMPIRE: Federer leads 5-2, second set, one sets to love. If Federer

makes it to the quarterfinals of this championship once again, he

will have more Grand Slam wins than any other player. Martina Hingis

currently at 306 is. I hope we see him for a lot longer, but when the

injury start coming in... He is currently still number three in the

world. Hail has got to the finals and faced Djokovic on both

occasions. It is going to be a tall order for him to back that up this

year. I imagine he is a bit of a work in progress right now. It has

been a long time since he had the sort of success that he is after.

Four years since a Grand Slam Wane, Wimbledon here against Andy Murray

when it broke his heart. It had been two and a half years weight then

since his previous one. -- a long wait, since the Australian Open. His

best chance to win something again if it were to happen would be here.

That is wearing -- that is where we are and tear on the body starts to

show. The slice is so critical here. We haven't seen him coming March in

these first two matches except Willis has made him coming here, it

has actually been helping Federer. Willis is a good volley. He has good

hands, good touch. He doesn't seem bothered by the

shoulder. This is a better set for him.

Now, that is definitely worth having a look at, because the camera is on