Wimbledon crowds arrive to see Andy Murray and Roger Federer ahead of the second day
Andy Murray returned to action at Wimbledon on day two with a straight-forward victory over Ryan Peniston. Roger Federer made a guest appearance on Centre Court, too, with the eight-time Wimbledon champion, whose men’s record could be equalled by Novak Djokovic this fortnight, retiring from tennis last September.
Murray had too much for his fellow Brit and advances to the second round on Thursday. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz sizzled on Court One with the roof on after rain hit SW19, the Spaniard was far too strong for Jeremy Chardy.
British No 1 Cameron Norrie, who reached the semi-finals last year, also started his campaign against Tomas Machac. Follow live scores and updates from Wimbledon in our live blog
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Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray wins in straight sets
Andy Murray 6-3 6-0 6-1 Ryan Peniston
Some post-match words from Andy Murray: “Started off the match i was quite nervous at the beginning, came out and was playing quite tentatively.
“It’s been a long time since i felt physically this good coming into Wimbledon, the last few years have been very challenging.
“But here’s hoping I’m fit and ready for a good run.”
On Roger Federer and Kate Middleton being in the royal box: “It’s nice to be here with some royalty and some tennis royalty as well.”
Sonia Twigg4 July 2023 17:58
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray wins in straight sets
Andy Murray 6-3 6-0 6-1 Ryan Peniston
Murray was just too good for his fellow British opponent.
Peniston put up a good fight in the first set, and there were some thrilling rallies throughout, but Murray stepped up to go through into the second round.
He needed two match points to do it, but the result was never in doubt.
As Tim Henman described it it was a “clinical” performance from Murray as he “went through the gears”.
Sonia Twigg4 July 2023 17:54
Wimbledon 2023: Outside courts cancelled for the day
No more play on the outside courts tonight, due to the heavy showers.
Plenty of catching-up to do tomorrow…
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Kieran Jackson4 July 2023 17:51
Wimbledon 2023: Cameron Norrie vs Tomas Machac latest score
*Cameron Norrie 6-3 Tomas Machac
The British No 1 Cameron Norrie has taken the first set over on Court 1 against Czech player Tomas Machac.
Sealed with another break, too.
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Kieran Jackson4 July 2023 17:50
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Andy Murray 6-3 6-0 5-1 Ryan Peniston*
Murray holds his serve and is now just one game away from winning the match.
Peniston will hope to avoid being broken on his serve to win only his second game after the first set.
Sonia Twigg4 July 2023 17:50
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Andy Murray* 6-3 6-0 4-1 Ryan Peniston
After a hard fought first set, it has been quite straightforward for Murray since then, although at times he’s been made to work for it.
Murray has a three-game cushion now and barring something exceptional, he is all but into the second round.
Sonia Twigg4 July 2023 17:45
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Andy Murray 6-3 6-0 3-1 Ryan Peniston*
Another long game and it goes the way of Murray, who now stands just three games away from a ticket into the second round.
Sonia Twigg4 July 2023 17:40
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Andy Murray* 6-3 6-0 2-1 Ryan Peniston
That game had the longest rally of the match, 31 shots, and it was Peniston who came out on top.
The 27-year-old has been made to work hard for every point here, but he has a game, the first one in more than a set.
Sonia Twigg4 July 2023 17:31
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Andy Murray 6-3 6-0 2-0 Ryan Peniston*
Murray holds comfortably. There have been some long rallies, but Murray seems to win the points that matter, although the crowd have enjoyed the occasion so far.
Sonia Twigg4 July 2023 17:26
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Andy Murray* 6-3 6-0 1-0 Ryan Peniston
The third set started in the same way the second finished, Murray broke immediately, 15-40 to take an early advantage on what is looking like being the final set of the match.
Sonia Twigg4 July 2023 17:22