Summary

  • Andy Murray beats Nikoloz Basilashvili 6-4 6-3 5-7 6-3

  • Murray served for match three times in third set, which he led 5-0

  • Match resumed with roof closed on Centre Court for fourth set

  • Heather Watson loses deciding set 8-6 to Kristie Ahn on Court One

  • Two-time champion Petra Kvitova loses 6-3 6-4 to Sloane Stephens

  • French Open finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas beaten in three sets by Frances Tiafoe

  • Novak Djokovic beats Jack Draper 4-6 6-1 6-2 6-2 on Centre Court

  1. Postpublished at 11:31 BST 28 June 2021

    Tracy Austin
    Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC TV

    Coco Gauff - at 15 years old she was fearless.

    It was Coco-mania - everybody wanted to see Coco play - slicing, and fighting.

    Two years on, she has won titles and improved her game.

  2. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 11:30 BST 28 June 2021

    #bbctennis

    Who are you backing to win the women's singles title this year and why?

    Let us know using #bbctennis

  3. Aryna Sabalenka - time for that big breakthrough?published at 11:26 BST 28 June 2021

    Chanda Rubin
    American former world number six on BBC TV

    Surprising that Aryna Sabalenka is still looking for a big breakthrough at a major.

    She's one of the most consistent players on the tour week-in week-out but it hasn't come together on the bigger stage.

    She's got the favourable section and she has a great opportunity.

  4. Who will win women's title?published at 11:24 BST 28 June 2021

    Tracy Austin
    Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC TV

    Ashleigh Barty - never made it past the fourth round but her game is perfect.

    Never count out Serena Williams.

    Kvitova, Kerber - look for the players who have had success before and have the experience.

  5. What are Serena's chances?published at 11:23 BST 28 June 2021

    Chanda Rubin
    American former world number six on BBC Two

    If Serena can get into those first couple of rounds and get into the event... but the serve has got to be working...

  6. No play until 12:00published at 11:19 BST 28 June 2021

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Loud announcement on outside courts.

    “Regrettably there is a band of rain forecast,” the voice says.

    No play until 12pm.

  7. Postpublished at 11:18 BST 28 June 2021

    Don't like to say our man on site Jonathan Jurejko is someone to dampen the mood, but...

  8. Postpublished at 11:15 BST 28 June 2021

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Been a long time since we’ve been able to sit courtside at Wimbledon.

    The narrow rows on court 17 are pretty full already as we wait for Britain’s Katie Boulter.

    You may notice there isn’t a net up yet. Which means play has been delayed.

    WimbledonImage source, BBC Sport
  9. 'I'm not getting whacked'published at 11:13 BST 28 June 2021

    Media caption,

    Andy Murray hopes body can 'hold up' at Wimbledon after injuries

    Britain's former world number one Andy Murray says practising with Swiss great Roger Federer has helped build his confidence before he makes a long-awaited singles return at Wimbledon.

    The two-time SW19 champion, who has not played in the singles since 2017, faces Georgia's Nikoloz Basilashvili in the third match on Centre Court, meaning it will start about 17:30 BST.

    "I'm not going out there and getting whacked," said the 34-year-old Scot. "I'm competing well with all of the players that I practised with."

  10. No play before 11:30published at 11:07 BST 28 June 2021

    Oh, well that's a cracking start...

    Wimbledon might have had a year off but the British summer remains consistently inconsistent.

    And this morning's drizzle means play on the outside courts is delayed until 11:30 BST.

  11. Also in action this morningpublished at 11:04 BST 28 June 2021

    Katie BoulterImage source, PA Media

    Katie Boulter is also in action from 11:00 as she faces American Danielle Lao on court 17, while fellow wildcard Jodie Burrage also has an American opponent in Lauren Davis on court five.

  12. Swan takes main draw placepublished at 11:02 BST 28 June 2021

    Swan v Keys

    Katie Swan is the first British woman to come through Wimbledon qualifying since 2001 and does so after overcoming her recent injuries.

    After the tour was halted by the pandemic in March last year, the 22-year-old suffered back and wrist injuries, meaning she did not play competitively again until January this year.

    She has been trying to regain form and fitness on the ITF Tour - the circuit below the main WTA Tour - and strong performances this week have ended in the ultimate reward of a Wimbledon spot.

    Swan is the only Briton to come through the three rounds of qualifying this week and her success means there are 14 home players in the main draw, after Johanna Konta withdrew last night.

  13. First up on Monday...published at 10:57 BST 28 June 2021

    Media caption,

    Wimbledon 2021: Great Britain's Katie Swan beats Australia's Arina Rodionova in qualifier

    Britain's Katie Swan put an injury-hit year behind her to qualify for the main draw at Wimbledon, beating Australia's Arina Rodionova 6-0 6-4 to set up a first-round match against American Madison Keys.

    The 22-year-old, ranked 290th in the world, dropped to her haunches on the baseline and cupped her mouth with both hands after clinching victory.

    "I can't even believe it. I'm so happy," she said. "I think this is my biggest accomplishment in tennis."

    And, weather permitting, she will be getting her main-draw campaign under way shortly on court three.

  14. Who will step up?published at 10:56 BST 28 June 2021

    Only Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray have won the Wimbledon men's singles title since Australia's Lleyton Hewitt triumphed in 2002.

    Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas, 22, is the second-leading player behind Djokovic on the ATP Tour this year, although he could not stop the Serb fighting back from two sets down to beat him in the Roland Garros final.

    Italian Matteo Berrettini, a big server with a potent forehand, looks to have the game to do well and the 25-year-old won the Queen's title last weekend.

    Neither player has yet reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals, though. The only one of the other top eight seeds apart from Djokovic and Federer to have done so is Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut, who was a semi-finalist in 2019.

  15. Djokovic closing in...published at 10:54 BST 28 June 2021

    GOAT raceImage source, BBC Sport

    Having won the past two Wimbledon men's singles titles, and claimed the Australian Open and French Open already this year, Novak Djokovic is the overwhelming favourite to lift the trophy again on Sunday, 11 July.

    Winning in Paris this month earned the Serb a 19th major title, giving him the opportunity to now move alongside long-time rivals Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in terms of most all-time Grand Slam men's singles titles.

    "The level of confidence is pretty high," said Djokovic, 34. "Roland Garros took a lot out of me - mentally, physically and emotionally. It also granted me with an incredible amount of positive energy and confidence that created a wave I'm trying to ride.

    "I love being here. It has always been a dream tournament for me, from when I was a seven-year-old dreaming to win Wimbledon.

    "It always gives me goose bumps walking on to these courts and inspires me to play my best."

    One of his potential threats has been removed by Nadal's withdrawal.

    The 35-year-old Spaniard, a two-time Wimbledon champion, pulled out because he needs to "recuperate after a long clay-court season" and says the decision will help prolong his career.

  16. Remember this?published at 10:51 BST 28 June 2021

    Media caption,

    Look back at the 2019 women's championship ahead of Wimbledon return

  17. ‘Thank you’published at 10:49 BST 28 June 2021

    Katie Falkingham
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    This is a lovely touch. A tribute to all those who have helped us through the last 18 months has been painted onto Henman Hill.

    Throughout this year’s tournament, notable contributors to the fight against the coronavirus pandemic will be welcomed into the Royal Box, while Wimbledon are also providing 100 tickets a day across Centre and No.1 Courts to a variety of individuals from the NHS.

    Henman HillImage source, BBC Sport
  18. Another new women's champion?published at 10:47 BST 28 June 2021

    Barbora KrejcikovaImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    Can Barbora Krejcikova win back to back majors?

    After being denied the chance to defend her crown last year, Simona Halep has again been prevented from playing - the Romanian needed to be helped from the court at May's Italian Open after tearing a calf muscle that ruled her out of the French Open and now Wimbledon.

    That means there will be a different SW19 champion - and seeing a new name would not be a surprise, with 13 different women's singles winners in the past 17 Grand Slams.

    Naomi Osaka has won four of those titles but is still taking a break from the sport, having revealed at the French Open that she has been suffering from depression.

    Australian world number one Ashleigh Barty will be playing on what she calls her favourite surface, but has not played since Roland Garros because of a hip injury.

    "Now I feel like I'm fit - I'm ready to play, I'm excited to play," said the 25-year-old.

    Poland's Iga Swiatek, the 20-year-old who won the French Open in 2020 and the junior title at SW19 in 2018, is also among the top eight seeds, while Czech Barbora Krejcikova is seeded 15th as she looks to back up her surprise French Open triumph.

  19. Postpublished at 10:42 BST 28 June 2021

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Wimbledon shopImage source, BBC Sport

    In usual times (that phrase is going to be used a lot this fortnight), Southfields is a hive of excitement and activity.

    That is the south-west London hub closest to the All England Club and where thousands arrive daily on the Tube before making the 10-minute walk up Church Road.

    This morning was much more subdued - not helped by the dreary weather.

    While some shops and restaurants have got into the Wimbledon spirit, decking out their windowsills with tennis balls and racquets, there were none of the usual enterprising pop-up businesses which set up makeshift tables at the end of drives.

    Coffees, juices, sunhats... maybe someone should have set up a brolly and pac-a-mac stall...

    Wimbledon
  20. Smile (behind the mask) for the cameras!published at 10:37 BST 28 June 2021

    Katie Falkingham
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    FansImage source, BBC Sport

    These two fans were the first through the gates I was standing at when the All England Club opened up at 10am.

    Think they were a little shocked at the swarm of TV cameramen, photographers (and me with my phone…) greeting them as they walked through.