Jankovic moves into round 2

June 22, 2010 12:28 am | Updated November 17, 2021 11:20 am IST - WIMBLEDON

Jelena Jankovic, the fourth seed, has defeated Laura Robson of Britain in the first round of Wimbledon.

Jankovic won 6-3, 7-6 (5) on Centre Court in her seventh consecutive appearance at the All England Club. She reached the semifinals at the French Open.

The 234th-ranked Robson, 16, entered the draw with a wild card.

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