Former Wimbledon Champion Boris Becker serves in a virtual court during the launch of the Serving Challenge to celebrate the 125th anniversary of the Wimbledon Championships.
Spain's Rafael Nadal, after an initial hiccup, overcame U.S.'s Michael Russell to advance into the second round. Nadal is the defending men's champion.
Russia's Vera Zvonareva won the first set 6-0, lost the second 3-6. but came back to win the third set and the match with an identical 6-3 scoreline to defeat U.S.' Alison Riske.
Japan's Kimiko Date-Krumm shakes the hand of Britain's Duke of Kent prior to her match against Britain's Katie O'Brien. Date-Krumm beat the local girl to set a meeting with Venus Williams in the second round.
Spectators look at an exhibition board which commemorates the 125th anniversary of the Wimbledon championships.
Mardy Fish, like compatriot Venus Williams, coasted into the second round thanks to a fairly routine straight-sets win over Spain's Marcel Granollers.
Australia's Jelena Dokic reacts during the first round match against Italy's Francesca Schiavone. Photo: AP
Tomas Berdych of the Czech Republic waves after defeating Italy's Filippo Volandri in the first round match. Photo: AP
Japan's Ayumi Morita returns a shot to Austria's Tamira Paszek during their first round match. Photo: AP