Wimbledon got underway today at noon, with young British hopeful Laura Robson making an impressive Grand Slam debut, taking the first set from former world No 5 Daniela Hantuchova before losing 3-6, 6-4, 6-2.

Also in action on the first day of play at SW19 were former champions Roger Federer, Maria Sharapova and Serena Williams, who all won their opening matches in straight sets.

Stay up to date as the drama unfolds with our regular updates throughout the day.

2000 Julien Benneteau's troublesome knee is again causing a problem as he again receives lengthy treatment after a heavy collision with the back wall with the game poised at match point. And the Frenchman recovers to save it! But the Serb makes no mistake with his third match point to take a highly entertaining encounter 6-7 7-6 6-2 6-4.

1940: Rainer Schuettler is safely through, beating qualifier and fellow former semi-finalists Xavier Malisse 6-7 6-4 7-6 6-1.

1930 British wild card Josh Goodall is in action on Court Two against Michael Llodra, with the first four games all going with serve.

1915 James Ward's brave fight against Verdasco is over, the Brit going down 6-1, 6-, 6-4 . Djokovic has taken control of his game too, taking the third set 6-2 to go two sets to one up against Benneteau.

1905 Elena Dementieva, the fourth seed, has eased through to the second round, despite being a break down in the first set, with a 6-4, 6-1 win over fellow Russian Alla Kudryavtseva.

1850: Djokovic is running away with the third set and at 3-0 down Benneteau takes a nasty tumble and has lengthy treatment from the trainer.

18.35: James Ward has improved in the second set against Verdasco, taking three games - but the Spaniard is serving for the second set at 6-1, 5-3.

18.33: Djokovic levels the match against Benneteau by taking the second-set tie break. The Centre Court crowd are certainly getting their money's worth from this one.

18.10: It's not going well for James Ward. "I have been reliably informed by female supporters that Fernando Verdasco is 'fit'," Kaya reports. "Well, he is certainly much better at tennis than Brit James Ward. First set over in the blink of an eye."