We've only been going an hour and 17 minutes, but Federer is now a single game away from the second round. The definition of a ideal warm-up.

Each Lorenzi point won being cheered as if he was handing out free Mr Whippys (other artificially created ice-creams also available). The careworn Italian allows himself a modest smile.

And so we move towards the inevitable denouement. Warm out there today, an afternoon for factor 30 and the occasional dipping of toes in the stream down the side of Henman Hill, but Roger has barely broken sweat.

Jerzy Janowicz, who reached the Wimbledon semi-finals last year, is having to work for his place in the second round. The Polish 15th seed lost the first set, hit back by taking the next two, before being forced into a decider by India's Somdev Devvarman, who is looking for only his fourth Tour-level match-win on grass. However, Janowicz has made the breakthrough in the fifth and leads 5-2.

Tim Henman
Former British number one on BBC TV

"It's very interesting how the Federer-Nadal rivalry has evolved over the years. The 2008 final which Rafa won 9-7 was the most amazing match I have ever seen. You wondered if Roger's 17 could ever be reached but Rafa has been slowly accumulating titles and is now up to 14. My opinion has changed over the last couple of years and I wouldn't be surprised if Rafa got up to 17 or more."

Federer with a volleying clinic now, the reflexes still unbowed by age. Scratch that, he's plopped a forehand into the net, and Lorenzi has his first game of the set. Applause as if he were a set up. Quintessentially Wimbledon.

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He may have made heavy weather of his first-round victory over Jurgen Melzer, but Jo-Wilfried Tsonga has hit the fourth-fastest serve of the Championships so far: 134mph/215.6mkph

The fastest? Ryan Harrison, who lost in three sets to Grigor Dimitrov on Court One yesterday, but who did manage a serve of 136mph/218.8kmph.

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Naveed Yousafi:, external "Definitely Federer. Even though I think Nadal will overtake his slams record, nine of those have come at Roland Garros."

John McEnerney:, external "Roger is the greatest right now with all his records, Nadal needs more Grand Slams on the other surfaces! Federer brought perfection back to tennis."

Dave Butler:, external "Federer has to be the best - seven titles says it all! The part he played in the epic 2008 final has to count towards his case too!"

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Following on from Nick Kyrgios' victory, there could be another Australian in the second round in the form of former champion Lleyton Hewitt. The 33-year-old, currently ranked 48 in the world, is just one game away from victory over Michal Przysiezny. The Australian leads 6-2 6-7 (14-12) 6-1 5-3.

Federer holds, outwardly emotionless, as his acolytes all around purr and knee-knock.

Tim Henman
Former British number one on BBC TV

"I'm slightly concerned Federer might charge Lorenzi for this lesson. It is a good sign when Federer is finishing points at the net. It means he is on the front foot."

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Victory for Rafael Nadal today will not only see him progress to the second round but also join a very exclusive club of just 10 other players who have achieved 700 or more wins on the ATP Tour. Just for fun can you name those 10? Tweet us using the #bbctennis hashtag. I'll post the answers later on.

Lorenzi's serve broken again, and with every point shipped, his shoulders slump a little more. Perhaps Federer might declare to give him a chance.

Former England football manager Steve McClaren, speaking to BBC Radio 5 live: "The last time I was here, I only saw Rafa Nadal for 20 minutes, because it rained. I'm looking forward to seeing him play a full game this time. I love tennis; I played as a youngster. The mentality of the players fascinates me; they have to focus for up to five hours, and it's really interesting to see what they do in between points and maintain that focus.

"Seeing the two players at the net, it's like watching two gladiators, sizing each other up even in the warm-up."

This has been the most inviting of first-round leg-looseners for Federer, and in many ways no sort of indication of his chances of winning a record-breaking eighth Wimbledon singles title. But he has looked like the Federer of prime vintage, and a tournament that was hard to call before the start looks even more intriguing after this.

Fourth seed Agnieszka Radwanska beats Andreea Mitu for the loss of just three games while former world number one and Danish 16th seed Caroline Wozniacki races through the second set 6-0 to complete a straight sets win over Shahar Peer of Israel.

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BBC Sport at Wimbledon

"Good news for Australia, as wildcard Nick Kyrgios beats Stephane Robert 7-6 7-6 6-7 6-2 as 1987 champion Pat Cash watches from the sidelines of Court 16. Andy Murray recently described Kyrgios as the "next big aussie star," and added: "We will be seeing a lot of him very shortly on the main tour." The 19-year-old from Canberra could next face compatriot James Duckworth, one of three Aussie men to come through qualifying. Could the glory days be coming back?"

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Jarleth Eaton:, external "Watching Roger Federer is one of life's absolute joys. Elegance personified."

Niall Davey:, external "Almost doesn't seem quite right seeing Federer start his campaign on court 1. Always so used to him playing on centre."

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Stefan Edberg, Federer's joint coach with Severin Luthi, allows himself a grin as his charge breaks again to seal the set. Certainly a little more Edbergesque serve-volleying noticeable in Roger's game this afternoon, even with the courts relatively lush and thus slow at this stage of the tournament.

Huge roar out on Centre Court as Rafael Nadal and Martin Klizan stroll out. Cameras start flashing, some choose to wave in the Spaniard's direction while others shout out the nine-time French Open champion's name.