Mike Henson
BBC Sport at Wimbledon

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Those quaffing the fizz at the champagne stand may be flush for cash, but they seem to be suffering from a shortage of names. 

One group of bright young boys and girls seems to consist entirely of Harrys, Charlies and Darlings.

Should we take a step back and review what has gone down so far on day one of the 130th Wimbledon Championships?

Well, we are going to whether you like it or not.

• Defending champion Novak Djokovic beats James Ward in straight sets.
• British number three Kyle Edmund comes a first-round cropper against Adrian Mannarino
• Five-time champion Venus Williams survived a mini-scare against Donna Vekic.

Pat Cash
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live

I think Djokovic will be relieved, not particularly happy, it was his first match on court but there was too many unforced errors.

But you have to give credit to James Ward. 

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Jim Courier
Former world number one

Let's congratulate James Ward for making a match of it. That's good for him on his debut. For Novak, steady as he goes. He took his eye off the ball in the second set, but it's a nice opening act for him. 

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Author, tennis fan and sister of the Duchess of Cambridge, Pippa Middleton, has been keeping the photographers busy.

For those wondering, she was accompanied by her bearded brother James.

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Watch as David Goffin and Brit Alex Ward battle in the second set.

Looks like there's some belting matches happening on courts four and five - both are edging towards the three hour mark!

Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan won the first two sets but former Queen's finalist Kevin Anderson has fought back to make it 6-4 7-6 (15-13) 4-6 6-7 (2-7). 

Meanwhile, American Sam Queerey has fought back against Lukas Rosol of Czech Republic, with the scores at 7-6 (8-6) 7-6 (7-5) 4-6 2-6 6-5.

Quite an opening to the match on Centre Court.

Spanish second seed Garbine Muguruza broke in the first game, and her unseeded Italian opponent Camilia Giorgi has responded in kind.

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Mike Henson
BBC Sport at Wimbledon

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Never mind Grand Slams, what about the alliums?

First day of Wimbledon means that the floral displays, like the courts, are in the tippest-toppest form.

Abby: He may not've won a set but Ward impressed & played with immense grit against the #1 in the world; the boy done good.

Novak Djokovic speaking after his victory over Britain's James Ward: 

"There is not really not much to say about the first nine games, it was flawless, I felt great and nerves kicked in for James. He started playing better in the second set and it got close. It was solid performance from me though. James was serving with a lot of precision and it was not easy to break his serve.

"This is probably the most unique experience in tennis, playing as the defending champion, on untouched grass. It is really special to feel this tradition."

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No rest for the wicked on Centre Court. 

Up next we've got French Open champion Garbine Muguruza of Spain up against Camila Giorgi of Italy. 

Muguruza was a losing finalist here last year against Serena Williams and returns as fourth seed. 

Tim Henman
Former British number one on BBC TV

It's a case of job done for Novak, coming in as defending champion on a fresh grass court can be a bit tricky. He's got the win. certainly with the way Wimbledon is - the day off on the Sunday - it's almost a tournament of two halves.

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Watch as five-time champion Venus Williams beats Donna Vekic in straight sets to make it through to the second round.

So one British Ward has gone, but there's still one left in the first round.

Wildcard Alex Ward is playing David Goffin of Belgium on court three.

The 11th seed won the first set 6-2, and you can follow all the action on this link.

Jeff Tarango
Former professional tennis player on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

Venus looked like she was just trying to get through.

She could have lost the first set but got through with her experience and I look for her to get to the quarter-finals.

There is more coverage on BBC Radio 5 live Sports extra right here or by clicking the tab at the top of this page.

Pat Cash
Former Wimbledon champion on BBC Radio 5 live

The match has been just what the doctor ordered for Djokovic.

He would have liked to have played a little better but it is difficult with how Ward has been serving.

There is more coverage on BBC Radio 5 live Sports extra right here or by clicking the tab at the top of this page.

Watch as former semi-finalist Ana Ivanovic is knocked out by Russian qualifier Ekaterina Alexandrova.

Novak Djokovic moves 5-4 ahead in the third and is now serving for the match against Britain's James Ward.

How long can Ward stave off the world number one?