Wimbledon 2017: Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic and Angelique Kerber win on day two

Summary

Federer & Djokovic through to second round after opponents retire
Women's top seed Kerber & Pliskova also through
Wozniacki beats Babos in day's last Centre Court match
Edmund beats Alex Ward but Boulter, Klein & James Ward are out
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Caroline Chapman, Amy Lofthouse and Jack Skelton

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Get Involvedpublished at 17:18 British Summer Time 4 July 2017
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Paul James: Hang on, this is feeling like a con. People pay good money to see top FIT tennis players...not fit players should be excluded.
Obbby: Laudable initiative to boost 1st round prize money but more retirees the unintended consequence ? Not great for tennis' image.
Elliott Clements: Would you give up a place in Wimbledon round one if you thought you had even a slight chance? Tough call.
Tobias: Don't ever remember a player retiring in the 70s and 80s...like never.
Easy passage for Pliskovapublished at 17:17 British Summer Time 4 July 2017
Pliskova 6-1 6-4 Rodina
Karolina Pliskova breezed into the second round with a straight sets win over Evgeniya Rodina.
Pliskova, favourite to win the title at Wimbledon, progressed with a 6-1 6-4 victory.
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'The dream continues'published at 17:15 British Summer Time 4 July 2017
Federer through after Dolgopolov retires
Roger Federer speaking on BBC One: "It feels good to be back on Centre Court. I hoped Alex would feel better today but he's had a rough time recently. It's great to get another win and feel healthy myself.
"It feels great to be back here. I've been on tour for so long and I get so much crowd support abroad and they treat me like one of their own. Fans outside of Britain have travelled a long way so I'm sorry. But I'm sure they can still enjoy Wimbledon.
"Who makes you the favourite? Just because I haven't played clay doesn't make me favourite. Everyone has the chance to win it. I'm happy to be here, back healthy.
"It would be beautiful (to win). I would love it. Some of the most unbelievable moments of my life happened here. We'll see how far I can go. The dream continues."
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Game, set and match - Baghdatispublished at 17:14 British Summer Time 4 July 2017
Baghdatis 6-4 6-4 6-4 Ward
And another Briton exits Wimbledon.
James Ward is the latest name to fall, beaten in straight sets by Marcos Baghdatis.
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Postpublished at 17:12 British Summer Time 4 July 2017
Following the two retirements on Centre Court this afternoon, a women's first-round match has been bumped up.
Walking out soon will be Timea Babos and fifth seed Caroline Wozniacki. Let's hope they come through unscathed.
Game, set and match - Sugitapublished at 17:08 British Summer Time 4 July 2017
Sugita 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 6-0 Klein
And that's that as Brydan Klein fires a backhand return into the net and Yuichi Sugita completes the bagel to win 7-5 (7-5) 6-3 6-0.
In round two, Sugita will face either Adrian Mannarino of France or Spain's 19th seed Feliciano Lopez, who are up later on court 17.
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Got your racquet ready, Boycs?published at 17:07 British Summer Time 4 July 2017
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Postpublished at 17:05 British Summer Time 4 July 2017
*Sugita 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 5-0 Klein
The end is nigh for Brydan Klein against Yuichi Sugita.
The world number 232 did well to take the world number 44 to a tie-break in the first but has been outclassed since.
That nasty slip in the second set hasn't helped either.
The Japanese player is serving for a 6-0 final set and a place in round two.
Record-breaking Rogerpublished at 17:03 British Summer Time 4 July 2017
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Roger Federer has now won more men's matches than anyone else at Wimbledon with 85.
Jimmy Connors has 84 wins, Boris Becker 71 and Pete Sampras 63.
Federer may have surpassed it with a retirement, but they all count.
Postpublished at 17:00 British Summer Time 4 July 2017
*Sugita 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 3-0 Klein
There'll be no British glory on court 16 either (barring one of the great comebacks) as an injured Brydan Klein continues to ship points and games to Yuichi Sugita.
Game, set and match - McHalepublished at 16:58 British Summer Time 4 July 2017
Boulter 6-3 5-7 3-6 McHale
Katie Boulter has lost this deciding set two ways. Gradually, then suddenly.
Christina McHale worked her way back into the set from 2-0 down and then ruthlessly reeled off game after game to put herself on the brink of victory.
It's the same story in the final game as the American world number 60 belts down a series of fantastic serves that the Briton can barely get near.
No shame for the world number 238 wildcard Boulter, who's just 20 and was playing her first ever Grand Slam match. She had the American scrambling at times.
McHale will look to draw on that impressive fightback in the third set in round two.
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Postpublished at 16:55 British Summer Time 4 July 2017
Boulter 6-3 5-7 3-5 McHale*
Can Boulter stop the rot?
A couple of even exchanges each make it 30-30 before the Briton sets up game point.
Oh that is an exquisite drop shot from Boulter, with McHale back on her heels, to win the game and stay in the match.
The American will serve for it, though.
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'Bored' Tomic hits outpublished at 16:54 British Summer Time 4 July 2017
Australia's Bernanrd Tomic gave an... interesting, shall we say, press conference after his 6-4 6-3 6-4 defeat by Mischa Zverev.
Asked about how he felt out on court, Tomic said he "felt a little bit bored out there."
"This is my eighth Wimbledon or ninth I think. I'm still 24, and it's tough to find motivation, you know," he continued.
"Really, me being out there on the court, to be honest with you, I just couldn't find any motivation.
"You know, I know I have another 10 years to go. We all work for one thing. And I believe, you know, you have to respect the sport. But I think I don't respect it enough, yes."
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'Very disappointing'published at 16:53 British Summer Time 4 July 2017
Tim Henman
Former British number one on BBC TV
It's very disappointing. To come into this tournament with an injury, to have an opportunity to play a seven-time champion and not be fit is disappointing for him and certainly for the audience.
It's unusual circumstances but unfortunate for all involved.
Dolgopolov retirespublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 4 July 2017
Breaking
Federer 6-3 3-0 Dolgopolov
Dolgopolov needs to get off the mark here.
He watches R-Fed smack a forehand return into the net and moves to 30-15, but the Swiss dinks over a delicate shot for 30-30.
Wait, what's happening? Dolgopolov is walking to the net. He's retired! Not another one! The curse of Centre Court today. Boooooooo.
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Federer's opponent Dolgopolov retires
Postpublished at 16:52 British Summer Time 4 July 2017
*Boulter 6-3 5-7 2-5 McHale
Nine straight points for McHale as she strangles the life out of Boulter's game on court 12.
Make that 10 straight points and the American is 5-2 up in the decider, the Briton not hitting deep enough and allowing McHale to target the corners.
Can Boulter hold to stay in this match?
Postpublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 4 July 2017
Tim Henman
Former British number one on BBC TV
With Federer's technique, he looks as if he could serve five, seven or nine sets. He's stress free.
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Game and second set - Sugitapublished at 16:50 British Summer Time 4 July 2017
Sugita 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 Klein*
Klein has done well just to still be up and about on the court but Sugita has a firm hold on this match and eases to the second set.
Postpublished at 16:49 British Summer Time 4 July 2017
Federer 6-3 3-0 Dolgopolov*
An ace follows a double fault for Federer, as he moves to 30-15, and he goes on to hold again. Fed's in the driving seat here.
McHale breaks againpublished at 16:48 British Summer Time 4 July 2017
Boulter 6-3 5-7 2-4 McHale*
Things are looking desperate for Boulter as McHale finds her range and finds the line with a fine forehand to get to 0-30.
Another error from Boutler as she bangs it into the net - three break points for McHale.
And she needs just one - it's a break to love and the American has reeled off four games in a row.