A little bit of regrouping for Kyle Edmund to do.

Hmm. The Brit has gone off the boil, and Alex Bolt times a move to the net nicely to backhand a winner over. Edmund clumps a forehand long, and Bolt has got himself a love hold.

Tracy Austin
Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC TV

It was huge from Broady to come from 0-40 down to level it at 4-4.

It looks like she is feeling more confident. You saw so much doubt in her face at the start of the match.

Whatever happens she will come out of this match a better tennis player with more belief in herself and maybe that is the nudge she needs to go forward.

It's been an action-packed day at Wimbledon so far.

• British number one Johanna Konta beat Russia's Natalia Vikhlyantseva in straight sets to reach the second round.
• Fifth seed Juan Martin del Potro saw off Peter Gojowczyk, defeating the German 6-3 6-4 6-3.
• Australia's Ashleigh Barty beat Swiss Stefanie Vogele 7-5 6-3.
• Kei Nishikori defeated American Christian Harrison in four sets.
• It took 20th seed Pablo Carreno Busta five sets to shake off Moldova's Radu Albot.

Well then!

A deep, low return from Alex Bolt, and Kyle Edmund fluffs the ball into the net. For the first time, the Australian is in front.

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Shot! A low, whippy forehand from Alex Bolt, clocking 103mph, goes flying past Kyle Edmund.

It's 30-15 to the Brit but Bolt outmuscles him to draw level, and then Edmund steps forward... and misses an easy forehand!

Now then. Break point to Bolt.

Here's a quick look at what is happening around the grounds...

• British teenager Jay Clarke has forced a fifth set against Ernests Gulbis.
• Australian Nick Kyrgios has taken the first set on a tie-break against Denis Istomin.
• German fourth seed Alexander Zverev is on serve in the early stages against Australia's James Duckworth.
• Former world number one Angelique Kerber is also level at the start of her opening match.

Alex Bolt occasionally finds a really good shot, like a spinning cross-court forehand that blasts through Edmund's defences.

It's just not consistent enough. Bolt nets on every other point for 40-30, before Edmund drifts a backhand out of bounds.

Chris: This is exciting stuff from Jay Clarke whatever the outcome. Not helping me concentrate on my dissertation though.

A long backhand is the only misstep from Kyle Edmund on serve.

Top boshing from the Brit, as another wide ace goes whistling past Alex Bolt.

BBC Radio 5 live sports extra

Former British number one Greg Rusedski on Radio 5 live sports extra: "Kyle Edmund got to the top 20 quicker than I thought and deserves to be seeded.

"I can see him finishing in the top 10 by the end of the year because the improvements he has made have been very impressive.

"We know about his power but he's improved his range of shots so much."

An ace from Alex Bolt gives him the advantage. Kyle Edmund challenges because why not, and it's in by half the ball.

A one-two punch with the forehand allows the Australian to hold. It wasn't easy.

A drop shot placed to perfection from Alex Bolt.

The Australian gets the advantage, but Edmund isn't giving in. Terrific defence at the net, hands moving quickly to get to the ball, and Edmund drags it back to deuce.

Advantage Kyle Edmund, courtesy of a double fault from his opponent.

Oh, and then Bolt finds his serve just in time, walloping down a rare ace.

As you were.

An overenthusiastic Edmund forehand puts Alex Bolt within touching distance of closing out the game...

Oh. Another move to the net, another volley tonked long. 40-40.

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Grumpy Ernests Gulbis is back. He's having another go at the umpire.

Britain's Jay Clarke has two set points to force fifth set on his Wimbledon debut...

Got it!

Celebrated with a Rafael Nadal-style punch of the air. The British teenager is going the distance!

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Edmund 6-2 6-3 1-0 Bolt*

In steps Alex Bolt, and an uppish forehand is driven over the baseline.

A cross-court forehand, full of fury, is slapped wide by Kyle Edmund for 30-15, but then Bolt takes a nasty slip on the baseline! His right foot goes from underneath him and he crashes to the grass.

He gets gingerly to his feet, to applause from the crowd.

John McEnroe
Three-time Wimbledon singles champion on BBC TV

Bolt can't relax, he's not able to execute.

Edmund has made him feel like he doesn't belong, which is what you want to do as a seeded player if you're looking to take it to another level, get that extra respect in the locker room.

Tracy Austin
Two-time Grand Slam champion on BBC TV

Broady is starting to feel more comfortable on Centre Court. It's a pity she didn't have more of those opportunities earlier in her career.

This is an extraordinary time for women's tennis. There are eight or ten ladies who can take the championship, while in the men's there is only Roger and Rafa.

Right idea from Alex Bolt, swirling a drop shot over, but Kyle Edmund chases it down, and Bolt's attempted follow-up lob drifts long.

A pumped-up Edmund settles himself to serve... and Bolt shanks his return long.

Good hold for Edmund.

Oh!

Deep returns from Kyle Edmund and Alex Bolt, caught in two minds, larrups a forehand over the tramlines. He turns and yells at his box in annoyance.

Deuce.