Summary

  • Sofia Kenin beats women's seventh seed Coco Gauff 6-4 4-6 6-2

  • Venus Williams loses to Elina Svitolina after nasty slip on Centre Court

  • GB's Liam Broady, Jan Choinski and Jodie Burrage through, but Harriet Dart and Katie Swan go out

  • GB's Dan Evans loses first two sets to Quentin Halys on Court Two before bad light ends play

  • Men's champion Novak Djokovic defeats Pedro Cachin in straight sets to reach second round

  • Women's world number one Iga Swiatek beats Zhu Lin 6-1 6-3

  1. Parry breaks in opening gamepublished at 11:17 British Summer Time 3 July 2023

    Dart 0-1 Parry*

    Harriet Dart is immediately under pressure against Diane Parry, the Frenchwoman setting up two early break points on court 12.

    Dart saves the first with an ace - and the second with another good first serve - but she can't deny her opponent for a third time.

    Not the start the Briton would have been hoping for, but there's plenty of time to put it right.

  2. Dart gets Wimbledon campaign under waypublished at 11:14 British Summer Time 3 July 2023

    There’s a lovely atmosphere building on court 12 as we have our first Brit in action.

    Harriet Dart gets her fifth Wimbledon campaign under way against France’s Diane Parry.

    The 26-year-old enjoyed decent runs at Nottingham and Birmingham in the build-up to the Grand Slam. How far can she go this year?

    Harriet Dart wimbledonImage source, BBC Sport
    Harriet DartImage source, BBC Sport
  3. Play!published at 11:13 British Summer Time 3 July 2023

    *Dart 0-0 Parry

    Big cheers for Harriet Dart as she jogs to her end of the court, ready to begin her tournament.

    The Briton has chosen to serve first.

    And away we go!

  4. Rybakina triumphs after memorable fortnightpublished at 11:12 British Summer Time 3 July 2023

    Wimbledon women's singles in 2022

    Media caption,

    Wimbledon 2022: Watch highlights as Rybakina beats Jabeur in gripping Wimbledon final

    The 2022 Wimbledon women’s singles was full of memorable moments, right from the very start when the legendary Serena Williams lost a first-round thriller to Harmony Tan in what would be the 23-time Grand Slam champion’s final appearance at SW19.

    Great Britain's Emma Raducanu lost in the second round to Caroline Garcia but compatriot Heather Watson made it to the last 16 and Wimbledon’s second week for the first time in her career.

    That was a round further than world number one Iga Swiatek, who was upset by Alize Cornet in the last 32, and Elena Rybakina took advantage of a wide-open tournament to beat Ons Jabeur in the final and capture her first Grand Slam title.

  5. Four on the spin for Djokovicpublished at 11:10 British Summer Time 3 July 2023

    Wimbledon men's singles in 2022

    Media caption,

    Wimbledon 2022: Watch Novak Djokovic fightback against Nick Kyrgios to win final

    Rewind a year ago and Novak Djokovic lifted his seventh Wimbledon title on the grass courts at SW19. But it was far from plain sailing for the legendary Serb.

    He had to come from two sets down to beat Jannik Sinner in the quarter-finals and then from a set behind against Britain’s Cameron Norrie in the semi-finals to earn a place in the final against Nick Kyrgios.

    The Australian, making his Grand Slam final debut after enjoying a bye in the semis because of the injured Rafael Nadal’s withdrawal, took the first set but Djokovic fought back for his fourth straight SW19 title.

  6. Postpublished at 11:08 British Summer Time 3 July 2023

    Dart v Parry

    I can confirm that we have players emerging out on to the outside courts!

    Harriet Dart is just about to begin warming up for her opening match against Diane Parry.

    She'll be hoping for strong support on court 12 as she looks to get the British players up and running with victory.

    The seats are quickly filling up and we're just minutes away from the start of play.

  7. Djokovic is in the housepublished at 11:04 British Summer Time 3 July 2023

    Jess Anderson
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    So that’s what all the fuss is about on court 11…

    Novak Djokovic practicing at WimbledonImage source, BBC Sport

    Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic is warming up ready for his match on Centre Court this afternoon against Argentina’s Pedro Cachin.

    People were straining to get a good look at the 23-time Grand Slam champ, all trying to get the best photo.

    I think it’s safe to say I’m not the winner of that competition!

    Novak Djokovic on court 11 WimbledonImage source, BBC Sport
  8. A buzz around court 11...published at 11:01 British Summer Time 3 July 2023

    Jess Anderson
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    Wimbledon fansImage source, BBC Sport

    Part of the challenge on day one is finding your way around!

    Orders of play are scrutinised as people plot out which courts they want to visit on day one… then have to find them!

    Is it better to just wing it? Or take a punt on the 'best' matches?

    The smaller courts are all packed together so it’s really pot luck around which match you can get a look at.

    There’s currently quite a lot of buzz around court 11, I wonder why…

    Courts at WimbledonImage source, BBC Sport
  9. Dart to startpublished at 10:56 British Summer Time 3 July 2023

    Dart v Parry

    Harriet DartImage source, Getty Images

    Yes, the first of the Brits in action on day one is Harriet Dart.

    The 26-year-old is first up, on Court 12, against France's Diane Parry from 11:00 BST.

    Dart is making her fifth Wimbledon appearance, having achieved her best result in 2019 when reaching the third round. That's also her best Grand Slam result to date.

    French world number 96 Parry, ranked 14 places above Dart, reached the third round at Wimbledon last year - having also reached that stage at Roland Garros.

  10. Postpublished at 10:54 British Summer Time 3 July 2023

    Just a few minutes to wait now until play starts at the All England Club!

    Get comfortable, folks. The fun is about to begin.

    We're going to begin by focusing on British player Harriet Dart, who will shortly be walking out on to court 12.

  11. An early photo oppublished at 10:51 British Summer Time 3 July 2023

    Michael Emons
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    WimbledonImage source, BBC Sport

    The majority of fans over the next fortnight will reach the Championships via the Wimbledon train / underground station - and tennis fever instantly hits you.

    The area around the station is set up to look like a grass court with writing on the ground indicating the ways to go.

    Right in front of you, you see the advertising slogan ‘Always like never before’, which is everywhere around the grounds, but also a very popular attraction for an early photo op.

    From there you can pay a few pounds for a shuttle bus to the grounds or it’s a 25-minute leisurely walk, with a tasty hill thrown in, but one advantage is you get to see all the shops and businesses on the way embracing the tennis theme.

    If you don’t have a ticket for the tennis then jump on the District Line a couple of stops to Southfields and make the short walk to Wimbledon Park to join the Queue.

    WimbledonImage source, BBC Sport
    WimbledonImage source, BBC Sport
  12. 'An amazing day for Britain' - How Murray won Wimbledonpublished at 10:48 British Summer Time 3 July 2023

    Graphic with images of Andy Murray's Wimbledon win in 2013

    Can you believe it's 10 years since Andy Murray ended a 77-year wait for a British men's singles champion at Wimbledon?

    Nope, me neither,

    BBC Sport's Jonathan Jurejko has taken a look back at that famous day, reflecting on Murray's journey to British sporting immortality with those who know it best.

    Make sure you check out that piece here.

  13. 'There is no feeling like it in sport'published at 10:46 British Summer Time 3 July 2023

    Novak Djokovic is hoping to lift the famous Wimbledon trophy once again, adding his name onto the list of men’s singles champions for an eighth time next Sunday.

    Last week, Djokovic and BBC Breakfast’s John Watson took a closer look at the trophy cabinets at the All England Club.

    Media caption,

    'You kiss it, you hug it' - Djokovic showcases the Wimbledon trophy cabinet

  14. Kyrgios withdrawspublished at 10:44 British Summer Time 3 July 2023

    Nick KyrgiosImage source, Getty Images

    Yesterday's big news, on the eve of the tournament, was that 2022 men's finalist Nick Kyrgios has withdrawn from this year's Wimbledon with a wrist injury.

    The Australian, 28, lost to Novak Djokovic in last year's men's singles final and has only played one tournament this year because of a knee injury that required surgery.

    He announced on Sunday evening that he had torn a ligament in his wrist during his comeback.

    "I'm really sad to say that I have to withdraw from Wimbledon this year," he posted on Instagram.

    "I tried my hardest to be ready after my surgery and to be able to step on the Wimbledon courts again."

  15. Soaking up the atmospherepublished at 10:42 British Summer Time 3 July 2023

    Jess Anderson
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    With action on the main courts not getting underway until a bit later there’s plenty of time to soak up the atmosphere on the smaller courts.

    Plus, get a selfie in front of the gloriously impressive Centre Court, of course.

    Hawk-Eye is being checked, umpire microphones tested and best seats nabbed.

    Is it too early for a Pimm's?

    People gather to watch action on courtImage source, BBC Sport
    Centre Court WimbledonImage source, BBC Sport
  16. The home hopes playing on Mondaypublished at 10:39 British Summer Time 3 July 2023

    You're in for a rather busy day if you're hoping to cheer on the Brits, with six home players in action.

    Dan Evans, one of two seeded British players in the men's draw, is fourth on Court Two against Quentin Halys, immediately after Katie Swan's match against 14th seed Belinda Bencic in the women's event.

    Liam Broady is second on Court 15 against unseeded French player Constant Lestienne, while fellow wildcard Jan Choinski is third on Court 17 against Serbia's Dusan Lajovic.

    In the women's draw, Nottingham Open finalist Jodie Burrage will aim for her first singles win at Wimbledon against Caty McNally on Court Three, while Harriet Dart is first up on Court 12 (11:00 BST) against France's Diane Parry.

    We will of course keep you right up to date with how each are getting on in their respective bids to reach round two.

    List of British players in action at Wimbledon on Monday
  17. Will the rain stay away?published at 10:37 British Summer Time 3 July 2023

    The weather forecast currently isn't suggesting glorious, uninterrupted sunshine.

    But, hopefully, the rain will stay away from SW19.

    It certainly won't dampen anyone's spirits should it arrive, I'm sure.

    Weather forecast
  18. Order of play - Centre Courtpublished at 10:34 British Summer Time 3 July 2023

    It's quite the first day line-up for those lucky enough to have a ticket to Centre Court today.

    Reigning men's champion Novak Djokovic kicks things off against Pedro Cachin, before an exciting women's match-up between Venus Williams and Elina Svitolina.

    Then, it's over to Jannik Sinner, a quarter-finalist here last year as the 21-year-old builds towards achieving a first Grand Slam triumph.

    List of matches on Centre Court
  19. TUNE INpublished at 10:31 British Summer Time 3 July 2023

    BBC Two

    Right then, live coverage of day one at Wimbledon is just beginning this very moment over on BBC Two.

    You'll be able to follow that at the top of this page - where you'll also find BBC Radio 5 Live commentary this afternoon.

  20. The gates are open!published at 10:26 British Summer Time 3 July 2023

    Jonathan Jurejko
    BBC Sport at Wimbledon

    WimbledonImage source, BBC Sport

    Klaxon!

    Wimbledon 2023 is officially open for business.

    What looks like a highly boring photo has great significance: the gates to the All England Club have been unlocked and the punters are streaming in.

    Shortly before they open at 10am, there is a warning for the excited ticket-holders to enter in a cordial manner.

    Very Wimbledon.

    Many of those who have tennis' equivalent of Willy Wonka's Golden Ticket were already patiently waiting at Gate One - outside Court One, which you can see in the background - when I arrived on site about an hour ago.

    WimbledonImage source, BBC Sport