Category: Live Sports Published on Tuesday, 26 June 2012 11:02 Written by Tyler Perry
126th Wimbledon Championships has got in progress at the All England Lawn Tennis Club. It’s day one of Wimbledon and the players are ready to do a clean sweep to avoid the heat of the hottest day of June.
Top seed Novak Djokovic set in motion to defend of his Wimbledon title against former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero. Wimbledon champ Novak Djokovic move smoothly through first match in straight sets, it was an easy win by 6-3 6-3 6-1.
However, it's the end of this tournament for Venus Williams as she knocks out in first round. Elena Vesnina of Russia beat Venus Williams of USA by 6-1 6-3.
Roger Federer also got through in straight sets at the same time he is looking to get hold of seventh Wimbledon title. Roger Federer had a trouble-free time against Spain's Albert Ramos, competing to a 6-1 6-1 6-1 victory.
Surprisingly, there is one more upset as bad boy Nalbandian also out of the tournament in the first round. Tipsarevic winning 6-4 7-6 (7/4) 6-2 to qualify for the second-round clash with American Ryan Sweeting.
Maria Sharapova get a hold in to her opponent Anastasia Rodionova (Aus) and got a straight set victory as 6-2 6-3 that placed her through to next round.
Fernando Verdasco wins from Jimmy Wang in straight sets 7-6 (7-3) 6-4 7-5 and Mikhail Youzhny beat Donald Young by 4-6 6-3 6-2 6-3. America's Ryan Sweeting is into next round after his rival Potito Starce retired hurt while trailing 6-2 2-0
Predictors foretell temperatures of 24C at the start of this tournament. Temperature will then rise to two degree more on Thursday while more heavy rain could follow on later half of the day. Wimbledon set for some more rain, but wouldn't be a washout.
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