Federer goes in search of Wimbledon glory

After a year away, Roger Federer begins his tilt at an eighth Wimbledon title this afternoon.

The Swiss is due to face Ukraine’s Alexandr Dolgopolov on Centre Court.

Novak Djokovic – seeded 2 this year – takes on Martin Klizan.

Stan Wawrinka was the biggest casualty on day one, going down in 4-sets to Daniil Medvedev of Russia.
Women’s top seed Angelique Kerber opens up proceedings on Centre today as she faces the world number 247 Irina Falconi of the United States.

One of the tournament favourites – Karolina Pliskova – faces Russia’s Evgeniya Rodina.