Wimbledon 2023 LIVE: Andy Murray eases to victory as Roger Federer and Kate Middleton watch on
Andy Murray returned to action at Wimbledon with a straight-sets victory over Ryan Peniston under the royal eye of Roger Federer and the Princess of Wales Kate Middleton. Murray raced to a 6-3 6-0 6-1 victory in just over two hours as the eight-time Wimbledon champion Federer made a special guest appearance on Centre Court to mark his retirement from the sport last September.
Murray had too much for his fellow Brit and advances to the second round on Thursday, but he will have to wait to find out if he plays Stefanos Tsitsipas or Dominic Thiem next after all of the action on the outside courts was washed out by rain. It left Dan Evans taking on Quentin Halys in a match that was moved to Centre, but the Brit was unable to overturn a two-set deficit after Cameron Norrie began his campaign with a battling four-set win.
Defending champion Elena Rybakina recovered from a slow start to defeat Shelby Rogers in three sets, while second Aryna Sabalenka returned to Wimbledon with a thumping straight-sets win over Panna Udvardy. Last year’s runner-up Ons Jabeur also advanced while Carlos Alcaraz was far too strong for Jeremy Chardy.
Wimbledon 2023 LIVE: Latest scores and updates
Wimbledon first round continues at SW19
Wimbledon order of play and Tuesday’s schedule
How to watch Wimbledon: TV channel guide
Andy Murray defeats fellow Brit Ryan Peniston in impressive win
Roger Federer has ‘special celebratory moment’ on Centre Court
Cameron Norrie triumphs in four-set battle on Court 1
Dan Evans unable to fight back against Quentin Halys on Centre Court
Defending champion Elena Rybakina progresses after scare against Shelby Rogers
Second seed Aryna Sabalenka enjoys thumping win on return to Wimbledon
Top seed Carlos Alcaraz defeats Jeremy Chardy in straight sets
Play suspended on outside courts for rest of the day
Andy Murray earns royal approval to begin Wimbledon in clinical style
Tuesday 4 July 2023 19:29 , Jamie Braidwood
Ryan Peniston wasn’t dreaming but there were moments on Centre Court where it must have felt like he was. Not only was the 27-year-old British wildcard facing his childhood hero Andy Murray on the second day of Wimbledon, but Roger Federer was in the first row, sitting next to Kate Middleton. It was quite the sight: the king of Wimbledon and the future Queen, sharing jokes and engaging in almost constant conversation, the best of friends.
This was an impressively straight-forward afternoon for Murray, a welcome opener to shake off any nerves and loosen the limbs ahead of the sterner to tests to come. Afterwards, Federer gave Murray’s straight-sets victory a royal seal of approval.
Andy Murray earns royal approval to begin Wimbledon in clinical style
The key ingredient making Carlos Alcaraz tennis’ next best showman after Wimbledon win
Tuesday 4 July 2023 21:59 , Kieran Jackson
Poor old Jeremy Chardy. Go out against the best in the business, they said. What match is experience for youthful exuberance, they said. Announcing his retirement from singles ahead of Wimbledon, the 36-year-old journeyman had the sort-of glamour match-up athletes in their final years either love or loathe. Sadly for Chardy, world number one Carlos Alcaraz gave him little choice in the matter.
For a long while, it seemed set to be a demolition job on Court 1. In fact, it seemed genuinely plausible that a triple bagel – which has not been achieved in a main-draw Grand Slam match since 1993 – was on the cards. Alcaraz, tennis’ next star prodigy turn dominant force, wrapped up the first set in just 22 minutes. The Roger Federer fanfare over on Centre Court had not even started.
In the end, much owed to Chardy’s valiant resilience in what proved to be his final set of singles tennis, the world No 1 had to settle for conceding seven games, on his way to a 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 victory. A few hairy moments in the third set may, over the course of the fortnight, prove useful. Not every point will be with a favourable scoreboard in his favour, particularly on grass at what is only Alcaraz’s third Wimbledon.
Full piece below:
The key ingredient making Alcaraz tennis’ next best showman after Wimbledon win
Andy Murray pleased with ‘ruthless’ Wimbledon display
Tuesday 4 July 2023 21:43 , Jamie Braidwood
Andy Murray on his performance after beating Ryan Peniston 6-3 6-0 6-1: “I didn’t start the match how I would have liked. It’s always different conditions playing under the roof. Especially when you consider last few days have been quite cool, pretty breezy outdoors, then playing in those conditions is a bit different.
“As the match went on, unforced errors, I cut them out. I was pretty ruthless at the beginning of the second and third sets. There was no sort of dip in intensity or anything. I got ahead early in those sets, did well. So, yeah, I was pleased with everything, apart from the beginning.”
On being watched by Roger Federer: “I saw him briefly when I came off the court. Yeah, I mean, obviously like during the Laver Cup last year, he was obviously sitting on the side watching the match there. I only remember one other time having him there, like I said, on the court when I played Stan Wawrinka in the Olympics. Obviously brilliant to have him around the event. I’m pretty sure he will be around the sport a lot. I know he loves tennis. And, yeah, great to have him back here.”
Wimbledon 2023: Cameron Norrie vs Tomas Machac
Tuesday 4 July 2023 19:51 , Jamie Braidwood
Cameron Norrie after defeating Tomas Machac 6-3 4-6 6-1 6-4: “Coming out onto the court today brought a smile to my face, being back at Wimbledon. The first set I was enjoying it and playing a really good level. Second set he didn’t give me much and I dropped a bit. He made it difficult for me, but I loved it under the roof and enjoyed the atmosphere.
“ In the past two years that was me waiting around in the rain. It was nice making a run last night and earning the advantage to play on this court. It wasn’t straight forward and I had to battle hard but I’m glad I got it done.”
Wimbledon 2023: Quentin Halys vs Dan Evans latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 21:16 , Kieran Jackson
GAME, SET AND MATCH - Quentin Halys beats Davn Evans 6-2 6-3 6-7(5) 6-4
Can you believe it?
Evans seems in control at 30-15, but a double fault at 30-30 shows the nerves are starting to show.
Match point, second serve, Halys sends a forehand return just inside the baseline for a winner - and that’s that!
Wimbledon 2023: Quentin Halys vs Dan Evans latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 21:14 , Jamie Braidwood
Quentin Halys 6-2 6-3 6-7(5) 5-4 Dan Evans*
Evans is lose to the break as he goes for a whipped forehand down the line... just long!
Halys remains solid on serve as we edge closer to another tiebreak.
Wimbledon 2023: Quentin Halys vs Dan Evans latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 21:00 , Kieran Jackson
*Quentin Halys 6-2 6-3 6-7(5) 3-3 Dan Evans
Tetchy moment at 40-30 for Evans on his serve, but he backs up a powerful first serve with a forehand winner.
All-square at three apiece.
Wimbledon 2023: Quentin Halys vs Dan Evans latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 20:52 , Kieran Jackson
*Quentin Halys 6-2 6-3 6-7(5) 2-2 Dan Evans
Very even at the start of the fourth. Four games, four relatively comfortable holds of serve.
Halys’ last service game went from 4-0 to deuce, but still a hold.
Who will blink first?
Wimbledon order of play and Wednesday’s schedule
Tuesday 4 July 2023 20:42 , Jamie Braidwood
Wimbledon will hope for more on-court action on day three after rain washed out all outside matches on Tuesday. Consistent rain throughout the afternoon meant that only matches held on Centre Court and Court One were completed, leaving organisers needing to play catch-up.
The stacked day of action will be highlighted by Britain’s Jodie Burrage taking to Centre Court for the first time, while Novak Djokovic looks to continue his winning run at WImbledon against the Australian grass-court specialist Jordan Thompson.
Burrage secured her first ever win at Wimbledon on Monday and plays the 11th seed Daria Kasatkina in the opening match, while world No 1 Iga Swiatek faces Sara Sorribes Torm.
Heather Watson will meet 10th seed Barbora Krejcikova on Court One while Daniil Medvedev and Holger Rune are also in action as they take on the British wildcards Arthur Fery and George Loffhagen respectively.
Here is Wednesday’s intended order of play
Wimbledon order of play and Wednesday’s schedule
Wimbledon 2023: Quentin Halys vs Dan Evans latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 20:36 , Kieran Jackson
*Quentin Halys 6-2 6-3 6-7(5) Dan Evans
Dan Evans wins the third set! Unbelievable!
Halys misses a routine backhand volley at 5-5 in the tie-break, before the Frenchman nets on Evans’ serve.
A huge roar from the Brit! He’s back in this contest!
Wimbledon 2023: Quentin Halys vs Dan Evans latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 20:34 , Kieran Jackson
*Quentin Halys 6-2 6-3 6-6 Dan Evans
To a tiebreak we go. Can Evans hang in there to take it to a fourth?
Wimbledon 2023: Quentin Halys vs Dan Evans latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 19:57 , Kieran Jackson
*Quentin Halys 6-2 6-3 2-3 Dan Evans
The action isn’t done next!
Dan Evans’ match - unfinished from yesterday and unable to resume on the outside courts today - has resumed under the roof on Centre Court!
Two sets down, Evans has it all to do... but he’s pumped! On serve so far in the third...
Wimbledon 2023: Cameron Norrie vs Tomas Machac result
Tuesday 4 July 2023 19:47 , Jamie Braidwood
Cameron Norrie 6-3 4-6 6-1 6-4 Tomas Machac
Clinical from Norrie! After saving two break points at 3-4, Norrie matches back to break Machac and win the match in four sets. That could have quite easily gone to five but Norrie, ever the competitor, was ruthless to close it out. He advances to the next round and will be very pleased to have his match completed amid the rain-hit chaos today.
Wimbledon 2023: Cameron Norrie vs Tomas Machac latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 19:32 , Kieran Jackson
*Cameron Norrie 6-3 4-6 6-1 3-4 Tomas Machac
Absolute nip and tuck in that game - but Machac holds!
The Brit had his chances to break there...
Wimbledon 2023: Dan Evans vs Quentin Halys now on Centre Court
Tuesday 4 July 2023 19:28 , Jamie Braidwood
There is one more match to come on Centre Court tonight: due to today’s weather, which has seen all outside courts suspended since 12:30pm, Dan Evans will finish his match against Quentin Halys under the roof.
It will be a late night if the British No 2 is to advance to the second round - he currently trails the Frenchman by two sets.
Wimbledon 2023: Panna Udvardy vs Aryna Sabalenka latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 19:19 , Jamie Braidwood
Game, set and match! Aryna Sabalenka 6-3 6-1 Panna Udvardy
Sabalenka lets out a beaming smile as she marches into the second round. That is the perfect start for the World No 2 on her Wimbledon return. Totally dominant and Udvardy was blasted off the court.
Wimbledon 2023: Cameron Norrie vs Tomas Machac latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 19:13 , Kieran Jackson
*Cameron Norrie 6-3 4-6 6-1 1-2 Tomas Machac
Blimey, it’s suddenly heating up once again on Court 1!
Machac breaks Norrie’s serve, but then can’t consolidate despite some heroics at the net - he’s certainly putting everything on the line!
Back on serve in the fourth...
Wimbledon 2023: Panna Udvardy vs Aryna Sabalenka latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 18:52 , Kieran Jackson
Over on Centre, second seed Aryna Sabalenka has taken the opening set against Hungarian player Panna Udvardy.
6-3. Sabalenka’s hard-hitting style of play makes her one of the favourites for the title this year.
Wimbledon 2023: Cameron Norrie vs Tomas Machac latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 18:51 , Kieran Jackson
Cameron Norrie 6-3 4-6 6-1 Tomas Machac*
After such disappointment in dropping the second set, that was the perfect response from the British No 1.
Clinical in that third. And it looks as though Machac could be receving some treatment during the interval.
Either way, both players head for a bathroom break...
Wimbledon 2023: Cameron Norrie vs Tomas Machac latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 18:50 , Kieran Jackson
Cameron Norrie 6-3 4-6 6-1 Tomas Machac*
After such disappointment in dropping the second set, that was the perfect response from the British No 1.
Clinical in that third. And it looks as though Machac could be receving some treatment during the interval.
Either way, both players head for a bathroom break...
Wimbledon 2023: Cameron Norrie vs Tomas Machac latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 18:47 , Kieran Jackson
*Cameron Norrie 6-3 4-6 5-1 Tomas Machac
Norrie breaks once again as Machac nets, dropping his racket and holding his wrist/hand in the process. A problem?
Norrie won’t care - he’s serving for the first set.
Wimbledon 2023: Cameron Norrie vs Tomas Machac latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 18:40 , Kieran Jackson
Cameron Norrie 6-3 4-6 4-1 Tomas Machac*
Norrie holds serve twice more and seems a new man out on Court 1 - he now has a three-game advantage in the third set.
Wimbledon 2023: Cameron Norrie vs Tomas Machac latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 18:33 , Kieran Jackson
*Cameron Norrie 6-3 4-6 2-0 Tomas Machac
Cameron Norrie breaks!
A missed backhand volley into the net from the Czech qualifier - a routine volley really given how effective he’s been at the net this evening - and Norrie has the early advantage in the third set!
Wimbledon 2023: Cameron Norrie vs Tomas Machac latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 18:25 , Kieran Jackson
*Cameron Norrie 6-3 4-6 Tomas Machac
Well, well, well. It won’t be a routine first round for the British No 1 - he’s dropped the second set to Czech player Tomas Machac under the roof on Court 1!
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray wins in straight sets
Tuesday 4 July 2023 17:58 , Kieran Jackson
Andy Murray 6-3 6-0 6-1 Ryan Peniston
Some post-match words from Andy Murray: “Started off the match i was quite nervous at the beginning, came out and was playing quite tentatively.
“It’s been a long time since i felt physically this good coming into Wimbledon, the last few years have been very challenging.
“But here’s hoping I’m fit and ready for a good run.”
On Roger Federer and Kate Middleton being in the royal box: “It’s nice to be here with some royalty and some tennis royalty as well.”
Tennis Royalty watching on 👑@andy_murray and @rogerfederer share a wholesome exchange on Centre Court#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/X1U5XHh0U5
— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) July 4, 2023
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray wins in straight sets
Tuesday 4 July 2023 17:54 , Sonia Twigg
Andy Murray 6-3 6-0 6-1 Ryan Peniston
Murray was just too good for his fellow British opponent.
Peniston put up a good fight in the first set, and there were some thrilling rallies throughout, but Murray stepped up to go through into the second round.
He needed two match points to do it, but the result was never in doubt.
As Tim Henman described it it was a “clinical” performance from Murray as he “went through the gears”.
Wimbledon 2023: Outside courts cancelled for the day
Tuesday 4 July 2023 17:51 , Kieran Jackson
No more play on the outside courts tonight, due to the heavy showers.
Plenty of catching-up to do tomorrow...
Wimbledon 2023: Cameron Norrie vs Tomas Machac latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 17:50 , Kieran Jackson
*Cameron Norrie 6-3 Tomas Machac
The British No 1 Cameron Norrie has taken the first set over on Court 1 against Czech player Tomas Machac.
Sealed with another break, too.
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 17:50 , Sonia Twigg
Andy Murray 6-3 6-0 5-1 Ryan Peniston*
Murray holds his serve and is now just one game away from winning the match.
Peniston will hope to avoid being broken on his serve to win only his second game after the first set.
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 17:45 , Sonia Twigg
Andy Murray* 6-3 6-0 4-1 Ryan Peniston
After a hard fought first set, it has been quite straightforward for Murray since then, although at times he’s been made to work for it.
Murray has a three-game cushion now and barring something exceptional, he is all but into the second round.
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 17:40 , Sonia Twigg
Andy Murray 6-3 6-0 3-1 Ryan Peniston*
Another long game and it goes the way of Murray, who now stands just three games away from a ticket into the second round.
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 17:31 , Sonia Twigg
Andy Murray* 6-3 6-0 2-1 Ryan Peniston
That game had the longest rally of the match, 31 shots, and it was Peniston who came out on top.
The 27-year-old has been made to work hard for every point here, but he has a game, the first one in more than a set.
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 17:26 , Sonia Twigg
Andy Murray 6-3 6-0 2-0 Ryan Peniston*
Murray holds comfortably. There have been some long rallies, but Murray seems to win the points that matter, although the crowd have enjoyed the occasion so far.
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 17:22 , Sonia Twigg
Andy Murray* 6-3 6-0 1-0 Ryan Peniston
The third set started in the same way the second finished, Murray broke immediately, 15-40 to take an early advantage on what is looking like being the final set of the match.
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 17:17 , Sonia Twigg
Andy Murray 6-3 6-0 Ryan Peniston
Murray serves out for the set, but Peniston takes the first point, making the more experienced Brit run all around the court.
Having fought back into the game, it was Murray who had set point, but he missed the drop shot, hitting it into the tramlines, and the game went to deuce.
Despite that, Murray holds to take what is looking like an unassailable two set lead.
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 17:09 , Sonia Twigg
Andy Murray* 6-3 5-0 Ryan Peniston
Another long game, but Murray was annoyed at himself there as he flashed a forehand off the edge of his racket and well out to take the game to deuce.
It’s Peniston’s second serves that are causing him problems, and have been throughout the match, just winning 32% of points on it.
Peniston served his first ace of the match, at 88mph, but followed it up with a double fault.
And Murray takes the game, just one more game needed for the Scot to take the second set.
Wimbledon 2023: Outside courts update!
Tuesday 4 July 2023 17:09 , Kieran Jackson
The covers were off... and then they were very quickly on again!
Hope rapidly extinguished on the outside courts, which are covered once more as the rain returns. No play before 5:30 officially - it’ll be later than that, if we get any more action outside today.
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 17:00 , Sonia Twigg
Andy Murray 6-3 4-0 Ryan Peniston*
After a difficult start, Murray seems to have found his groove, with Peniston struggling to find a way back into this match now.
Murray challenged a call when needing just one more point, and will have one challenge less as the match continues, but that decision allowed Peniston back into the game.
He won three points in a row to take it to deuce, but an ace to secure advantage and a fortunate bounce of the net, and the second set is now looking out of reach.
On another note, I am really enjoying that kid’s homemade sign in the crowd that the camera keeps flicking to. It’s very well-coloured. There is also a little girl with a Scotland flag on her cheek.
Wimbledon 2023: Outside courts update!
Tuesday 4 July 2023 16:59 , Kieran Jackson
The covers were off... and then they were very quickly on again!
Hope rapidly extinguished on the outside courts, which are covered once more as the rain returns. No play before 5:30 officially - it’ll be later than that, if we get any more action outside today.
Wimbledon 2023: Ons Jabeur beats Magdalena Fręch
Tuesday 4 July 2023 16:57 , Kieran Jackson
Last year’s Wimbledon finalist is safely through to the second round!
The sixth seed this year, Ons Jabeur beats Magdalena Frech 6-3 6-3 on Court 1!
Next up: British No 1 Cameron Norrie.
Wimbledon apologise after people left waiting over 10 hours in queue
Tuesday 4 July 2023 16:54 , Kieran Jackson
Wimbledon have issued an apology after people in the queue were forced to wait over 10 hours to enter the grounds on Monday.
Fans made their irritation known on social media as slow security resulted in many people waiting for hours on end on day one of the tournament.
Executives at the All England Club have been nervous about the potential for a protest during the fortnight, particularly from Just Stop Oil after they invaded the pitch at the Ashes Test at Lord’s last week, following previous incidents at the Grand National and World Snooker Championship.
Bags were being heavily scrutinised upon entry to the grounds, with chalk dust and powders the latest items banned by Wimbledon, as well as cable ties, glue, chains and padlocks on the list of prohibited items.
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Wimbledon apologise after people left waiting over 10 hours in queue
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 16:54 , Sonia Twigg
Andy Murray* 6-3 3-0 Ryan Peniston
This is all just falling away now from the Essex-born Peniston. He was taking games deep in the first set, but Murray has settled down and found his rhythm and it’s just looking a bit more challenging.
That said, Peniston took a 30-0 lead, but a missed shot off the net allowed Murray back in to 30-0.
Murray has defended so strongly in the match so far, and capitalised on another break point to move 3-0 up in the second set.
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 16:45 , Sonia Twigg
Andy Murray* 6-3 1-0 Ryan Peniston
In the first set, Murray had a first serve percentage of just 56%, but despite two mammoth service games early on he was able to hold.
He starts the second set where he left off the first with what could prove to be a key break, with Peniston’s second serve just 76mph, and Murray was able to capitalise.
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 16:39 , Sonia Twigg
Andy Murray 6 - 3 Ryan Peniston
Peniston drew first blood with a 90mph forehand down the line as Murray served for the set, he then made it 0-30.
Murray fought back to parity, with a couple of well-hit first serves, and served out for the set.
It might have been more of a fight than he initially would have expected, but crucially Murray goes one set ahead.
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 16:35 , Sonia Twigg
Andy Murray* 5 - 3 Ryan Peniston
Murray missed a couple of shots, including a back hand to allow Peniston a 40-15 lead.
Peniston took the game with a well-executed cross-court backhand, making the most of the angle.
The key ingredient making Carlos Alcaraz tennis’ next best showman after Wimbledon win
Tuesday 4 July 2023 16:33 , Kieran Jackson
By Kieran Jackson on Court 1
Poor old Jeremy Chardy. Go out against the best in the business, they said. What match is experience for youthful exuberance, they said. Announcing his retirement from singles ahead of Wimbledon, the 36-year-old journeyman had the sort-of glamour match-up athletes in their final years either love or loathe. Sadly for Chardy, world number one Carlos Alcaraz gave him little choice in the matter.
For a long while, it seemed set to be a demolition job on Court 1. In fact, it seemed genuinely plausible that a triple bagel – which has not been achieved in a main-draw Grand Slam match since 1993 – was on the cards. Alcaraz, tennis’ next star prodigy turn dominant force, wrapped up the first set in just 22 minutes. The Roger Federer fanfare over on Centre Court had not even started.
In the end, much owed to Chardy’s valiant resilience in what proved to be his final set of singles tennis, the world No 1 had to settle for conceding seven games, on his way to a 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 victory. A few hairy moments in the third set may, over the course of the fortnight, prove useful. Not every point will be with a favourable scoreboard in his favour, particularly on grass at what is only Alcaraz’s third Wimbledon.
The key ingredient making Alcaraz tennis’ next best showman after Wimbledon win
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 16:32 , Sonia Twigg
Andy Murray 5 - 2 Ryan Peniston*
After having to battle to hold in his previous two service games, that was a straightforward game for Murray.
Murray stands just one game away from taking the first set
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 16:29 , Sonia Twigg
Andy Murray* 4 - 2 Ryan Peniston
A Murray unforced error on a break point, allowed Peniston the chance to hold.
He had started well, but Murray brought it back to create the opening.
Another big error, a smash from the baseline straight into the net, gave Murray another break point and this time he won it, with another unforced error from Peniston.
The Essex-born player just hit the ball wide, to give Murray the first break of the game.
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 16:21 , Sonia Twigg
Andy Murray 3 - 2 Ryan Peniston*
Murray’s problem getting his first serves to land in the box continued, but he backed up a kicked second serve with some clever strokeplay.
A sliced shot bounced off the net to allow Peniston a way back into the game, and another one into the net made it 30-30.
A missed forehand down the line gives Peniston another break point, but a wayward backhand from the 27-year-old takes it to deuce.
Murray holds with a strong first serve that Peniston cannot return.
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 16:15 , Sonia Twigg
Andy Murray* 2-2 Ryan Peniston
After a mammoth hold from Murray it’s a straightforward hold for Peniston to love.
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 16:10 , Sonia Twigg
Andy Murray 2-1 Ryan Peniston*
Peniston has the opportunity to break, when he took it to 40-30, and with Murray on the second serve, but the experienced Scot managed to take it to deuce.
Peniston forced another 40-40, but another unforced error gave Murray the chance to hold.
Another second serve from Murray and it’s the third deuce of the game.
Murray’s first-serve percentage has been a bit problematic so far, but he holds a very long game.
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 16:00 , Sonia Twigg
Andy Murray* 1-1 Ryan Peniston
Murray didn’t seem too happy in that game, one that was called out looked quite close, and he seemed to be kicking around the grass when Peniston took a 30-0 lead.
Another backhand slice that just went slightly too long took the game to 40-15, with Peniston serving comfortably down the middle before following it up with a smash to hold.
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 15:57 , Sonia Twigg
Andy Murray 1-0 Ryan Peniston*
It wasn’t fully straightforward, but Murray has won the first game of the match after Peniston chose to receive first.
A slightly nervy start in one of the few games going on as the rain falls.
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston
Tuesday 4 July 2023 15:51 , Sonia Twigg
Peniston sits outside the top 250, but has had a remarkable journey. He was diagnosed with soft tissue cancer when he was just a year old.
As a result of surgery and chemotherapy Peniston’s growth was stunted until he was 15, and has gone through universities to make it into tennis.
It is a remarkable journey that has brought him to facing Murray at Wimbledon.
Wimbledon 2023: Andy Murray v Ryan Peniston
Tuesday 4 July 2023 15:44 , Sonia Twigg
The players are just getting ready to come out to warm up ahead of the all-British encounter.
Those watching on television have just been treated to a highlights reel of Murray’s triumph at Wimbledon, especially his win over Novak Djokovic in 2013.
Wimbledon 2023: Roger Federer approves of that first match on Centre
Tuesday 4 July 2023 15:35 , Kieran Jackson
The eight-time Wimbledon champion, sitting next to the Princess of Wales and his wife Mirka, claps the two players off court.
Federer will be front row for one of his old foes next up. Because we’re now close to Murray time..
Wimbledon 2023: Elena Rybakina vs Shelby Rogers latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 15:26 , Kieran Jackson
GAME, SET AND MATCH - Elena Rybakina 4-6 6-1 6-2 Shelby Rogers
It looked tense for a while there for the defending champion but she found her form when it mattered!
Rybakina is though to round two after a tough encounter under the roof on Centre! A return into the net by Rogers finishes the match off.
Wimbledon 2023: Elena Rybakina vs Shelby Rogers latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 15:20 , Jamie Braidwood
*Elena Rybakina 4-6 6-1 5-2 Shelby Rogers
And that could be that! Rybakina pounces on further errors from Rogers, putting a series a deep balls to the baseline that her opponent can’t keep in play. Rogers finds an ace with a challenge to save a second break point, but Rybakina takes her chance at the next opportunity.
Wimbledon 2023: Elena Rybakina vs Shelby Rogers latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 15:13 , Jamie Braidwood
*Elena Rybakina 4-6 6-1 3-2 Shelby Rogers
The American is able to hold to love and then shows some further signs on stabilising with a forehand winner that leads to the second hold. It keeps her within touching distance of Rybakina, but breaking that serve is going to be challenging.
Wimbledon 2023 - Carlos Alcaraz vs Jeremy Chardy latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 15:07 , Kieran Jackson
GAME, SET AND MATCH - Carlos Alcaraz 6-0 6-2 7-5 Jeremy Chardy
The world No 1 gets it done with an ace out wide - and is into round two!
Chardy’s singles career comes to an end and he gets a mammoth reception as he leaves Court 1 - his opponent among the people clapping.
“I’m very lucky to get this love at every tournament, wherever I go,” says Alcaraz afterwards. “I’m a very lucky guy.”
Wimbledon 2023
Tuesday 4 July 2023 15:05 , Jamie Braidwood
The rain is getting heavier at Wimbledon and it’s starting to look like it could be a complete washout on the outside courts today. If it clears, there could be time later on for the matches that started this morning, but those who were scheduled for later in the day will surely not be in action today.
Wimbledon 2023 - Carlos Alcaraz vs Jeremy Chardy latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 15:05 , Kieran Jackson
*Carlos Alcaraz 6-0 6-2 6-5 Jeremy Chardy
Alcaraz breaks!
Chardy’s resistance is flailing. The Spaniard will serve for the match.
Wimbledon 2023: Elena Rybakina vs Shelby Rogers latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 15:01 , Jamie Braidwood
*Elena Rybakina 4-6 6-1 1-0 Shelby Rogers
Break! Brilliant from Rybakina, who keeps up the momentum to break Rogers at the start of the decider. The 24-year-old has her timing back and connects with a thumping backhand to bring up three break points. Then Rybakina clips the paint with a forehand winner down the line - it was called out, but Rybakina challenges and wins the point. Stunning shot.
Wimbledon 2023: Elena Rybakina vs Shelby Rogers latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 14:52 , Jamie Braidwood
Elena Rybakina 4-6 6-1 Shelby Rogers*
Set! Rogers was able to avoid the bagel, but Rybakina makes no mistake to close it out. What a total contrast to the first set. Rogers completely lost her forehand and serve, while Rybakina looked unstoppable on hers. The American made far too many errors in that set, with 10 in total to Rybakina’s three. She heads off for a break before the decider.
Wimbledon 2023 - Carlos Alcaraz vs Jeremy Chardy latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 14:50 , Kieran Jackson
*Carlos Alcaraz 6-0 6-2 4-5 Jeremy Chardy
A more routine service game for Alcaraz this time, before Chardy is back under pressure on his own serve.
All credit to the Frenchman, battling in what could be his final set of professional singles tennis. Deuces aplenty, but he holds. Just.
Wimbledon 2023: Elena Rybakina vs Shelby Rogers latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 14:42 , Jamie Braidwood
Elena Rybakina 4-6 5-0 Shelby Rogers*
Incredible turnaround on Centre Court. Rybakina is all over Rogers at the net and then squeezes out two more errors from the American’s forehand as she breaks to love. Suddenly, it looks she’s a defending champion again.
Wimbledon 2023 - Carlos Alcaraz vs Jeremy Chardy latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 14:39 , Kieran Jackson
*Carlos Alcaraz 6-0 6-2 3-4 Jeremy Chardy
I hope you weren’t panicking, Alcaraz fans!
While the Spaniard was visibly irritated after seeing 0-30 cut to 30-30, a backhand winner on return and limp Chardy slice into the net sees the world number one break straight back.
Bitter blow for Chardy.
Wimbledon 2023: Elena Rybakina vs Shelby Rogers latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 14:38 , Jamie Braidwood
Elena Rybakina 4-6 3-0 Shelby Rogers*
Rybakina also finds eight of ten first serves to start the second set. The 24-year-old wins almost every point she plays behind the first serve and it’s helped change the momentum of the match.
Wimbledon 2023: Elena Rybakina vs Shelby Rogers latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 14:35 , Jamie Braidwood
*Elena Rybakina 4-6 2-0 Shelby Rogers
Break! Just like in the first set, there’s an opening break of serve to start the second! Rybakina takes advantage of a couple of double faults from Rogers, as the American drops accuracy on her serve. Rybakina blasts the forehand winner on the fourth deuce and then Rogers puts a forehand into the net.
That’s a big boost for Rybakina - but Rogers rather gifted that away.
Wimbledon 2023 - Carlos Alcaraz vs Jeremy Chardy latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 14:34 , Kieran Jackson
Carlos Alcaraz 6-0 6-2 2-4 Jeremy Chardy*
Chardy breaks!
Wow, out of nothing, a tetchy game from Alcaraz. A few loose shots, and some big hitting from Chardy, and the Frenchman eventually takes it with his fourth break point chance, slamming a return bang on the baseline!
Who saw this coming?!
Wimbledon 2023: Elena Rybakina vs Shelby Rogers latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 14:22 , Jamie Braidwood
Elena Rybakina 4-6 Shelby Rogers
Set! Wow - Shelby Rogers takes the opening set against the defending champion. The American has been serving so well, and it allows her to take the first two points behind a one-two punch, with clean forehand winners out wide. It’s sealed with an ace up the middle and Rybakina is in trouble.
Wimbledon 2023: Elena Rybakina vs Shelby Rogers latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 14:17 , Jamie Braidwood
Elena Rybakina 4-5 Shelby Rogers*
Rybakina goes big on a couple of returns and finds her mark, but Rogers continues to exert control on the service games. The American is striking the ball so cleanly on the forehand side and picks up another couple of winners, even as Rybakina holds to stay in the set.
Rogers will serve for the first-set lead...
Wimbledon 2023: Elena Rybakina vs Shelby Rogers latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 14:10 , Jamie Braidwood
It had started to dry up outside on the grounds but the rain is absolutely pouring down now. It’s looking like a day of severe disruption to the schedule.
Wimbledon 2023 - Carlos Alcaraz vs Jeremy Chardy latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 14:07 , Kieran Jackson
*Carlos Alcaraz 6-0 6-2 0-1 Jeremy Chardy
Chardy holds to start the third set after a rare missed return into the net from Alcaraz.
Rain must be hammering it down outside now, as can very much hear it clattering onto the roof here on Court 1.
Wimbledon 2023: Elena Rybakina vs Shelby Rogers latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 14:07 , Jamie Braidwood
*Elena Rybakina 2-4 Shelby Rogers
Shelby Rogers continues to look impressive in front of Roger Federer on Centre Court, taking the ball early when she has the chance and finding the passing shots. That break of serve is looking very valuable.
Wimbledon 2023 - Carlos Alcaraz vs Jeremy Chardy latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 14:02 , Kieran Jackson
Carlos Alcaraz 6-0 6-2 Jeremy Chardy*
A hold to love. Ruthless and clincal, sealed with a pair of storming forehands.
World No 1 two sets up inside 55 minutes and cruising to the second round.
A reminder that this match is the last of French veteran Chardy’s career - can he muster any late fight here?
Wimbledon 2023: Elena Rybakina vs Shelby Rogers latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 13:59 , Jamie Braidwood
Elena Rybakina 2-3 Shelby Rogers*
Rybakina settles behind her powerful serve and holds thanks to a couple of easy points. She had a look at 15-30 on the Rogers serve, but the American’s timing is looking far sharper and she is able to hold from the baseline rallies.
Wimbledon 2023 - Carlos Alcaraz vs Jeremy Chardy latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 13:58 , Kieran Jackson
*Carlos Alcaraz 6-0 5-2 Jeremy Chardy
Massive applause under the roof on Court 1 as Chardy claims his second game of the match, holding to 30 after a few big serves.
Still, Alcaraz firmly in control - he will serve for the second set.
Wimbledon 2023 - Carlos Alcaraz vs Jeremy Chardy latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 13:55 , Kieran Jackson
Carlos Alcaraz 6-0 5-1 Jeremy Chardy*
A tough opening 45 minutes, it’s fair to say, for Jeremy Chardy.
Carlos Alcaraz, the world No 1, utterly dominant at the moment on Court 1. A huge cheer went out when Chardy claimed his first game of the match in this second set... but there’s been no let-up since.
Just monstrous hitting from the Spaniard!
Wimbledon 2023: Elena Rybakina vs Shelby Rogers latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 13:46 , Jamie Braidwood
Elena Rybakina 0-1 Shelby Rogers*
Break! Well, well. Rybakina is broken on her first game as defending champion. Rybakina came into the tournament after a “tough” build up, as she continued to deal with the affects of a virus that forced her to pull out of the French Open last month.
And the American Rogers goes on the attack from the off, launching a huge couple of returns down the line to break Rybakina. That will not settle the defending champion, who could be vulnerable here.
Wimbledon 2023
Tuesday 4 July 2023 13:38 , Jamie Braidwood
Roger and Mirka Federer engage in conversation with Kate while the players warm up. It will certainly be fun to see both Kate and Federer watching Andy Murray’s match later on.
Wimbledon 2023
Tuesday 4 July 2023 13:35 , Jamie Braidwood
And that’s that! I was maybe expecting a speech of some kind, but that was a nice moment as Centre Court showed its appreciation for the King of Wimbledon.
And indeed, Federer is looking very regal as he takes his place in the front row of the Royal Box - where he will watch the day’s play.
We start with the defending women’s champion, Elena Rybakina, against the American Shelby Rodgers.
Wimbledon 2023
Tuesday 4 July 2023 13:30 , Jamie Braidwood
“Please welcome to the Royal Box, Roger Federer!”
There is a standing ovation for the eight-time men’s champion.
Federer smiles, bows and waves as he acknowledges the crowd and takes his seat next to the Princess of Wales.
The ovation lasts for almost two minutes - elite clapping from the Centre Court crowd.
Wimbledon 2023
Tuesday 4 July 2023 13:29 , Jamie Braidwood
We start with a montage of Federer’s highlights at Wimbledon, starting his first title (and long hair) in 2003. It started a run of five consecutive titles at the All England Club.
Wimbledon 2023
Tuesday 4 July 2023 13:27 , Jamie Braidwood
As a measure of how popular Roger Federer continues to be here, the press box is absolutely packed.
There is applause as Kate, the Princess of Wales, takes her seat in the front row of the Royal Box.
The ceremony is about to begin.
Wimbledon 2023: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jeremy Chardy underway
Tuesday 4 July 2023 13:20 , Jamie Braidwood
Just stepped outside on my way to Centre Court and the weather in the grounds is absolutely foul: cold, wet drizzle - not what we’re used to at SW19.
The good news is we now have play once again: Carlos Alcaraz is underway on Court One against the Frenchman Jeremy Chardy - who is playing his last ever tournament before retirement.
Alcaraz has high hopes after winning the Queen’s title to take the top seed ahead of Wimbledon and the young Spaniard is already a break up.
Wimbledon 2023: Roger Federer is imminent
Tuesday 4 July 2023 13:17 , Kieran Jackson
The royal box is empty - but it won’t be for much longer as we are expecting Roger Federer any minute now on Centre Court!
Wimbledon 2023
Tuesday 4 July 2023 13:05 , Jamie Braidwood
Wimbledon chief executive Sally Bolton on what to expect from today’s Roger Federer ceremony:
“I’m pleased to say that Roger will be with us tomorrow and we will have a special celebratory moment on Centre Court before play starts just to honour him as the man holding the most gentlemen’s singles titles here at Wimbledon.
“For those lucky enough to have a seat on Centre Court tomorrow I’d encourage them to get into their seats about 1.15pm and we’ll have a moment just to celebrate his achievements and to say thank you for all the memories.”
Wimbledon 2023: Why Andy Murray is still ‘our champion’
Tuesday 4 July 2023 12:34 , Jamie Braidwood
Ten years: who knows where they went. Even now, watching back Andy Murray’s victory in the 2013 Wimbledon final manages to tie a knot in your stomach. The pressure and weight of history, climaxing in that tortuous final game, feel just as overwhelming, right until that last shot from Novak Djokovic drifts long in the haze of Centre Court. That winning moment – “the waiting is over!” – still raises goosebumps on your arm.
The tenth anniversary of Murray’s defining moment, and arguably the greatest individual triumph in British sporting history, naturally brings time for reflection: a celebration of how an awkward, gangly outsider who struggled to be fully embraced by the public, persevered through heartbreak and expectation to become a much-loved champion, a player universally respected for his values and commitment to equality and fairness as much as his determination to end Britain’s 77-year wait for a men’s singles winner.
Ten years on, Murray has never felt more like our champion.
Andy Murray is still ‘our champion’ – as his response to Wimbledon controversy shows
Wimbledon 2023
Tuesday 4 July 2023 12:21 , Jamie Braidwood
The good news is we have two closed roofs at Wimbledon, so the afternoon’s action on Centre Court and Court One will be unaffected.
Here’s what’s coming up:
CENTRE COURT - 13:30 START
1 Shelby Rogers (USA) vs Elena Rybakina (KAZ) [3]
2 Ryan Peniston (GBR) vs Andy Murray (GBR)
3 Panna Udvardy (HUN) vs Aryna Sabalenka [2]
No.1 COURT - 13:00 START
1 Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) [1] vs Jeremy Chardy (FRA)
2 Ons Jabeur (TUN) [6] vs Magdalena Frech (POL)
3 Cameron Norrie (GBR) [12] vs Tomas Machac (CZE)
Wimbledon 2023
Tuesday 4 July 2023 12:19 , Jamie Braidwood
Boo.
Wimbledon 2023: Katie Boulter vs Daria Saville latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 12:11 , Jamie Braidwood
RAIN! The heavens have opened and umbrellas are going up around the grounds as the covers are pulled over the courts.
Play has been suspended on all courts. Hopefully this doesn’t last for long, but that might be a bit optimistic looking at this afternoon’s forecast.
Wimbledon 2023: Katie Boulter vs Daria Saville latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 12:10 , Jamie Braidwood
*Katie Boulter 5-6 Daria Saville
Saville passes a a nervy moment as Boulter gets back to 30-30 on the Australian’s serve, but she manages to get the hold as the British No 1 floats a forehand long. Saville is certainly standing up to the challenge here and is making life difficult for Boulter, who will need to hold serve to stay in the set.
Wimbledon 2023: George Loffhagen vs Holger Rune latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 12:07 , Kieran Jackson
George Loffhagen 6-7(4) Holger Rune*
A blow for the Brit, with the sixth seed just proving more consistent and on the front-foot in that tie-break - he takes it 7-4.
Plenty to build on for Loffhagen, though.
Wimbledon 2023: George Loffhagen vs Holger Rune latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 11:59 , Kieran Jackson
George Loffhagen* 6-6 Holger Rune
Into a tie-break we go!
Feel this is bigger for the British wild-card than it is for the Dane.... we shall see...
Wimbledon 2023: Katie Boulter vs Daria Saville latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 11:55 , Jamie Braidwood
Katie Boulter 4-4 Daria Saville*
After those long deuce games we’ve had a run of holds on Court 18. Boulter thumps down a couple of big serves as Jodie Burrage, who won yesterday, claps in encouragement.
The stars are certainly out today: Roger Federer has arrived ahead of his special celebration on Centre Court this afternoon.
Wimbledon 2023: George Loffhagen vs Holger Rune latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 11:51 , Kieran Jackson
George Loffhagen* 5-5 Holger Rune
Still on serve in the first-set - the Brit more than holding his own against the sixth seed from Denmark!
Wimbledon 2023: Katie Boulter vs Daria Saville latest score
Tuesday 4 July 2023 11:40 , Jamie Braidwood
Katie Boulter 2-2 Daria Saville*
Break! A fourth game in a row goes to deuce and this time Saville can take her chance. The Australian plays a lovely forehand winner down the line to get back on terms.
Play is still going on - it was perhaps just a few early spits, but it does feel like a downpour is on the way.
Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, is watching Boulter alongside the former British No 1 Laura Robson.
Wimbledon 2023: Tournament odds!
Tuesday 4 July 2023 11:13 , Kieran Jackson
Men’s Wimbledon 2023 winner
Novak Djokovic: 8/15
Carlos Alcaraz: 7/2
Jannik Sinner: 14/1
Daniil Medvedev: 20/1
Sebastian Korda: 33/1
Holger Rune, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alexander Zverev 50/1
Andy Murray, Frances Tiafoe, Alex De Minaur 66/1
Why did Venus Williams not shake hands with umpire at Wimbledon?
Tuesday 4 July 2023 10:46 , Kieran Jackson
Venus Williams refused to shake hands with the chair umpire after her first-round loss at Wimbledon on Monday because she disagreed with a contentious call which ended the match.
Williams, playing in the women’s singles at the All England Club for a record 24th time, was hampered by an early slip in her match against Elina Svitolina on Centre Court and succumbed to defeat.
Yet the match did end in controversial circumstances.
More below:
Why did Venus Williams not shake hands with umpire at Wimbledon?
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