Wimbledon 2022 LIVE: Iga Swiatek in action after Matteo Berrettini ruled out of tournament with Covid

Follow all the action as Wimbledon continues with Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek and Serena Williams all in action on day two.

Today marks the return of Nadal, back for the first time since 2019 and fresh from opening up a lead in the race to finish with the most men’s grand slam titles with 22. That’s compared to defending champion Novak Djokovic, who has 20 titles, with the six-time champion up and running after swiftly moving into the second round with a hard-fought four-set win over Soonwoo Kwon. The other finalist from SW19 last year, Matteo Berrettini, is out of the tournament after testing positive for Covid.

The favourite in the women’s singles is World No 1 Iga Swiatek and she opens up her championships on Centre Court against Jana Fett, taking the traditional slot on the first Tuesday of play after defending women’s champion Ash Barty’s sudden retirement. There is more Wimbledon royalty in action on day two with Williams making her long-awaited return. The seven-time Wimbledon champion is back in singles action after cruelly being forced to retire from her first round match at SW19 last year and the 40-year-old, third up on Centre Court, looks to ignite her comeback from a hamstring injury when she takes on Harmony Tan.

Elsewhere there is intriguing matches involving Coco Gauff and Elena-Gabriela Ruse on Court Two, while the charismatic Nick Kyrgios is hoping to cement his status as a dark horse this year with a first-round encounter against Paul Jubb on Court Three. Follow all the action from day two live, including the latest results, reaction and analysis from the All England Club

Wimbledon 2022 live updates

• No1 seed Iga Swiatek faces Jana Fett first up on Centre Court

• Rafael Nadal second on Centre Court against Francisco Cerundolo

• Serena Williams third on against Harmony Tan

• Matteo Berrettini withdraws from Wimbledon following positive Covid test

Jubb 6-3 1-6 7-5 7-6 (7-3) 1-1 Kyrgios

15:08 , Michael Jones

The crowd is packed in around Court 3 as the fifth set between Paul Jubb and Nick Kyrgios continues. Kyrgios has been his petulent, entertaining self so far today but he’ll be annoyed at things not going entirely his way.

Jubb has been quietly going about his business. The crowd is fully behind him and he’s just held his first service game of the final set.

Next up on Centre Court

15:05 , Michael Jones

The Australian and French Open champion Rafael Nadal gets his Wimbledon campaign underway on Centre Court next. He’s facing Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo before Serena Williams returns to SW19 later this evening.

Jubb takes the fourth set!

14:59 , Michael Jones

A huge momentum swinger for Britain’s Paul Jubb who wins the fourth set against Nick Kyrgios 7-6 (7-3) after a tie break. This game is going down to the wire.

Jubb 6-3, 1-6, 5-7, 7-6 (7-3) Kyrgios

Swiatek* 6-0, 6-3 Fett

14:56 , Michael Jones

Swiatek* 6-0, 6-3 Fett

14:55 , Michael Jones

Game, set and match to Iga Swiatek!

A straight set victory for the French Open champion sees her safely into the second round. Swiatek was imperious in the opening set but a resurgence from Jana Fett made life a little more difficult in the second.

Swiatek has now won 36-matches in a row. A new record in the Open era.

Swiatek* 6-0, 5-3 Fett

14:53 , Michael Jones

Swiatek is mixing up brilliant shots with simple errors to keep Fett interested. A backhand cross court winner from the Croatian keeps her in touch before Swiatek goes too long with a forehand.

30-30.

Swiatek 6-0, 5-3 Fett*

14:50 , Michael Jones

This time she takes it! Fett is wayward with her shot to the left side of court and the ball lands on the wrong side of the line.

Swiatek will serve for the match.

Swiatek 6-0, 4-3 Fett*

14:50 , Michael Jones

She saves the second one as well! Swiatek’s forehand shot lands in the net and Fett draws level at deuce.

Another double fault from the Croatian undoes her hard work and Swiatek has her third break point of the game.

Swiatek 6-0, 4-3 Fett*

14:48 , Michael Jones

Iga Swiatek is closing in on victory. She has two break points against Jana Fett’s serve.

Fett saves the first one with a brilliant backhand down the line.

Around the courts

14:47 , Michael Jones

Coco Gauff has taken the second set 6-3 against Elena-Gabriela Ruse to force the match on Court 2 into a third and final set.

Over on Court 3, Paul Jubb continues to give Nick Kyrgios a troubling time. Jubb lead 6-5 in the fourth set but will have to break Kyrgios in the next game to draw level at two sets each.

Swiatek* 6-0, 4-3 Fett

14:44 , Michael Jones

Swiatek serves down the centre line and Fett can’t return it! The Pole takes the game and leads for the first time in the second set.

Swiatek* 6-0, 3-3 Fett

14:43 , Michael Jones

A rueful swipe of the racquet from Swiatek as she fails to loft a drop shot over the net and gives Jana Fett a 15-30 lead.

The world no. 1 responds immediately and takes the next point to draw level before Fett belts her return of serve too long.

40-30.

Swiatek 6-0, 3-3 Fett*

14:39 , Michael Jones

It’s been a rocky start to the second set for Iga Swiatek but she’s finding her groove now!

Two matches in a row for the French Open champion and the set is back on serve.

Swiatek* 6-0, 2-3 Fett

14:33 , Michael Jones

A fifth chance to break goes begging for Fett as she hits the net. Swiatek then moves to advantage for the first time in the game and another error from Fett gives the game to the world no. 1.

Swiatek* 6-0, 1-3 Fett

14:31 , Michael Jones

A backhand into the net from Swiatek ends her run of points and gives Fett her fourth break point of the game.

Swiatek fouls on her first serve and gets drawn into a rally, Fett attempts a cheeky forehand drop but fails to get it over the net.

Back to deuce.

Swiatek* 6-0, 1-3 Fett

14:29 , Michael Jones

She doesn’t take them! Swiatek makes it to deuce.

Swiatek* 6-0, 1-3 Fett

14:29 , Michael Jones

Three break points for Fett! Swiatek continues to make errors as she looks to return Fett’s heavy blows.

Swiatek saves one break point with a return to Fett’s backhand that the Croatian loops over the back of the court.

Still two chances for Fett to break again.

Swiatek 6-0, 1-3 Fett*

14:27 , Michael Jones

Jana Fett holds! Iga Swiatek has seemingly lost a bit of concentration as Fett serves out the game to love. The qualifier has a two game lead in the second set now.

A big service game coming up for Swiatek.

Swiatek* 6-0, 1-2 Fett

14:24 , Michael Jones

An awkward bounce off the net brings Jana Fett level at 30-30 before earns a break point as Iga Swiatek gets into a horrible tangle at the baseline.

Another break of serve!

That’s three in a row in this set now and Fett moves back in front.

Swiatek* 6-0, 1-1 Fett

14:20 , Michael Jones

Good return from Fett! She works Swiatek’s second serve down the line and the Pole slips on her way to the ball. She lifts it to the back of court but the ball goes too long and Fett wins the point.

15-15.

Swiatek 6-0, 1-1 Fett*

14:18 , Michael Jones

Iga Swiatek is eyeing up a rebreak.

She forces a few errors out of Fett with some powerful hitting and takes the break back immediately.

Swiatek* 6-0, 0-1 Fett

14:16 , Michael Jones

Fett is on the board and she’s broken Iga Swiatek immediately in the second set!

It’s wasn’t a great game from Swiatek who didn’t even score. Will that win spur Fett on?

Around the courts

14:15 , Michael Jones

Elsewhere Britain’s Jay Clarke is out of Wimbledon after going down 7-6 (7-3), 6-1, 7-6 (8-6) in straight sets to American qualifier Christian Harrison. Clarke was two sets down overnight before play was suspended and he lost a tie-break in the third set.

American Coco Gauff has lost the first set 2-6 to Romania’s Elena-Gabriela Ruse but leads 3-2 in the second.

On Court 3, Paul Jubb is giving Nick Kyrgios a game. Kyrigos has just taken the third set and now leads by two sets to one.

Swiatek 6-0 Fett*

14:12 , Michael Jones

Game and set to Iga Swiatek! It’s the perfect start for the world no. 1 who takes the first set with conceding a game.

Swiatek 5-0 Fett*

14:09 , Michael Jones

Another chance to win the game goes begging for Fett as she double faults after regaining the advantage.

At deuce, Swiatek focuses on keeping the ball in play and Fett makes a mistake with her backhand pumping it once more over the back of court.

Swiatek 5-0 Fett*

14:08 , Michael Jones

Fett is showing enough promise to be able to challenge Swiatek but she can’t take advantage of the big points.

She gets to advantage after drawing level at 40-40 but Swiatek peppers her with a couple of powerful forehands and Fett goes long trying to return a defensive backhand.

Back to deuce.

Swiatek* 5-0 Fett

14:03 , Michael Jones

Another game for the world no. 1. She’s won all five so far in this match and is one away from the first set.

Swiatek* 4-0 Fett

14:02 , Michael Jones

Nice work from Fett who forces Swiatek to deuce.

The world no.1 is finding it tough to land her first serve in this game and Fett has taken advantage of that. She fires a backhand over to the left side of court but Swiatek gets there and manages to return.

Fett should win the point but finds the net with a forehand.

Advantage to Swiatek.

Swiatek 4-0 Fett*

13:58 , Michael Jones

Fett just seems to be feeling the pressure. She’s trying too hard to set up winning shots and keeps forcing the ball wide of the sidelines.

A double fault gives the next game to Swiatek too.

Swiatek* 3-0 Fett

13:53 , Michael Jones

She cannot. Expert skill from Iga Swiatek to close out the game and move three games in front in the first set.

Swiatek* 2-0 Fett

13:52 , Michael Jones

Jana Fett doesn’t seem awed at facing the French Open champ. She’s playing smart, stepping into court to meet Swiatek’s second serve and sets up a break point as the Pole’s return goes too long.

Can Fett break back? 30-40.

Swiatek 2-0 Fett*

13:48 , Michael Jones

Swiatek breaks!

Fett shakes her head in almost disbelief at how Swiatek came back from 15-40 down to take the game after one deuce.

Swiatek 1-0 Fett*

13:45 , Michael Jones

Jana Fett is a qualifier for Wimbledon having won three matches beforehand to earn her place. She gifts the first point for her service game to Swiatek before following it up with two aces to move in front.

15-30.

Swiatek* 1-0 Fett

13:43 , Michael Jones

Iga Swiatek is up and running on Centre Court after closing out her opening game from 30-all.

Swiatek* 0-0 Fett

13:42 , Michael Jones

The world no. 1 is up first to serve on Centre Court but Jana Fett takes the first point.

Swiatek responds with the next two points before a foot fault from the Pole brings Fett back level at 30-30.

Will Swiatek claim the Wimbledon title?

13:39 , Michael Jones

Iga Swiatek’s best performance at Wimbledon came last year where she reached the fourth round before losing to current world no. 2 Ons Jabeur.

However, she is a former junior champion at SW19, having lifted the girls title in 2018 and is the favourite to lift the trophy this year.

Special Swiatek

13:34 , Michael Jones

Iga Swiatek is currently in the biggest purple patch of her career. She has won 35 matches in a row, tying Venus Williams’ Open Era record, and has won six titles this year alone.

Including last month’s French Open to lift the trophy for the second time and win a second major title of her career.

Around the courts

13:30 , Michael Jones

Britain’s Paul Jubb leads Australia’s Nick Kyrgios after taking the first set 6-3 on court three. Kyrgios has a double break on the Brit in the second set though and looks likey to draw level in that match.

American teenager and French Open finalist Coco Gauff is down a break to Elena-Gabriela Ruse of Romania who leads 2-1 in the frst set.

Women’s world no. 1 Iga Swiatek is about to get her Wimbledon campaign started as she’s up first on Centre Court against Jana Fett of Croatia.

Kostyuk 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 Swan

13:25 , Michael Jones

Game, set and match to Marta Kostyuk!

Swan dug in and fought to the end of the third set but it’s the world no. 76 who takes the match!

Katie Swan put in a superb performance but fell agonisingly short at the last hurdle.

Kostyuk* 4-6, 6-4, 5-4 Swan

13:23 , Michael Jones

Kostyuk employs the old serve and volley to take the first point but almost runs into trouble after Swan’s return is fired right at her. Somehow the Ukrainian manages to flick the forehand volley back.

15-0.

Kostyuk 4-6, 6-4, 5-4 Swan*

13:20 , Michael Jones

Swan holds! She’s hanging in there but Kostyuk will be serving for the match. Is there one more twist in this match?

Kostyuk* 4-6, 6-4, 5-3 Swan

13:17 , Michael Jones

Kostyuk holds!

There are a few shouts of ‘come on Katie’ from the crowd as Swan faces yet another pressure filled service game.

Kostyuk is one game away from taking the match.

Kostyuk* 4-6, 6-4, 4-3 Swan

13:15 , Michael Jones

Game on. Kostyuk takes the first point but Swan responds with the next two after errors from the Ukranian.

15-30.

Kostyuk sends down an accurate serve making Swan stretch to reach it and the Brit can’t get it back.

30-30.

Kostyuk 4-6, 6-4, 4-3 Swan*

13:13 , Michael Jones

Swan narrows the gap on Kostyuk again. In both previous sets Swan has stepped up to break when she’s needed to.

The game game is a big one. If Swan can take it, she’ll stay alive in the match.

Kostyuk* 4-6, 6-4, 4-2 Swan

13:09 , Michael Jones

All the pressure is on Katie Swan. She hasn’t even had an opportunity to get her break back since the second game of the set. Kostyuk’s powerful serves are too good at the minute.

The Ukrainian is closing in on victory.

Peniston through to second round

13:07 , Michael Jones

Great Britain’s Ryan Peniston is through to the second round after defeating Henri Laaksonen 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 in straight sets. It’s a great story for Peniston who beat cancer as a baby and was given a wildcard entry at this year’s championships.

"It’s amazing, I can’t really put it into the words the feeling of being here," said the 26-year-old before the tournament. "I don’t have much memory of going through cancer... but it was a really tough time for my parents... and I’m just very grateful to be sitting here right now at Wimbledon."

Kostyuk 4-6, 6-4, 3-2 Swan*

13:05 , Michael Jones

Swan saves break point!

At deuce, Kostyuk belts one too long again and Swan has the opportunity to hold.

She takes it! Massive hold of serve from Swan.

Kostyuk 4-6, 6-4, 3-1 Swan*

13:04 , Michael Jones

Swan messes up a backhand volley and knocks the ball into the net to put Kostyuk ahead against the serve.

She follows it up with some potent shots in the next rally though and works the ball over to the back of court forcing Kostyuk to send her return long.

30-30.

Kostyuk* 4-6, 6-4, 3-1 Swan

13:02 , Michael Jones

Hold of serve for Marta Kostyuk! Time is running out for Katie Swan. She has to hold her own serve and somehow find a break.

Kostyuk* 4-6, 6-4, 2-1 Swan

13:01 , Michael Jones

Marta Kostyuk falls to her knees as she belts the ball out of play before following it up with a double fault. Swan draws level at 30-30.

Kostyuk 4-6, 6-4, 2-1 Swan*

12:56 , Michael Jones

Marta Kostyuk goes wide and just as the pressure was mounting on Katie Swan she holds serve to stay one game behind in the third set.

Kostyuk* 4-6, 6-4, 2-0 Swan

12:53 , Michael Jones

Big hold from Marta Kostyuk!

She does brilliantly to defend the heavy hits from Katie Swan and take the game from deuce. The match is in her hands now.

Kostyuk* 4-6, 6-4, 1-0 Swan

12:51 , Michael Jones

30-30.

It’s a decent fight back from Swan to keep in touch with Kostyuk in the next game. The Ukrainian puts a backhand into the net and sighs out loud as Swan sets up break point.

30-40.

Kostyuk 4-6, 6-4, 1-0 Swan*

12:49 , Michael Jones

Kostyuk breaks early in the third! She takes the first game off Katie Swan.

Kostyuk 4-6, 6-4, 0-0 Swan*

12:46 , Michael Jones

Swan seems to be struggling with her movement now. Perhaps that left hamstring is playing up?

The first two points go the way of Kostyuk before Swan fires a powerful forehand to the back of court. The Ukrainian gets the ball back but slips and Swan takes the point with her opponent on the ground.

15-30.

Kostyuk* 4-6, 6-4 Swan

12:42 , Michael Jones

Marta Kostyuk wins the second set! She finishes things off with an ace to send the match into a third and final set.

Swan will get a bit of treatment from the medical staff before play resumes.

Kostyuk* 4-6, 5-4 Swan

12:41 , Michael Jones

Good aggressive play from Swan to work Kostyuk side-to-side before volleying a winner to the opposite side of court.

Swan goes long from the next return of serve and Kostyuk draws level in the game.

15-15.

Kostyuk* 4-6, 5-4 Swan

12:39 , Michael Jones

The doctor has come onto court to check over Katie Swan during the next break of play. Swan decides not to take a medical time out and Kostyuk will be serving for the set.

Kostyuk 4-6, 5-4 Swan*

12:37 , Michael Jones

Kostyuk has the better of Swan in this game. The Brit goes long and gifts Kostyuk two break points at 15-40.

Kostyuk breaks!

It’s a brilliant sliced drop shot from the Ukrainian and Swan can’t get enough lift on the ball to get it over the net.

Kostyuk* 4-6, 4-4 Swan

12:34 , Michael Jones

Swan breaks! Exceptional fortitude from the Brit to draw level in the set. Can she hold serve now?

Kostyuk* 4-6, 4-3 Swan

12:33 , Michael Jones

A double fault from Kostyuk sends Swan up to 30-30.

Swan then controls the next rally and smashes the ball back at Kostyuk forcing her behind the baseline. Swan needs two overhead smashes but she gets the job done to set up a break point.

30-40.

Kostyuk* 4-6, 4-3 Swan

12:32 , Michael Jones

15-0. An ace first up from Kostyuk.

15-15. Swan returns Kostyuk’s second serve and works the ball over to the Ukrainian’s forehand. Kostyuk finds the net and gives up the next point.

Kostyuk 4-6, 4-3 Swan*

12:30 , Michael Jones

Decent hold from Katie Swan. She keeps herself in the set but needs to push on and break Kostyuk - preferably in the next game.

Kostyuk* 4-6, 4-2 Swan

12:27 , Michael Jones

No messing about from Marta Kostyuk. She rattles through her next service game and moves two games in front in the second set.

Peniston 6-4, 6-3 Laaksonen

12:26 , Michael Jones

If things are delicately poised for Katie Swan on Court 18, Ryan Peniston is having a good day out on Court 12. He’s just taken the second set against Henri Laasksonen and is now just one set away from the second round.

Kostyuk 4-6, 3-2 Swan*

12:24 , Michael Jones

It’s a break of serve! Kostyuk wins the next point to move to advantage and Swan loses patience. She tries to blast a forehand across court but gets the angle all wrong and knocks it out of play to give the game to her opponent.

Kostyuk takes the lead in the second set.

Kostyuk 4-6, 2-2 Swan*

12:22 , Michael Jones

Swan is in another battle to hold serve.

A double fault from the Brit sees Kostyuk move within one at 40-30 then Swan overhits a forehand to send the match to deuce.

Kostyuk* 4-6, 2-2 Swan

12:19 , Michael Jones

Fine work from Kostyuk who holds serve with four points in a row. She yells out and fist pumps the air after that hold trying to get herself pumped up once more.

Kostyuk* 4-6, 1-2 Swan

12:17 , Michael Jones

Katie Swan has a slight opportunity to set up a break point as she moves 0-30 ahead against the serve.

She errs though in an attempted drop shot and finds the net. The next rally sees Swan go long and the game is back level at 30-30.

Kostyuk 4-6, 1-2 Swan*

12:13 , Michael Jones

Swan holds serve!

She defends four break points in the game that lasted over 11 minutes. Kostyuk works her way up to the net once more but Swan belts a backhand past her to claim the game!

A very good hold from Katie Swan.

Kostyuk 4-6, 1-1 Swan*

12:11 , Michael Jones

A potent two-handed backhand from Kostyuk is fizzed across court and Swan can’t reach it. The Ukrainian is back up to break point.

Incredible! Kostyuk keeps the ball in play and works it over to the right side of court before pushing up to the net. Swan gets to the ball and whips it across court, sending it flying past Kostyuk and bouncing just inside the sideline!

Deuce again.

Kostyuk 4-6, 1-1 Swan*

12:08 , Michael Jones

A second deuce as Swan rescues yet another break point. She then moves to advantage with a barnstorming powerful forehand down the line.

Kostyuk doesn’t let up though and Swan sends a volley into the net during the next rally.

Back to deuce.

Kostyuk 4-6, 1-1 Swan*

12:06 , Michael Jones

Two points saved! Kostyuk goes wide in the next to bring the game to deuce.

Swan has given away six break points in the match and has only been broken once. Incredible tennis under pressure from the 23-year-old.

Kostyuk 4-6, 1-1 Swan*

12:05 , Michael Jones

Pressure on Katie Swan now. She makes a couple of errors and gives Kostyuk the advantage in the next game. 15-40.

Two break points to save.

Swan serves wide to Kostyuk’s forehand and the Ukrainian’s return goes over the back! One point saved.

Kostyuk* 4-6, 1-1 Swan

12:03 , Michael Jones

Kostyuk sends down an ace to hold. All square in the second set.

Kostyuk* 4-6, 0-1 Swan

12:02 , Michael Jones

What a shot from Katie Swan. A lengthy rally - probably the longest of the match so far - sees both players targeting the other’s backhand.

The power on the shots seemingly increases with each hit before Kostyuk slices one back over the net. Swan belts it back at her and Kostyuk strays off line sending the ball over to Swan’s forehand.

Swan smashes it, guiding the ball over to the far corner on the opposite side of court! It’s a great shot but might not help her win the game.

Kostyuk leads 40-15.

Kostyuk 4-6, 0-1 Swan*

11:58 , Michael Jones

Solid work from Swan who holds serve first up in the second set.

Kostyuk 4-6, 0-0 Swan*

11:56 , Michael Jones

Katie Swan is 108 places above Marta Kostyuk in the world rankings but she’s the more composed player on court at the minute. Kostyuk is growing increasingly frustrated with her own game and cries out after belting a powerful backhand over the back of the court.

30-0 in the opening game of the second set.

*Kostyuk 4-6 Swan

11:53 , Michael Jones

Katie Swan wins the first set! Marta Kostyuk goes long in the next rally and gifts the set to the Brtion.

Fantastic comeback from Swan after she gave away the first game of the set.

*Kostyuk 4-5 Swan

11:51 , Michael Jones

The pressure is mounting on Marta Kostyuk who keeps trying to push for winners that aren’t really on. Three errors but Katie Swan 15-40 up in the game and she has two set points.

Peniston 6-4 Laaksonen

11:50 , Michael Jones

Over on Court 12, GB’s Ryan Peniston has taken the first set against Switzerland’s Henri Laaksonen. It’s the perfect start for the 26-year-old.

Kostyuk 4-5 Swan*

11:49 , Michael Jones

Well played Katie Swan! She digs herself out of two break points and sends down an ace at advantage to claim the game.

She’ll take the set if she can win the next game.

Kostyuk* 4-4 Swan

11:44 , Michael Jones

There’s a game on here.

Marta Kostyuk seems to have the game sown up but Swan fights back winning a couple of points before the Ukrainian holds serve.

Kostyuk 3-4 Swan*

11:39 , Michael Jones

Brilliant from Swan! She moves ahead for the first time in the match after conceding just a point in her service game. She’s getting some success keeping Kostyuk at the back of court winning the game when the Ukrainian smokes a backhand into the net.

Kostyuk* 3-3 Swan

11:36 , Michael Jones

There it is! What recovery from Katie Swan. She earns herself a break point at 30-40 against Kostyuk’s serve and engages in a backhand rally.

Kostyuk fizzes a shot over to the right side of court before stepping up and dropping a volley back over the net. Swan sprints across court, stretches out and rolls her wrists over the ball to send a passing winner down the line to take the game!

Kostyuk 3-2 Swan*

11:32 , Michael Jones

Katie Swan has calmed down. She’s slowly got herself into the match and has now held her last two service games. The next step is to break Marta Kostyuk back to fully get herself back in the set.

Ymer replaces Berrettini

11:30 , Michael Jones

Matteo Berrettini’s withdrawal is a huge blow to the tournament but makes Rafael Nadal’s chances of winning much better.

Berrettini reached the final last year, where he lost to Novak Djokovic in four sets, and looked to be in brilliant form in the build-up to Wimbledon beating Andy Murray to win the Stuttgart Open title.

He then retained his title at Queen’s a few weeks ago and would have arrived at Wimbledon having won 20 of his last 21 grass-court matches.

Berrettini was the third favourite to lift the Wimbledon trophy - after Djokovic and Nadal - and has officially been replaced in the draw by lucky loser Elias Ymer of Sweden.

Berrettini had been put Nadal’s half of the draw and was on a collision course with the Australian and French Open champion. Without Berrettini to face Nadal’s route to the final is slightly easier.

Kostyuk 2-1 Swan*

11:25 , Michael Jones

Katie Swan gets on the board! She holds her next service and bounces up onto her feet after a short rest break. She seems to be getting into the match now.

Kostyuk* 2-0 Swan

11:21 , Michael Jones

Swan looks slightly more settled and takes a two point lead against the serve. 0-30.

It’s a fabulous response from Kostyuk who rattles off four straight points to take the game and hold serve!

Kostyuk 1-0 Swan*

11:19 , Michael Jones

It’s an early break of serve for the Ukranian! Katie Swan never seemed comfortable after that early slip and kept glancing down at the turf.

Kostyuk moves 0-40 ahead but Swan manages to save a break point before losing the next rally.

Kostyuk 0-0 Swan*

11:17 , Michael Jones

Katie Swan has the opening service game out on Court 18. Her left leg is heavily strapped around the hamstring and she slips off the damp grass during the opening rally giving the first point to Kostyuk.

0-15.

Berrettini out of Wimbledon

11:14 , Michael Jones

Some breaking news coming out of Wimbledon:

Matteo Berrettini, runner-up at SW19 last year and one of the favourites for the title, has had to withdraw from the Championships after testing positive for Covid-19.

In a post on Instagram he wrote: “I am heartbroken to announce that I need to withdraw from Wimbledon due to a positive COVID-19 test result.

“I have had flu symptoms and been isolating the last few days. Despite symptoms not being severe, I decided it was important to take another test this morning to protect the health and safety of my fellow competitors and everyone else involved in the tournament.

“I have no words to describe the extreme disappointed I feel. The dream is over for this year, but I will be back stronger. Thank you for the support.”

Kostyuk vs Swan

11:08 , Michael Jones

There’s a delay to proceedings on Court 18 as both players are worried about the underfoot conditions. The grass is a little damp and they’re asking the umpire whether it’s fit to start.

He says ‘we can leave it a few minutes before we start’.

By the looks of things though, they’re are about to warm up.

Kostyuk vs Swan

11:05 , Michael Jones

There are a couple of GB hopefuls in action this morning as Ryan Peniston faces Switzerland’s Henri Laaksonen on court 12 and Katie Swan takes on Ukraine’s Marta Kostyuk on Court 18.

We’ll be following the action between Swan and Kostyuk with occasional updates from Peniston before the action on Centre Court begins.

Halep returns to Wimbledon

11:03 , Michael Jones

The 2019 Ladies Singles champion, Simona Halep, makes her long awaited return to Wimbledon against last year’s quarter-finalist Karolina Muchova.

This is Halep’s first return to SW19 since winning the 2019 title, having seen the 2020 edition cancelled due to Covid-19 and then missing last year through injury.

It is Wimbledon tradition for the defending women’s champion to open Centre Court action on the first Tuesday, something Halep was not able to do due to her absence last year.

But with 2021 champion Ash Barty now retired there was an opening, but tournament officials instead gave the slot to world number one Iga Swiatek.

“I’ve said this too much to say. But I can say that I feel sad that I missed it because I was injured, so I couldn’t really take the chance,” she said.

“It would have been very nice to open the tournament. But my chance is gone. So probably in this life I can have another chance, so I will look forward to that.

“Not that simple, but I’m going to work for that.”

Andy Murray uses underarm serve in first-round win at Wimbledon

10:57 , Michael Jones

Andy Murray threw in an underarm serve as he overcame a stiff examination of his form and fitness to get his Wimbledon campaign up and running.

The former world number one faced a race against time to recover from an abdominal strain he suffered a fortnight ago in time to play at SW19.

The injury did not seem to be an issue but the match sharpness probably was after Murray was broken twice on his way to dropping the first set against unseeded Australian James Duckworth.

Andy Murray uses underarm serve in first-round win at Wimbledon

Murray through to second round

10:51 , Michael Jones

Andy Murray made a brilliant return to Centre Court last night with a comeback victory over James Duckworth after losing the first set and the 35-year-old Scot relished the chance to play in front of a packed crowd at Wimbledon again.

“It is amazing to be back out here again with a full crowd,” said the two-time Wimbledon champion. “I’m getting on a bit now so I don’t know how many opportunities I will get here.

“I’m pleased I managed to get through and hopefully I will get another match here on Centre in a couple of days.”

Murray will now face big serving John Isner in the next round. Isner was famously part of tennis’ longest ever match when he took Nicholas Mahut to five sets at Wimbledon back in 2010 before eventually winning the final set 70-68 after 11 hours 5 minutes playtime over three days.

“I played well against John in the past. I don’t think I’ve ever played him on grass before, so there will be different challenges,” Murray said. “He’s played well here before. He was very close to making the final a few years ago.

“I’ll need to play really well and certainly return a bit better than I did tonight if I want to get through that.”

John McEnroe and Sue Barker criticised after paying tribute to Boris Becker at Wimbledon

10:45 , Michael Jones

John McEnroe and Sue Barker have been criticised for showing support to Boris Becker while on air at Wimbledon.

Three-time champion Becker was jailed for two-and-a-half years back in April after being found guilty of concealing £2.5million of assets to avoid paying money he owed after his bankruptcy.

The six-time grand slam winner has been a regular on the BBC’s coverage of the tournament for many years and was present alongside McEnroe and Barker last year.

“Boris, we love you. We miss you, man,” McEnroe said during Monday’s broadcast before Barker added: “We do indeed.”

John McEnroe and Sue Barker criticised after paying tribute to Boris Becker

Novak Djokovic overcomes Soonwoo Kwon test to begin Wimbledon defence

10:38 , Michael Jones

Back to Wimbledon but not exactly back to business for Novak Djokovic. There was a moment where it appeared the six-time Wimbledon champion had found an unlikely sanctuary after the events of the past 12 months but thanks to controlled aggression from the unheralded Soonwoo Kwon, Djokovic was faced with an afternoon that, like his year, was far from straightforward.

There was a storm brewing on Centre Court as Kwon served out the second set, and that wasn’t just overhead as the rain pittered on the closed roof to the sound of thunder above the All England Club. The 24-year-old troubled Djokovic at times with a big serve, patience in the lengthy exchanges and an exquisite touch at the net that really should have been utilised more often.

It gave Djokovic a brief scare but as Kwon’s accuracy waned the size of the task at hand for a player ranked 81 in the world became clear, as the top seed and favourite for the men’s title rattled out a 6-3 3-6 6-3 6-4 win.

Novak Djokovic overcomes Soonwoo Kwon test to begin Wimbledon defence

Centre Court Order of Play

10:30 , Michael Jones

There’s another top quality schedule for Centre Court today.

Fresh off her victory at the French Open, women’s world no. 1 Iga Swiatek gets her Wimbledon campaign underway against Croatia’s Jana Fett with this match kicking off Centre Court proceedings at 1:30pm.

Following Swiatek out on court is men’s no. 2 seed Rafael Nadal who is halfway to a calender grand slam having already triumphed at the Australian and French Opens. He faces Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina.

Finally, Serena Williams makes her return to the sport at 40-years-old and will take on France’s Harmony Tan. Williams was given a wildcard to play in the tournament and this match will give a clear indicator of whether she can still be a major force in women’s tennis. Don’t put it past her.

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