Wimbledon 2019: Roger Federer survives early wobble to see off Lloyd Harris
Re-live all the action from the world No 2's opening match
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Roger Federer is safely through to the second round of Wimbledon despite dropping the first set to little-known South African Lloyd Harris.
The eight-times champion had a set taken off him in his first-round match at Wimbledon for only the second time in 17 years.
But Federer, the second seed, recovered to beat 22-year-old SW19 debutant Harris 3-6 6-1 6-2 6-2. Follow the live action below:
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*Kyrgios 1-4 Thompson
Kyrgios was broken in the fourth game of the match, in a game which included two double faults and an failed tweener half-volley from the back of the court - he is nothing if not unpredictable!
Thompson backs up the break with a hold to 30.
*Kyrgios 2-5 Thompson
Two relatively straightforward service games to love, with Kyrgios attempting his usual bag of drop shots, lobs and slices but Thompson dealing with it well so far.
Thompson a game away from the first set...
*Kyrgios 4-5 Thompson
KYRGIOS BREAKS!
After saving one set point in his service game, Kyrgios breaks to 15 after some powerful deep forehands which Thompson struggles to deal with.
Back on serve in set 1...
*Kyrgios 5-6 Thompson
Kyrgios holds comfortably, and then a breathtaking game at 5-5...
It looks like Thompson has it wrapped up, until Kyrgios dives to pass his opponent at 40-30. He then entertains the crowd - who are absolutely loving this - with a big smile and a shake of the hips!
Eventually, after three deuces, Thompson clinches the game as Kyrgios thumps a return into the net.
Dan Evans got a jam-packed day of British action at Wimbledon off to a great start by taking the first set of his match against Federico Delbonis.
Evans is one of eight home hopes playing in the first round on Tuesday and took the opener 6-3 against the Argentinian.
He broke Delbonis' opening service game and that proved enough.
Kyrgios 6-6 Thompson*
We’re into a breaker, as Kyrgios holds to 30 via some big, big serving from 30-30.
*Kyrgios 6-6 Thompson (4-2)
Kyrgios saying to himself “make every ball”... and he more or less does just that, as Thompson nets a couple of routine groundstokes.
Another big serve gives Kyrgios a two-point lead at the change of ends.
*Kyrgios 7-6(4) Thompson
KYRGIOS WINS THE FIRST SET!
After a tweener down the line goes just wide at 5-4, Kyrgios wraps up the first set with two aces down the T!
Stunning comeback!
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