Wimbledon 2022: Emma Raducanu wins debut on center court while Andy Murray starts with victory
Follow all the action while Wimbledon continues with Rafael Nadal, Iga Swiatek and Serena Williams all in action on the second day.
Nadal marked his return to Wimbledon for the first time since 2019 with a win over Francisco Cerundolo, but was far from easy for the 22-time Grand Slam champion. Nadal was advancing towards a comfortable victory before Cerundolo took the third set again. Nadal was looking at the barrel to be dragged towards a decisive, but broke in the fourth before quickly sealing a 6-4, 6-3 3-6 6-4 victory in over three and a half hours.
It came after her world singles favorite, world number 1 Swiatek, opened her championships on the center court with a straight set victory over Jana Fett. There is more Wimbledon King in action the second day with Williams making his long-awaited return. The seven-time Wimbledon champion has returned to individual action after being cruelly forced to retire from her first-round match at SW19 last year and the 40-year-old, third on the central court , wants to ignite his comeback after a hamstring injury when he faces Harmony Tan. Follow all the action of the second day live, including the latest results, reactions and analysis from the All England Club
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* Serena Williams 5-5 Harmony Tan
Tan is serving now to stay in this set, but stores a good right volley from midfield to go 30-0 up.
Williams makes a second serve straight to the line for a net winner.
So then he judges a good kick back that Williams can’t put back into play.
40-15, and a slice of Tan moves long.
Now a second chance, and this time the drop shot is even better. A lovely touch of Tan.
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Serena Williams * 5-4 Harmony Tan
Serena with a lot of support here, as you can imagine, bounces really well here with some powerful punches.
Then on the net, a setback eliminates that point, the 40-0. She especially liked it.
Now it’s an epic rally, So so hard and it sticks to it, but over time it gets to the nets, Serena holds on.
Serena Williams of the US celebrates
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Jack Rathborn June 28, 2022 8:05 PM
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Serena Williams 4-4 * Harmony Tan
So with a quick point as Serena goes long on the return. 15-0.
Serena now enters the net, followed by a cross back that is wide. 40-0.
A reverse rocket returns from Serena. 40-15.
Serena dominates the point, but Tan is tough, stays in it and then pulls a magic setback down the line. Serena applauds. We are all square.
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Jack Rathborn June 28, 2022 8:01 PM
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Serena Williams * 4-3 Harmony Tan
Another epic game, when we get to 40 minutes.
Serene with a good reverse volley, the turn almost returns her to the net. Deuce again.
The fourth time is the charm, Tan breaks, the lead drops to 4-3, with the French player serving below.
American Serena Williams returns to Harmony Tan in France
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Jack Rathborn June 28, 2022 7:57 PM
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Serena Williams * 4-2 Harmony Tan
This is a service, flat and by the line at 115 mph. As.
Serene in its element in the central track and running towards the first set.
So forced to make a bold reverse pass, but it’s wide. Two game points to pass within a game of the first set.
Now at two, Tan is struggling hard here. He takes Serena’s second service and moves well, recovering everything and forcing Serena out. Sudden breaking point.
An unreturned service, at 103 mph, drives him away. But he will soon face another, Tan with the most exquisite of wolves landing at the baseline. The reverse is sliced back, but Serena hits the net, an orderly volley and Tan just doesn’t arrive on time. Deuce again.
So she plays really well now, this time a setback, Serena faces a third breaking point.
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Jack Rathborn June 28, 2022 7:52 PM
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Serena Williams 3-2 * Harmony Tan
What a post by Serena from the last game.
So confident in service again, 30-0 and just what I needed after that mini Serena run.
A right-footed cross almost dies right inside the line, but Tan moves to the point of play.
An epic reverse cross country track, Tan has no chance, deuce.
Once Serena and has a break point again, a great moment is approaching.
Dam! The right is doing the damage now, and Tan unable to recover enough with that. Serena leads 4-2.
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Jack Rathborn June 28, 2022 7:45 p.m.
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Serena Williams * 3-2 Harmony Tan
A booming service from Serena reaches 40-0.
This is a simple game, cheap points, much needed.
Excellent dam of the Serena, it is much more comfortable.
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Jack Rathborn June 28, 2022 7:42 PM
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Serena Williams 2-2 * Harmony Tan
This game is a bit epic. Serena pulled back with a delicious lob from Tan.
Then, the fall shot seems perfect, but Williams runs to the net and saves it.
Kneeling, fist pumping, a power posture. So long it goes, we’re all back!
Jack Rathborn June 28, 2022 7:40 PM
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Serena Williams 1-2 * Harmony Tan
Now, can Tan hold his nerves? Williams points to a break with the 0-15.
So moving well, but being moved as Williams dictates concentration.
But the American cracks, sending a long with the right, 15-15.
Wow, the central court explodes, a setback from Serena denies Tan a point of play. Deuce.
And again! Stunning, this time right on the track, a moan of pleasure, two huge points.
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Jack Rathborn June 28, 2022 7:30 p.m.
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Serena Williams * 1-2 Harmony Tan
A first shout of joy from La Serena at 15-15 as she moves clear when Tan goes long, 30-15.
Impressive Serena, who comes back after a double foul, a crucial service hold and she is on the board.
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Jack Rathborn June 28, 2022 7:25 PM