Club have history of promoting from within and remain pragmatic about potential departure of Bryan MbeumoPhil Giles had already given the update on Christian Nørgaard. “It’s more likely than not,” the Brentford director of football said, suggesting that the club captain was close to sealing a £10m move to Arsenal, which is expected to feature £5m in …

LEWIS STEELE AT WIMBLEDON: Draper enters his third Wimbledon with the weight of expectation on his shoulders after a glittering 12 months.

DAVID COVERDALE ON NO 3 COURT: She became the first home player through to the second round when she shocked 20th seed Jelena Ostapenko 7-5, 2-6, 6-2.

JAMES SHARPE AT WIMBLEDON: The local lad flicked off his white cap, strode to the net to commiserate Alexei Popyrin before spreading his arms wide and taking in the applause.

Along with two major champions, a former world number one and several Ryder Cup heroes, popular YouTuber Peter Finch will be among the players looking to secure a spot at the 153rd Open in Tuesday's final qualifying events.

After 147 years, the championships are using an AI system for greater accuracy but some fans prefer the old ‘drama’Sometimes progress registers simply as absence, and so it was on the opening day of Wimbledon this year when the pursuit of greater accuracy led to the disappearance of the tournament’s famous line judges.Electronic line calls are now in …

Former US Open champion through 6-3, 6-3Gulf in class and experience clear from outset“Come on Britain!” echoed through the sweltering 32C heat on No 1 Court as Emma Raducanu defeated Mimi Xu in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3. The all-British clash featured two players – attired similarly in matching outfits and golf visors – who captivated the …

Reigning champion wins 7-5, 6-7 (5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1Spaniard: ‘I was really nervous at the beginning’Carlos Alcaraz said he was proud to have squeezed into the second round after struggling with his nerves and the heat on Centre Court during his dramatic five-set win against Fabio Fognini on Monday.In searing temperatures, Alcaraz started his pursuit of a …

It was the hottest opening day on record.

The British number two shocked ninth seed Paula Badosa to reach the second round.

Watch the best shots as Emma Raducanu gets her Wimbledon campaign underway with a cruising 6-3, 6-3 win against fellow Brit Mimi Xu.

MATTHEW LAMBWELL AT WIMBLEDON: Boulter does not have the best of records against the game's elite but she cast her mind back to her defeat of Karolina Pliskova.

Seven home players claimed victories on a single day for the first time in the open era.

Watch highlights of the third set as Katie Boulter secures only her fourth win against a top-10 opponent, beating Spain's Paula Badosa 2-6 6-3 4-6.

Mika Stojsavljevic, Hannah Klugman and Mimi Xu were all beaten in the first round.

Some players have said the calls are too quiet. Others say they miss the tradition. How has the first day of electronic line-calling gone at Wimbledon?

Extreme weather during the Club World Cup in the United States this summer means Fifa should think about playing the men's World Cup final at 9am next year, according to an expert.

Katie Boulter beat Paula Badosa 6-2, 3-6, 6-4

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard has set a new record serve speed at Wimbledon