Wimbledon 2016: Tuesday Results, Highlights, Scores Recap from London

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Published: June 28, 2016

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Rain forced the suspension of several first-round matches Tuesday at Wimbledon, but several top stars in both the men's and women's singles draw managed to advance at the All England Club in London. 

World No. 1 Serena Williams cruised into the second round on the women's side, while No. 2 Andy Murray and No. 4 Stan Wawrinka headlined the men's slate and kept their championship hopes alive.

Here is a full rundown of the men's and women's singles results from Tuesday, along with a recap of the biggest moments and top players who took the court.

 

Men's Singles Results

 

Women's Singles Results

 

Tuesday Men's Recap Murray entered his first-round match against fellow Brit Liam Broady with massive expectations on his shoulders as a former Wimbledon winner, but the pressure didn't get to him as he breezed past his countryman in straight sets, 6-2, 6-3, 6-4.

According to ESPN Tennis, Murray improved his impeccable career record on grass in the process:



While he was never truly challenged in the match, which took less than two hours to complete, Murray admitted afterward he can stand to make some improvements as he progresses in the tournament, per Alix Ramsay of Wimbledon.com: "I served pretty well. Offensively, there was good stuff. Defensively maybe I could have done a little better but it's not that easy playing someone you know. We're both out there just trying to win but it doesn't make it any easier."

Murray took care of business in a draw that looks to be his for the taking on paper, as Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer reside in the top half.

Wawrinka could be Murray's biggest challenger, but that match cannot happen until the semifinals.

The two-time major champion held up his end of the bargain Tuesday, like Murray, but it wasn't without some difficult moments, as talen...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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