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Robson slays giants, ball boy stacks it on Centre Court

June 25, 2013

Serena shows her class on court

After a week of controversy, Serena Williams seemed to take all her frustrations out when first up on Centre Court, dispatching Mandy Minella and only dropping four games in the process.

The world No. 1 cruised through the first set, and despite taking her foot off the gas early in the second, regained her concentration to finish the job. It's going to take something special to topple the newly crowned French Open champion, but it's not like we haven't seen a shock or two already...

Ball boy does a funny

We couldn't help but laugh at the poor ball boy absolutely stacking it during Williams' destruction of Minella. We gave it a 9.7.

Giant slayer Robson at it again

Laura Robson enjoys knocking out the big names when it comes to the grand slams - and the 19-year-old's first round match on day two was no exception.

Maria Kirilenko became another top-10 player added to the young Brit's list of seeded casualties after Robson produced a fearless display of tennis to light up Court One and advance with a 6-3 6-4 victory.

Kirilenko joined former grand slam champions Kim Clijsters, Li Na and Petra Kvitova on Robson's victim list - it is no surprise, the British No. 1 has a big game and could well go on and ruffle a few more feathers further down the rounds.

Keys to the world

Who is Madison Keys? Well, the 18-year-old big server is the second youngest player in the world top 100 - 16-year-old Donna Vekic is the youngest - and she is the seventh youngest player to win a WTA main draw match and the youngest since Martina Hingis in 1994.

And it was a day of two's for the young American - on day two, she was first up on court 2 where she sent British No. 2 Heather Watson packing after a 6-3 7-5 win.

Djokovic in high spirits - and looking good

World No. 1 Novak Djokovic avoided a potential banana skin in Florian Mayer, downing the German in straight sets on Centre Court.

While not at his vintage best, the Serb had his wits about him following Rafael Nadal's shocking exit on day one. It was clear that Djokovic did not fancy the same fate as he eased through the gears against Mayer, and was never really tested in his 6-3 7-5 6-4 win.

Djokovic was clearly pleased following victory, yet admitted he could have "served better". But you make it look so easy, Novak!

Ferrer almost does a Nadal

Following Djokovic's comfortable win on Centre, controversial fourth seed David Ferrer almost followed his compatriot Nadal through the back door of SW19 - the Spaniard was outclassed by Martin Alund in the first set of their opening round tie.

However, Ferrer rallied to a four set victory and sealed his place in the second round - with the atmosphere still reeling from Nadal's early departure, it could have easily been a similar situation for Ferrer.

The French Open finalist showed steel and grit to battle his way back into the match, and should take plenty of confidence into the second round.

Sharapova - the new Messi?

Turns out that, among many other talents, Maria Sharapova is brilliant at football. The Russian took to the practice courts on day two, where she enjoyed a brief game of keepy-uppies with her camp.

Rackets for goalposts, anyone?

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