Shelton takes first set
Shelton 6-2, 0-0* Hijikata
Hijikata showed resistance early but eventually the first set was all Shelton.
His full arsenal is on display so far and he did not lose a single point while serving.
Shelton *5-2 Hijikata
What a shot! A lunging forehand by Shelton is placed to perfection, just past the outstretched racket of Hijikata to break serve.
He gives a fistpump and hears it from the crowd, applauding that stellar shot. Getty Images
Sinner 6-1, 6-1, *0-0 Vukic
Another easy set for Jannik Sinner against Aleksandar Vukic. The top-seeded Sinner looks to be determined to end this one quickly and make a short day of it.
Shelton *3-2 Hijikata
Ben Shelton plays the net well there, slamming a forehand past Hijikata to break serve in the first set.
He celebrated the shot with a fistpump and a yell. Getty Images
Draper 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 4-6 Čilić
What an impressive performance from Marin Čilić. He applied pressure all match long and did not wilt when No. 4 seed Jack Draper attempted to make a push later in the proceedings.
Čilić displayed great poise and precision, sealing the match by riffling a forehand to Draper's right and the favorite's return attempt sailed out of bounds.
FINAL: Ofner 1-6, 7-5, 6-4, 7-5 Paul
Sebastian Ofner knocks off 13th-seeded Tommy Paul. After being dominated in the first set, Ofner pulled out the big points the final three sets against Paul, who suffered a foot injury in the second set. Impressive win for Ofner even if Paul wasn't 100 percent. Getty Images
Draper 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, *4-5 Čilić
Draper continues to battle back but Čilić can end this match right here with one more strong game.
Can he get it done or will Draper extend this match further?
Paul 6-1, 5-7, 4-6, 5-6* Ofner
Sebastian Ofner is on the verge of a big-time win over 13th-seeded Tommy Paul. Ofner will serve for the match.
Sinner 6-1, 0-0* Vukic
Easy work for Jannik Sinner in the first set against Aleksandar Vukic. Sinner won 29 points to just 11 for Vukic in a quick one. Getty Images
FINAL: Bouzas Maneiro 6-1, 7-6 Kenin
The No. 28 seed (Kenin) is ousted in straight sets after a strong performance from Bouzas Maneiro, who dominated the first set and fought through a tough second set. Getty Images
FINAL: Holmgren 7-6 (7), 6-7 (10), 6-7 (7), 7-5, 7-6 (10) Macháč
What a match! August Holmgren outlasts Tomáš Macháč in five sets to pull off the upset. Four of these sets went to a tiebreak.
Holmgren's serving was stellar, racking up 35 aces.
FINAL: Martínez 7-5, 7-5, 7-6 (8) Navone
As the score bears out, this was an intense, competitive match but ultimately it was a three-set win for Pedro Martínez. Getty Images
Draper 4-6, 3-6, 6-1, 0-0* Čilić
That was a dominant set by Draper, capping it off with an ace.
The crowd at Wimbledon is getting behind the Brit and momentum appears to be shifting. Getty Images
Draper 4-6, 3-6, *5-1 Čilić
Here comes Jack Draper. He has now broken Čilić twice in this set and has pulled himself right back into this match. Getty Images
Big moment potentially here as Draper finally breaks for the first time in the match to lead 3-1. He still trails by two sets to love, but has a route back into the match - and the crowd very much with him. The fans particularly enjoyed Marin Cilic, who can spend an age bouncing the ball before serving, getting a time violation down break point. There were a few shouts of "hurry up" after, and you expect the crowd will keep getting on his case about that.
Draper 4-6, 3-6, *3-1 Čilić
Boy did Draper need that! He absolutely smokes a two-handed backhand down the line to break Čilić and take control of this set. Still a lot of work to be done for the No. 4 seed.
Paul 6-1, 5-7, 4-6, *0-0 Ofner
Sebastian Ofner has taken control of this match, winning the past two sets. Tommy Paul feels like he's laboring through each point with his foot injury. He's really going to have to push through that to rally to win this match.
Draper 4-6, 3-6, *0-0 Čilić
Are we witnessing another Wimbledon upset? No. 4 seed Jack Draper has dropped the first two sets against Marin Čilić, digging himself a massive hole.
Credit to Čilić, though, he's been composed and clinical. Getty Images
FINAL: Świątek 5-7, 6-2, 6-1 McNally
There it is. Caty McNally does at least get on the board in the third set but Iga Świątek already had the set won by that point, in reality.
That said, it still takes Świątek more than eight minutes to serve out her final game.
Anyway, the Pole is into the third round where Danielle Collins awaits, while the U.S. loses another interested party in these Wimbledon championships.
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