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Djokovic starts his defence with comfortable win

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Tuesday, June 26, 2012
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NOVAK Djokovic began the defence of his Wimbledon crown with a 6-3, 6-3, 6-1 victory over former world number one Juan Carlos Ferrero on Centre Court.

As last year's winner, the Serbian had the honour of opening proceedings under sunny skies, and, a little early rustiness aside, he was rarely troubled.

Djokovic relaxed as the match went on, moving better and better, and he eased through to a second-round clash with American youngster Ryan Harrison or Lu Yen-hsun.

In the women's singles, five-time champion Venus Williams lost in the opening round at Wimbledon for the first time since the year she made her debut at the tournament.

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The 32-year-old American was bundled out in straight sets by Russian Elena Vesnina, who claimed a 6-1, 6-3 success on Court Two.

Maria Sharapova, who recently won the French Open crown, started her pursuit of a second Wimbledon title with a 6-2, 6-3 success against Anastasia Rodionova.

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