The Lawn Tennis Championships
The opening day of the world's greatest tennis tournament, direct from the All England Club. Featuring the first round of the Men's 's Singles Championship.
JOHN MCENROE , as defending Champion, has the honour of opening play on the Centre
Court. Since he won his first title here in 1981 he has become the dominating figure of men's tennis, but this year his superiority on grass will be put to the severest test.
As well as last year's finalist JIMMY CONNORS , who has won twice here, and IVAN LENDL , twice a winner over McEnroe this year, there are others emerging as real contenders, including MATS WILANDER, winner of the recent French Championship.
They are just 4 of the 128 contenders for the most prestigious title in tennis.
HARRY CARPENTER introduces live coverage with news and results from all match courts.
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