A cast of tennis greats will chase victory at Wimbledon on the manicured All England Club courts over the next two weeks.
The competition which began overnight, features ageing stars Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray who are back once again.
Women's legend Serena Williams has made it into the field at the age of 40 -- in pursuit of that elusive grand slam title number 24 and her eighth at Wimbledon.
Tennis journalist Simon Cambers spoke to Susie Ferguson from London.