The departure of Rafael Nadal caused the major stir on the opening day of play at this year’s Wimbledon.

Andy Murray avoided any first-round dramas as he eased past Benjamin Becker on Wimbledon’s Centre Court.

Rafael Nadal went out of a grand slam in the opening round for the first time in his career today as his Wimbledon agony continued against Steve Darcis.

Belgian Steve Darcis claimed the scalp of Andy Roddick as he beat the American in the last 16 of the Winston-Salem Open in North Carolina.