Mauresmo breezes into second round

Number one seed Amelia Mauresmo has today won her Wimbledon women’s singles first round match against Jamea Jackson, of the United States, 6-1 6-3.

Mauresmo breezes into second round

Number one seed Amelia Mauresmo has today won her Wimbledon women’s singles first round match against Jamea Jackson, of the United States, 6-1 6-3.

The French player came from 30-0 down at the start of the second set to break serve for a fourth time in the match, helped by Jackson's double fault, and promising a quick finish to beat the ominous clouds gathered above Centre Court.

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