Elena Rybakina overcomes early nerves to get title defence off and running

Elena Rybakina overcame a tricky start to the defence of her Wimbledon title (Adam Davy/PA)

Elena Rybakina overcame a slow start to the defence of her Wimbledon title to beat Shelby Rogers in three sets.

Rybakina was playing on Centre Court for the first time since winning her maiden grand slam title 12 months ago and American Rogers threatened to produce some Independence Day fireworks as she took the opening set in style.