JK Rowling makes rare public appearance; Rafael Nadal works his magic

Author J. K. Rowling (L) made a rare public appearance sitting in the Royal Box on Day 2 at Wimbledon yesterday.

Meanwhile Rafael Nadal worked his magic last night after a slow start with 4 games down against Brazilian Thomaz Bellucci. Nadal survived an early scare to kick off his bid for a third Wimbledon title with a 7-6 (7-0), 6-2, 6-3 victory.

Rafael Nadal

Others who also made it to the second round were Grigor Dimitrov, David Goffin, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, Kei Nishikori and Jo-Wilfriend Tsonga.

Grigor Dimitrov

Kei Nishikori

It has been rumoured that the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton will attend the championships later this week with her mother Carole Middleton, and possibly her sister Pippa.

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Juan Monaco celebrates first round win with Rafael Nadal

Argentinian Juan Monaco secured a spot in the second round at SW19 after a  64 76 76 victory over fellow countryman Leonardo Mayer.

He celebrated the win with good friend Rafael Nadal, as posted on his Facebook page.

(Image via Juan Monaco's Facebook fan page)

Wozzilroy shows PDA in Eastbourne; Rafael Nadal and Xisca warm up on the eve of Wimbledon

Caroline Wozinacki and her Irish golfer boyfriend Rory McIlroy were spotted strolling out of a pizza restaurant in Eastbourne yesterday. 

McIlroy can't seem to get his hands off the former world no.1. He didn't mind to show PDA in front of the paparazzi either.

Meanwhile Rafael Nadal and Xisca were also spotted taking a stroll on the eve of Wimbledon but in a more casual and relaxing way.

(Via dailymail.co.uk)

Wimbledon officially kicks off today

Defending champion Novak Djokovic kicks off today's match at the Centre Court against former world no.1 Juan Carlos Ferrero. 

It was an easy feat for Djokovic who won 63 63 61 to move into the second round at the SW19. Djokovic is one of the favourite players to win the Grand Slam title this year. 

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Tournament stewards escort the fans into the grounds on day one of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships

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