Coral’s Twitter reaction to Wimbledon 2015 opening day

It’s that time of the summer again, when fans gather in force to witness the biggest tennis tournament of the season at Wimbledon!

In a typically dramatic opening day, defending champion Novak Djokovic kicked off proceedings on centre court, with some unable to contain their excitement..

Good start to #Wimbledon2015…. pic.twitter.com/9Gdo8iuFWx

— Coral (@Coral) June 29, 2015

Djokovic comfortably rallied to a straight set triumph and was joined on court by a very small spectator..

Picture of the day: #Djokovic talks to a small bird during his first round #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/559NnEVmeG

— Legende Magazine EN (@LegendeMagazine) June 29, 2015

The smaller birds may have to watch out, with Wimbledon’s very own ‘Rufus the Hawk’ on patrol in the sky..

Happy Day One! #Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/uaaFpqqC8A

— Rufus The Hawk (@RufusTheHawk) June 29, 2015

The reigning champion started in great form..

Clinical for Novak Djokovic who beats Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4 6-4 6-4 #Wimbledon Follow: http://t.co/Xa0Um02zkZ pic.twitter.com/jE9uzTvxGx

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 29, 2015

Although, the best story of the day came from Britain’s Liam Broady, when he fought back ferociously to secure his unlikely progression..

Superb from Britain's Liam Broady, who fought back from two sets down to bt Marinko Matosevic on his #Wimbledon debut pic.twitter.com/ZarV7g9p0S

— BreatheSport (@BreatheSport) June 29, 2015

Andy Murray, who is 2/1 with Coral for his second Wimbledon crown, was full of praise for the Briton’s tremendous efforts..

Well done @Liambroadybig comeback win

— Andy Murray (@andy_murray) June 29, 2015

Not a bad day’s work..

Before today Liam Broady lost in the first round of the Manchester, Surbiton & Ilkley Challengers now he's earned £47,000 #Wimbledon

— BBC Tennis (@bbctennis) June 29, 2015

Broady will also make history in the doubles this summer alongside his sister, so expect to see a lot more of him..

The Cheshire brother and sister who've put family disputes behind them to make GB Wimbledon history http://t.co/T5IFdTiqCA

— Mike Dickson (@Mike_Dickson_DM) June 28, 2015

In his final ever appearance at this event, Lleyton Hewitt was involved in an incredible opening match..

Hewitt saves three match points to keep his #Wimbledon career alive – he's locked with Nieminen at 5-5 in the fifth pic.twitter.com/Jb6xmyMFbz

— Wimbledon (@Wimbledon) June 29, 2015

For the ladies, Serena Williams easily came through her opening test..

Serena Williams makes it safely through to Round Two beating Margarita Gasparyan 6-4 6-1 #wimbledon pic.twitter.com/QNpmtR33Ni

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 29, 2015

Sibling rivalry?

Serena Williams' win over Margarita Gasparyan was her 73rd #Wimbledon victory which puts her level with sister Venus pic.twitter.com/N9hcckGuXG

— BBC Tennis (@bbctennis) June 29, 2015

A female British hope crashed out at the hands of the superb Maria Sharapova..

The dream is over for another year for Johanna Konta, beaten 6-2 6-2 by former champion Maria Sharapova #wimbledon pic.twitter.com/wpQIKvU0AJ

— BBC Sport (@BBCSport) June 29, 2015

It looks set to be a scorcher for the rest of this thrilling event..

#Wimbledon weather: HOT! Today – 25C Tues – 30C Wed – 33C Thurs – 27C Fri – 29C Jo @bbctennis pic.twitter.com/HSsXrTHVAT

— BBC Weather (@bbcweather) June 29, 2015