Venus Williams, a four-time Wimbledon winner, opened her title defense today on Centre Court against the 197th-ranked player in the world. After a slow start, the seventh-seeded American bested British wild card Naomi Cavaday 7-6, 6-1.

Americans Andy Roddick and James Blake also play today. Eighth-seeded Frenchman Richard Gasquet beat American Mardy Fish 6-3, 6-4, 6-2.

2004 champ Maria Sharapova won her match today too. Men's second seed Rafael Nadal is leading his.

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