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Jack Draper has waltzed into the second round of the men's singles at Wimbledon after a dominant win over Sebastian Baez.
Home favourite Draper has been tipped by some to content for the title in SW19, going into the tournament as British No 1 and World No 4.
And, while he at times looked nervy with some unforced errors in the first set, the left-hander was overall in control against his Argentine opponent and well on his way to victory before Baez retired.
Draper dropped just five games in the victory, winning the first two sets 6-2, 6-2 - and he was also 2-1 up by the time the game was called off in the third and final set.
After the game, Draper said: 'I wanted to play a bit longer in all honesty, I was feeling like I was getting my tennis off the ground. It's no way to win like that, and I wish Sebastian the best, of course.
'I don't think about it until people mention it every five minutes! I just focus on the things I can control. I just have to give my very best, and play the best tennis that I can. I'm really looking forward to this second round.
'I've got to face whoever's in front of me, I can't be thinking about five matches ahead. Everyone in this draw is in off their own merit, and every one of these guys can all play amazing tennis.'
More to follow.
