The first Saturday of Wimbledon saw many stars from the rest of the sporting world descend on Centre Court.

The likes of Sir Alex Ferguson, Bobby Robson, Darren Gough and a number of Britain's Olympic gold medallists took their seats in the Royal Box.

And much of the action that was afforded to them was provided by Australian duo Lleyton Hewitt and Pat Rafter.

Fitting really on a day when Australia's rugby stars had been beaten by the British and Irish Lions to make the major sporting news of the day.

The result was announced to the Centre Court crowd just before Hewitt took to the arena for his match with Younes El Aynaoui of Morocco.

And while many voiced their approval at the result, those dressed in the gold and green sat motionless, for a moment at least.

"It was a bit disappointing but I'm sure the boys will bounce back."

Hewitt was also informed that his Australian Rules Football favourites the Adelaide Crows had been beaten as well.

"At the least the one result then," sighed Hewitt, referring to his 7-5 5-7 6-4 7-6 defeat of the Moroccan.

And Rafter, who also watched the match, said: "I was bloody nervous for the boys."

But he admitted that the Lions were "just too good, too big and too strong for us, but we'll be back, don't you worry."