It is a big day in the women's draw, and Maria Sharapova opens up proceedings with a battling win over Emilie Loit

Meghann Shaughnessy celebrates after inflicting further misery upon 2004 French Open champion Anastasia Myskina

Venus Williams breaks the women's tour record for the fastest serve, reaching a mark of 128.8mph in her second-round win

In the men's draw, Russia's 22nd seed Marat Safin shows his frustration as he loses to Janko Tipsarevic

Daniela Hantuchova has no problems reaching the second round, beating Jelena Kostanic Tosic 6-3 6-1

Amelie Mauresmo shows her relief as she opens up her campaign with a 6-0 7-5 win over Laura Granville

Justine Henin loses a 5-0 lead in the first set against Tamira Paszek but seals a 7-5 6-1 victory

Roger Federer has a great start against Thierry Ascione but wastes five match points before winning 6-1 6-2 7-6 (10-8)