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Last Updated: Thursday, 26 June, 2003, 13:31 GMT 14:31 UK
Henman v Llodra photos
British actor Paul Bettany (left) is the fictional hero as the filming of 'Wimbledon' delays the start of Henman's match against Llodra
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The start of the match is delayed by 30 minutes as Paul Bettany and the cast of the film 'Wimbledon' take over Centre Court
Tim Henman gets the match under way on Centre Court
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An expectant Centre Court crowd fix their eyes on Tim Henman as the British number one serves to open the match against Llodra
Henman looks relaxed in the opening games of the first set
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Henman settles into his stride as the set progresses, with both players holding their serve in the opening games
The crowd get behind home favourite Henman on Centre Court
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Henman's loyal band of supporters are out in force as usual to support him, many having queued overnight to get tickets
Henman celebrates taking the first set 6-4
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Henman survives a wobble in his serve to make a breakthrough in the seventh game, allowing him to take the first set 6-4
Henman looks more comfortable in the second set with some stunning groundstrokes
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Both players struggle to hold their serve early in the second set, but Henman's solid groundstrokes give him the advantage
Llodra fights to gain control of the set
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The set is an exciting one as Llodra fights to match the superior volleying of his opponent
Henman celebrates as he goes 2-0 up
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Henman steps up a gear late in the set, breaking Llodra at 5-4 up to take the second set and take control of the match
Henman Hill crowd are delighted as Tim takes a two-set lead
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The crowd on Henman Hill are delighted to see the last remaining British hope at this year's championships take a two-set lead
Llodra fights for every point in the third set
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Llodra begins to tire in the third set, his serve is broken early forcing the Frenchman to produce a late rally
Henman salutes his adoring fans on Centre Court after claiming victory
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But the match is Henman's, he secures a comfortable 6-4 6-4 6-3 win to move safely into the third round




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