PLAYER OF THE DAY: Arina Rodionova - Australia's lone representative in the second round showed great character to save seven match points on the way to knocking out world No.17 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in a three-set thriller.
STAT OF THE DAY: With no winners from six starters, Australia's men have endured their equal-worst Wimbledon since 1938.
QUOTE OF THE DAY: "I couldn't care less if I make a fourth round US Open or I lose first round. To me, everything is the same. I'm going to play another 10 years, and I know after my career I won't have to work again." - Bernard Tomic's extraordinary explanation after surrendering meekly in straight sets to Germany's Mischa Zverev.
HOW THE AUSSIES FARED: Another day to forget with world No.166 Rodionova the only winner after stunning Pavlyuchenkova 3-6 7-6 (7-5) 9-7. However, Thanasi Kokkinakis, Jordan Thompson, Tomic and Daria Gavrilova all crashed out.
TALKING POINT: Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic were both gifted second-round spots after Alexandr Dolgopolov and Martin Kilzan retired hurt on Centre Court. It brings the number of players that have withdrawn mid-match to six - including Australian No.1 Nick Kyrgios.
TOURNAMENT SUMMARY: A low-key day with Federer and Djokovic advancing without having to break much sweat and last year's finalist Milos Raonic brushing aside Jan-Lennard Struff in straight sets. In the women's draw, No.1 seed Angelique Kerber and Czech third seed Czech Karolina Pilskova both advanced comfortably.
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