Wimbledon 2017 Results: Winners, Scores, Stats from Monday's Singles Bracket

Andy Murray began the defence of his title at Wimbledon 2017 as he defeated Alexander Bublik in straight sets on Monday.

The Scotsman collected the victory despite suffering with a recent hip injury, winning 6-1, 6-4, 6-2. Murray will face Dustin Brown of Germany in the next stage.

Rafael Nadal made short work of John Millman, beating the Australian in under two hours, 6-1, 6-3, 6-2.

There was a shock as No. 5 seed Stan Wawrinka was eliminated by Daniil Medvedev in four sets, 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1.

Former champion Venus Williams advanced from the first round with ease as she cruised past Elise Mertens, 7-6 (7), 6-4.

No. 2 seed Simona Halep was always in control during her outing against Marina Erakovic, prevailing 6-4, 6-1.

Here are the latest results from the championship:

Men's Results

• Andy Murray (GBR) [1] def. Alexander Bublik (KAZ) 6-1, 6-4, 6-2
• Rafael Nadal (ESP) [4] vs. John Millman (AUS) 6-1, 6-3, 6-2
• Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (FRA) [12] def. Cameron Norrie (GBR) 6-3, 6-2, 6-2
• Marin Cilic (CRO) [7] def Philipp Kohlschreiber (GER) 6-4, 6-2, 6-3
• Pierre-Hugues Herbert (FRA) def. Nick Kyrgios (AUS) [20] 6-3, 6-4, Retired
• Kei Nishikori (JPN) [9] def. Marco Cecchinato (ITA) 6-2, 6-2, 6-0
• Steve Johnson (USA) [26] vs. Nicolas Kicker (ARG) 6-4, 7-5, 6-3
• Benoit Paire (FRA) def. Rogerio Dutra Silva (BRA) 6-4, 3-6, 7-6 (10), 6-4
• Karen Khachanov (RUS) [30] def. Andrey Kuznetsov (RUS) 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3, 1-6, 6-2
• Simone Bolelli (ITA) def. Yen-Hsun Lu (TPE) 6-3, 1-6, 6-3, 6-4
• Daniil Medvedev (RUS) def. Stan Wawrinka (SUI) [5] 6-4, 3-6, 6-4, 6-1

Women's Results

• Petra Kvitova (CZE) [11] def. Johanna Larsson (SWE) 6-3, 6-4
• Venus Williams (USA) [10] def. Elise Mertens (BEL) 7-6 (7), 6-4
• Johanna Konta (GBR) [6] def. Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE) 6-2, 6-2
• Simona Halep (ROU) [2] def. Marina Erakovic (NZL) 6-4, 6-1
• Heather Watson (GBR) def. Maryna Zanevska (BEL) 6-1, 7-6 (5)
• Elina Svitolina (UKR) [4] def. Ashleigh Barty (AUS) 7-5, 7-6 (8)
• Madison Keys (USA) [17] def. Nao Hibino (JPN) 6-4, 6-2
• Karen Khachanov (RUS) [30] def. Andrey Kuznetsov (RUS) 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3, 1-6, 6-2

For a full look at Monday's scores and results, visit the tournament's official website.

Monday Recap

After suffering a knock in the buildup to Wimbledon, Murray caused concerns he would suffer stiffness in his opening match, but the British superstar showed why he is the No. 1 seed.

Bublik's huge serving was a feature of the match, and he defended his position with vigour until Murray broke him twice in quick succession to claim a 5-1 lead before collecting the first set.

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The 20-year-old was making his debut on grass and immediately dropped his serve at the start of the second, allowing Murray to move smoothly through the gears despite two short rain delays.

The champion won the second set 6-4, leaving the Kazakhstan youngster staring defeat in the face.

Murray continued to be ruthless in the third, breaking his opponent in the first and seventh games to complete a straight-sets victory.

The Brit won 77 per cent on his first serve as he squeezed the prodigy out of the match.

According to the competition's official Twitter account, Murray had kind word for Bublik after the encounter:

Nadal proved he will be a threat at this year's championship as he skipped past Millman.

The Spanish icon won the opening set after breaking the Aussie's serve three times and soon had two sets in the bag after picking up the pace.

Despite a recent lack of grass-court competition, Nadal claimed the win in straight sets as he dominated from the baseline and at the net.

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Venus Williams was in fine form as she took care of Mertens' challenge, winning a first-set tiebreaker before completing victory in the final set, 6-4. Williams lost her serve at the start of the set but quickly accelerated to break her opponent twice in response.

Halep is a major threat this year as the diminutive talent defeated Erakovic in straight sets.

The Romanian dropped just five games as she strode into the next round, winning 6-4, 6-1.

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Wawrinka's exit late in the day was a huge shock as fans of the Swiss player watched on in disbelief.

Medvedev dominated the encounter as his opponent could only make ground in the second set before capitulating.

Murray and Nadal both appear ready for a charge over the next few days, and the pair will want to progress with ease into the second week of play.

The reigning champion needed a comfortable first match after his hip issue, and Bublik didn't have the experience needed to beat the Brit.

All statistics via Wimbledon.com.