Emma Raducanu lost in three to Danka Kovinic, but was hampered by finger-blisters and raised her reputation even higher with her canniness and tenacity.
Andy Murray was beaten by Taro Daniel in straight sets, but the match was an intense and competitive one.
Daniil Medvedev beat Nick Kyrgios in a thriller, then registered his disapproval of behaviour in the crowd.
Aryna Sabalenka’s servve malfunctioned (again), but she made it through, while Garbine Muguruza lost to Alize Cornet and Anett Kontaveit lost to Clare Tauson.
Sam Stosur, US Open champ in 2011, lost to Anastasia Pavlyuchenova – a defeat that marked the end of her singles career. She received precisely the gratitude you’d expect.
Alex De Minaur is into round three following a straight sets win over Kamil Majchrzak.
And Nick Kyrgios lost to Daniil Medvedev in four thrilling sets and in front of a buzzing crowd, after which Medvedev criticised those cheering his fault. We’ll have a report for you on that presently.