Former world number one Karolina Pliskova served superbly to beat Hsieh Su-Wei 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 on Friday and reach the Wimbledon fourth round for the second time. Czech third seed Pliskova fired down 14 aces on Court One to counter the unorthodox Hsieh's fast feet and soft hands, securing victory in an hour and 46 minutes.

Wimbledon: Karolina Pliskova beats Hsieh to enter last 16

Naomi Osaka's bid to win a third Grand Slam title came to a premature end on Monday when she lost to Kazakh Yulia Putintseva, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 in the first round. The 21-year-old Japanese said she had felt a weight lifted from her after losing her number one world ranking but it did not show against a talented opponent on Centre Court.

Second seed Naomi Osaka crashes out in first round of Wimbledon

Novak Djokovic got the defence of his Wimbledon title off to an impressive start when, serving superbly, he overwhelmed Germany's Philipp Kohlschreiber in straight sets in the first match on Centre Court on Monday.

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic sweeps through under keen gaze of Ivanisevic

Spaniard Rafael Nadal has criticised Wimbledon's unique seedings formula, which could hinder his chances of a third title when the tournament starts on Monday. Unlike the three other Grand Slam tournaments, Wimbledon does not stick rigidly to the ATP and WTA rankings, meaning players can be bumped up the order to reflect their previous form on the grass.

Rafael Nadal says Wimbledon's seedings system 'not a good thing'

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Wimbledon: Karolina Pliskova beats Hsieh to enter last 16

Second seed Naomi Osaka crashes out in first round of Wimbledon

Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic sweeps through under keen gaze of Ivanisevic

Rafael Nadal says Wimbledon's seedings system 'not a good thing'