Bernard Tomic won a one-set shootout against Fernando Verdasco in a rain-delayed match on Wednesday to advance to the second round at Wimbledon.

Sam Stosur faces the toughest of second-round battles against Sabine Lisicki at Wimbledon, while Bernard Tomic and Matt Barton will resume their first-round matches.

Bernard Tomic and Matt Barton were locked in torrid battles at Wimbledon before the heavens opened over the All England Club last on Tuesday.

Despite tough opening-round draws, Lleyton Hewitt feels Aussie seeds Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic have the substance required to overcome those hurdles and advance deep…

A large contingent of seven Aussies - including seeds Nick Kyrgios and Bernard Tomic - will take to the lawns of the All England Club for Day 2 of Wimbledon.

Despite being a top 20 seed, Bernard Tomic is wary of the first-round threat of unseeded Fernando Verdasco as he prepares to embark on his eighth Wimbledon campaign.

Nick Kyrgios has been rewarded for his impressive Wimbledon results, elevated to 15th seed at this year's Championships. Bernard Tomic and Sam Stosur are also seeded.

A semifinal run at the prestigious Queen's Club tournament in London has vaulted Aussie Bernard Tomic back into the world's top 20.

Stopped just short of a first grass court final, Bernard Tomic believes he's poised for a career-best run at Wimbledon.

Bernard Tomic credits Lleyton Hewitt as a positive influence in his semifinal run at Queen's