American Frances Tiafoe makes strong start at Wimbledon as he bids for first Grand Slam title

It took the American just 105 minutes to dismantle Elmer Moller, winning 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 in what was a comfortable first round display.

The sheer power of Francis Tiafoe was far too much for the 21-year-old, who was totally outclassed throughout, making 32 unforced errors in a game that was as comfortable as Tiafoe and his supporters could have asked for.

Having reached the quarter final of Roland Garros in May, Tiafoe has set off on the right foot to continue his Grand Slam form as he put on a relentless display of attacking tennis, forcing 25 winners past a powerless Moller.

The 27-year-old’s hunger to go far in this year’s tournament was clear to see as the game remained a matter of when rather than if the American would secure his place in round two.

Tiafoe saw his serve broken only once by an erratic Moller - ranked 117th in the world and 105 places below himself in the world rankings. Such a gap in class was evident throughout the game as Tiafoe’s dominance was aided significantly by an array of unforced errors and double faults, which amounted to 45 of his 90 total points as he marched through to round two.

Tiafoe celebrates comfortable victory as he progresses through to round two of Wimbledon

Powerful Tiafoe forehand too much for Emler Moller as the American secures straight sets victory

Moller scrambles to return from dominant Francis Tiafoe as he loses in first round of Wimbledon

The result sets up a round two clash with Britain’s Cameron Norrie in what promises to be a much more difficult affair for Tiafoe as he aims to better last year’s round three exit. 

It took 4 sets for the home favorite to dispatch of Spaniard Roberto Bautista Agut, winning 6-3 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(3) to set up a first Grand Slam encounter with Frances Tiafoe.

Having defeated Norrie in straight sets in last year’s ATP Vienna tournament, Tiafoe goes into the match as the clear favorite but will need to be at the top of his game to defeat the world rank 61, who poses a significant challenge even without the influence of Wimbledon’s home support.

Tiafoe went into the match as the 12th seed in the tournament, and following his dominant showing on Monday looks set to face a potential rematch of last year’s third round against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter final of this year’s tournament.