Kevin Anderson (Photo by Nathan Stirk/Getty Images for LTA)
Kevin Anderson has won his opening match at Wimbledon after beating qualifier Marcelo Vera in four sets.
The big-serving South African didn't have it all his own way as he won 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 6-4 and 7-6 (7/4) in a clash that lasted over three hours.
Anderson smashed 41 aces during the encounter and conceded only one double fault.
He recorded a first serve percentage of 74% and won 76% of his first serve attempts.
Anderson now has the small task of facing tournament favourite and number one seed, Novak Djokovic in the second round.