The top seeds on the men's and women's side of the draw at Wimbledon 2012 had an easy time on Monday at the All England Club.
Novak Djokovic, who is trying to defend his Wimbledon title, took out Juan Carlos Ferrerro in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, 6-1. Djokovic will advance to the second round to face American Ryan Harrison. Djokovic recently made the final of the French Open but lost to Rafael Nadal.
Maria Sharapova, the 2004 Wimbledon winner, defeated Anastasia Rodionova in straight sets as well, 6-2, 6-3. Sharapova advances to face Tsvetana Pironkova of Bulgaria. Sharapova's recent win in the French Open got her back to ranking as the world's No. 1 women's tennis player.
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