Adam Moulder blogs from Wimbledon as the Olympics Tennis event takes place featuring eight members of Team GB...
Day 5 - Mixed history
Mixed doubles returned to the Olympic Games today for the first time since 1924! While the GB team didn't make it onto court there were wins for BLR, USA, ARG, AUS and ITA on day one.
The crowds enjoyed the spectacle and the quality of the tennis didn't disappoint in an event where two wins is all you need to guarantee a medal match.
The event did make an appearance in Mexico City in 1968 but only as an exhibition. The last time medals were awarded was 88 years ago in Paris and four wins in 2012 will be enough for one pair to make history.
Of course the singles and doubles events also progressed today and we're yet to see any major shocks with the No.1 seeds still going strong in all four events.
With great talent comes great expectation. Have a look at these fans desperate to get a glimpse of their heroes as they complete their media requirements on the roof at Wimbledon. These guys looking for Andy Murray.
Remember if you're inspired by the tennis, and indeed everything in the Olympic Games, and you want to get into the game head to allplaytennis.com to find someone to play with and somewhere to play.
Or if you're at Wimbledon head down to the Play Tennis Zone and have a go on the Mini Tennis court, batak, or fastest serve machine. Just like this guy did.
More tomorrow...
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