David Beckham joined members of England's 1966 World Cup winning team in the Wimbledon Royal Box on a day that traditionally welcomes sports stars to the tournament.

Gordon Banks, Sir Geoff Hurst and Sir Bobby Charlton all stopped to sign autographs before entering the grounds and taking their seats on Centre Court.

Beckham received a raucous, prolonged round of applause as he was introduced to the crowd, and Olympic champions, heptathlete Denise Lewis and cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, were also warmly greeted.

Other famous faces from the sporting world included Olympic boxer Nicola Adams, England cricketer James Anderson and former Irish rugby captain Brian O'Driscoll.

Judy Murray took a seat alongside the sportsmen and women, joined by her Strictly Come Dancing partner Anton du Beke.

The pair warmly embraced upon reuniting, with Du Beke telling Andy Murray's mother: "You look wonderful."

A number of distinguished Armed Forces personnel were also in the box, including female Second World War Spitfire and Hurricane pilot Joy Lofthouse.

Before play started under the roof, Britain's Davis Cup captain Leon Smith lead James Ward, Kyle Edmund, Jamie Murray and Dan Evans on a lap of honour around the court.

Andy Murray will attempt to secure a place in the second week of Wimbledon in his quest for a second title when he takes to the grass later today.

The British number one faces Australian John Millman on Centre Court after the conclusion of Romanian Simona Halep's match against Kiki Bertens from the Netherlands.

World number two Murray is the only Briton remaining in the singles draw.