Great Britain's Kyle Edmund loses in straight sets to Mannarino

Edmund, the world number 68, had high hopes of victory after drawing an opponent just 13 places above him in the world rankings.

But the 21-year-old British star failed to get on terms with his opponent throughout, losing in straight sets.

It was Edmund's fourth consecutive first-round exit at the All England Club - he has yet to win a set in the main draw at Wimbledon.

Edmund gave the Court Two crowd in the sunshine only a few moments to really cheer on as his touch and accuracy faltered against the left-handed world number 55.

He was one of six British men in action on the tournament's opening day, with 2013 champion and second seed Andy Murray getting under way on Tuesday against another Briton, Liam Broady.