Bernard Tomic battles past Sam Querrey into Wimbledon second round

Bernard Tomic has battled through to the second round of Wimbledon with a five-set victory over American Sam Querrey.

The Australian took the opening set 8-6 in a tie-break before clinching the second in another tie-break 7-3.

However, Querrey, seeded 21st at the tournament, fought back as he came through the next two sets 6-3 6-2 respectively.

Tomic looked to be labouring under the heat before the start of the decider, but he found a decisive break before serving out the match 6-3.

He will now face American James Blake for a place in the third round.