Tim Henman today got his campaign to win Wimbledon for the first time off to a storming start.

The British No1 hardly broke sweat as he stormed into the second round after thrashing Artem Derepasko, 21, in straight sets.

Henman, 26, delighted his screaming fans on Court 2, crushing the Russian qualifier 6-1 6-1 6-1.

He whirled into action after being urged to blow up every now and again by all-time great John McEnroe.

The American, the most outrageous tennis star ever, told the Daily Mail: "If it's quiet out there, pull the pin."

The triple champ, known as the Merchant of Menace, said: "The crowd is dying to get on his side but sometimes I see him plod around the court and I think: make them believe in you and want to get behind you.

"You can't change a guy's personality but I just wish he'd enjoy the moment more than he seems to.

"Let it all hang out."