Emma Raducanu, the rising British tennis star, is set to face Russian 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in the first round of Wimbledon 2024. On the other hand, Andy Murray, who is recovering from a back cyst operation, is scheduled to play against Czech Tomas Machac if he is fit to compete.
Novak Djokovic, the seven-time men’s champion, is also making a comeback after undergoing minor knee surgery. Djokovic will be facing Czech debutant Vit Kopriva in the first round. Interestingly, Djokovic has been placed on the opposite side of the draw from defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, setting the stage for a potential rematch of last year’s final.
British number one Katie Boulter, seeded 32nd, will kick off her Wimbledon campaign against German veteran Tatjana Maria. Jack Draper, who is also seeded for the first time, will be playing against Swedish qualifier Elias Ymer. There is a possibility of Draper facing Cameron Norrie in the second round, who he recently replaced as the British men’s number one.
Murray, who is contemplating a farewell Wimbledon appearance, will be making a last-minute decision about his participation in the singles competition. The former world number one is optimistic about his chances and believes he has earned the right to take his time in deciding. Murray is drawn against Machac, the player he faced before his injury struggles began this season.
In addition to Raducanu, Murray, Boulter, and Draper, there are several other British players in the singles draws. Heather Watson, Francesca Jones, Lily Miyazaki, Dan Evans, and other talented British stars will be competing against formidable opponents in their opening matches at Wimbledon.
On the other side, star players like Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek are gearing up for tough competition in their respective matches. Swiatek, the top seed in the women’s draw, will face a challenging opener against 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin. The defending champion, Marketa Vondrousova, is set to start her title defense against Spain’s Jessica Bouzas Maneiro.
As the Wimbledon 2024 draws are revealed, tennis fans around the world are eager to witness the thrilling matches and upsets that the prestigious tournament will bring. The stage is set for an action-packed competition, with both seasoned champions and emerging talents ready to showcase their skills on the grass courts of Wimbledon.