admin
LONDON. — Wimbledon 2023 gets under way today, with defending men’s singles champion Novak Djokovic opening proceedings on Centre Court.
Djokovic, seeking a record-equalling eighth men’s title at Wimbledon, faces Argentina’s Pedro Cachin.
Last year’s runner-up Nick Kyrgios takes on Belgium’s David Goffin in the second match on Court One.
The Court One opener pits women’s world number one and top seed Iga Swiatek against China’s Zhu Lin.
Seventh seed Coco Gauff, who was beaten in the semi-finals at Eastbourne on Friday, will take on fellow American and former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the final scheduled match on Court One.
Following Djokovic on Centre Court is an eye-catching contest between five-time champion Venus Williams, who is appearing in the women’s singles at Wimbledon for the 24th time at the age of 43, and 2019 semi-finalist Elina Svitolina. Men’s eighth seed Jannik Sinner will round off the action on Centre when he faces Juan Manuel Cerundolo of Argentina.
Six British players are in singles action on day one, with Dan Evans and Katie Swan playing their respective first-round matches on Court Two. – BBC Sport.
Online Reporter