Wimbledon 2023 is poised to captivate fans as defending champions Novak Djokovic and Elena Rybakina kick off their quests to retain their titles in the gentlemen’s and women’s singles, respectively.
In his opening match, Djokovic will face off against Pedro Cachin, while Rybakina will take on Shelby Rogers. The stage is set for an exhilarating battle as these tennis stars aim to make their mark on the tournament.
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Carlos Alcaraz, the recently crowned world No. 1 after his triumph at the Queen’s Club Championships, is determined to secure his first Wimbledon championship. The top-seeded Spaniard will commence his campaign against Jeremy Chardy in what promises to be an exciting curtain raiser.
Former two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray is scheduled to compete against Ryan Peniston in his first match of the 2023 season. Additionally, Dominic Thiem will square off against Greek sensation Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Australian maverick Nick Kyrgios, who reached the finals in the previous edition, will start his run against Belgium’s David Goffin.
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Djokovic, who claimed his record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title at Roland Garros in June, briefly held the No. 1 ranking before being overtaken by Alcaraz. This was due to Djokovic’s decision not to participate in any warm-up tournaments leading up to Wimbledon.
In the women’s draw, Rybakina, now representing Kazakhstan, will defend her Wimbledon title. Her opening match will see her facing American player Shelby Rogers. Meanwhile, top-ranked Iga Swiatek will begin her campaign against Zhu Lin from China.
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Among the highly anticipated matchups, Venus Williams will take on Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, and an exciting clash between young talents will unfold as Sofia Kenin goes head-to-head with Coco Gauff in an All-American encounter.
Notably, the participation of Russian and Belarusian players was excluded in the previous edition due to Wimbledon’s decision amid their nations’ involvement in the war against Ukraine.
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