Wimbledon 2023: Day 1 Order of Play and schedule – when are Novak Djokovic, Venus Williams and Iga Swiatek playing?

01.07.2023 - 15:33 eurosport.com

Wimbledon is back. The grass courts are pristine, Centre Court is prepped and the world’s top tennis players are ready to battle for one of the sport’s most prestigious prizes.

The third Grand Slam of the year has lined up some of its biggest stars for the opening day of action, including defending champion Novak Djokovic, who is bidding for an eighth title at the All England Club.

Ad Iga Swiatek has dominated the women’s game in recent times but is yet to enjoy major success on grass – could the likes of reigning champion Elena Rybakina or second seed Aryna Sabalenka challenge her?

WimbledonExclusive: Schett 'can't see anybody beating stronger than ever' DjokovicYESTERDAY AT 13:30 Djokovic and Swiatek are both in action on Day 1, while there are other hugely intriguing matches as five-time winner Venus Williams returns aged 43 to face Elina Svitolina and last year’s runner-up Nick Kyrgios takes on David Goffin.

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Carlos Alcaraz left everyone impressed with his brilliant performance to beat Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon men's singles final on Sunday. It was the first Wimbledon title for the 20-year-old Spaniard who had earlier won the US Open 2022 title after defeating Casper Ruud. In a video posted by the official Wimbledon handle on YouTube, Alcaraz could be seen waving at the fans inside the All England Club before he meets Djokovic's family. He shook hands with Djokovic's son Stefan and then he was greeted by Djokovic's wife Jelena who had a small chat with the youngster.

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