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

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.

Top-10 seeds like Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, Caroline Garcia, Jannik Sinner, Casper Ruud, Andrey Rublev and Taylor Fritz are also in action, as well as Brits like Dan Evans, Katie Swan and Jodie Burrage. Top men’s match – David Goffin v Nick Kyrgios A year on from his stunning run to the Wimbledon final, a lot has changed for Kyrgios.

The Australian always draws a crowd, but this year his level remains something of a mystery after a lengthy injury absence. Exclusive: Murray praised by mum Judy for 'consistently' speaking up for women Alcaraz a 'good guy to learn from' when managing Wimbledon crowd, says Norrie Djokovic: 'Every year feels like the first time at Wimbledon' Kyrgios is the No.

30 seed but has played in just one ATP event all season, losing to Wu Yibing in the first round in Stuttgart in June. In