20:08
It’s about to start
Rafael Nadal defeats Francisco Cerúndolo in a hot four-round fight and advances to the next round. For us this means: Center Court will be free, so the women’s match will continue in a few minutes.
18:28
The outsider as a favorite
Purely by name, her opponent Harmony Tan is a clear outsider. However, since she is not only almost 1100 places ahead of the American in the world rankings, but is also in the rhythm of the game, she also goes into the action as a favorite in a way. Most recently, she prepared for Wimbledon in two different tournaments: In s’-Hertogenbosch in the Netherlands, she went home straight away in the first round. In Gaiba, Italy, she only dropped out in the semi-finals.
18:20
delay
Because the Center Court will be occupied for some time, our match will also start with some delay. Of course, we’ll be there again in time when we serve.
18:12
Bad memories
A year ago, Williams slipped in the first round match here on Center Court with a score of 3: 3 in the first set against Aliaksandra Sasnovich – a thigh injury including a long injury break were the consequences. She is now returning to the tour for the first time in singles, and she is going straight to what is probably the most historic tennis stage in the world. All eyes should be on how the now 40-year-old presents herself physically and playfully.
17:45
Hi!
Hello and welcome to the first round at Wimbledon! Serena Williams celebrates her long-awaited comeback on the sacred lawn today. Her opponent is Harmony Tan from France, serve is expected to be around 6:15 p.m.