Wimbledon 2023 Day 1 Live Updates: Djokovic, Swiatek, Venus Williams, Coco Gauff among big names in Round 1 action

Wimbledon 2023 Live Updates: The third Grand Slam of the year – Wimbledon – is all set to begin with some of the biggest names in tennis in action, including defending men’s singles champion Novak Djokovic and WTA world no.1 Iga Swiatek. The legendary Venus Williams will be in action as well and so will rising star Coco Gauff. The Serb, who will be gunning for his 24th Grand Slam title and record-equalling eighth at Wimbledon, will open his campaign against Pedro Cachin of Argentina at Centre Court. Meanwhile, Swiatek, who has four major titles but hasn’t been past the fourth round at the All England Club, will get things started at No. 1 Court against Zhu Lin of China. Others in action will be three-time Grand Slam runner-up Casper Ruud and 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin.

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• Jul 03, 2023 02:11 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2023 Live Updates: Djokovic could match Roger Federer as well

  A title win could also take his Wimbledon tally to eight, putting him alongside the Swiss maestro for the most trophies at the All England Club in Open Era.  Then there’s this: The 36-year-old will also be halfway to the first calendar-year Grand Slam in men’s tennis since Rod Laver won all four majors in 1969.

• Jul 03, 2023 02:05 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2023 Live Updates: Djokovic launches record-extending Grand Slam bid

  If he wins the title, it will be his 24th Grand Slam trophy which will be the most by a player in Open Era, going past Serena Williams’ tally of 23. Djokovic earlier surpassed Rafael Nadal last month to clinch his 23rd major on winning the Roland Garros event for the third time in his career. 

• Jul 03, 2023 01:47 PM IST

  Wimbledon 2023 Live Updates: Who are the defending champions? 

  Djokovic won 2022 men’s singles title after win against Nick Kyrgios in a four-setter tie. He will be in action today on Centre Court against Pedro Cachin of Argentina. Meanwhile, Elena Rybakina, who beat Ons Jabeur in a three-setter to lift her maiden Slam, will be in action tomorrow. 

• Jul 03, 2023 01:36 PM IST

  Hello and welcome to the Live coverage of Day 1 of the 2023 edition of the Wimbledon Championships. Stay tuned for more updates!