Emma Raducanu’s Wimbledon ReturnEmma Raducanu’s Wimbledon Return British tennis star Emma Raducanu returns to Wimbledon for the first time in two years, following surgery on both wrists and an ankle. Despite missing the tournament last year, Raducanu is in good form and has already secured a victory over a top 10 opponent in the run-up to the championships. Last-Minute Opponent Switch Raducanu was originally scheduled to face Ekaterina Alexandrova, but the Russian withdrew at the last minute due to injury. As a result, Raducanu will now face Renata Zarazua, a Mexican lucky loser ranked 98th in the world. Raducanu’s Expectations Before the opponent change, Raducanu downplayed expectations, stating she would be “over the moon” to make it past the first round. However, with her new opponent being lower-ranked, her chances of advancement have increased. Match Schedule Raducanu vs Zarazua is scheduled to be the second match of three on Center Court on Monday, July 1st. The match will likely start around 4 p.m. BST, following the opening men’s champion match between Carlos Alcaraz and Mark Lajal. Broadcast Information Wimbledon is being broadcast in the UK on the BBC. Live coverage of Raducanu’s match will be available on BBC Two and the BBC Sport website. Wimbledon Playing Order – Monday, July 1st CENTER COURT * Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) (3) vs. Mark Lajal (EST) * Renata Zarazua (MEX) vs Emma Raducanu (GBR) * Caroline Dolehide (US) vs Coco Gauff (US) (2) TV Schedule * 10:30-12:15 – Live coverage – BBC Two * 12:15-13:00 – Live coverage – BBC One * 1:00-9:00 – Live coverage – BBC Two * 2:00-6:00 – Live coverage – BBC One * 9:00-10:00 – Today at Wimbledon – BBC Two
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Emma Raducanu returns to Wimbledon for the first time in two years. The former US Open champion will face a late change of opponent on Center Court today.
Raducanu was scheduled to face 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova, but the Russian pulled out injured at the last minute on Monday. This means that she will now face the Mexican lucky loser and number 98 in the world, Renata Zarazua.
The British missed the tournament last year due to surgery on both wrists and an ankle, but has already shown that she is in good shape on the grass field in the run-up to the championships.
The Wimbledon wildcard secured her first victory over a top 10 opponent when she beat Jessica Pegula in Eastbourne, and Raducanu is confident ahead of the tournament.
Before the change of opponent, Raducanu played down expectations, saying she would be “over the moon” if she made it past the first round. But now that she’s up against a lower-ranked player, it certainly presents a chance. Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Emma Raducanu against Renata Zarazua?
Raducanu vs Zarazua is the second match of three on Center Court today. As usual, the match will be opened on Center Court by the reigning men’s champion, with Carlos Alcaraz taking on qualifier Mark Lajal.
Alcaraz’s match starts around 1.45pm BST and if the Spaniard is on form he can expect to win within a few hours, although he is taken to a tiebreak in a first set, which he narrowly wins.
So Raducanu could count on being on the field around 4 p.m Monday afternoon, but it could also be a little later.
How can I view it?
Wimbledon will be shown on the BBC in the UK, with full coverage of the tournament on BBC One, BBC Two and on the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport websites.
What’s the TV show on Monday?
10:30-12:15 – Live coverage – BBC Two
11am-9pm – Live report from outdoor courts – BBC Red Button
12:15-13:00 – Live coverage – BBC One
1pm-9pm – Live coverage – BBC Two
2pm-6pm – Live coverage – BBC One
9pm-10pm – Today at Wimbledon – BBC Two
Wimbledon Playing Order – Monday 1 July
CENTER COURT – SHOW COURT – 1:30 PM START
Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) (3) vs. Mark Lajal (EST)
Renata Zarazua (MEX) vs Emma Raducanu (GBR)
Caroline Dolehide (US) vs Coco Gauff (US) (2)
For the full playing order, click here.
