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14:41

Alcaraz very solid for his first game

A shutout for the Spaniard who started his match against Tiafoe in the best possible way.

14:41

Andreescu picks up Paolini

It’s very close on court 1. Bianca Andreescu made up for her break loss in the first set against Jasmine Paolini. 4-4 in the first set.

14:39

It’s on between Alcaraz and Tiafoe!

The world number 1 and defending champion at Wimbledon is serving to start his match against Frances Tiafoe.

Carlos Alcaraz. GEPA pictures/ Alan Grieves / PANORAMIC

14:31

Alcaraz enters Centre Court

The world number 1 is on the Centre Court. Time for the warm-up. The match will soon begin against Frances Tiafoe.

14:24

Humbert in good shape

The Frenchman made Nakashima fight to win his opening serve. Then, he rolled out his serve with an ace, a service winner and a powerful forehand to level at 1-1.

14:22

Good start from Badosa

On court 3, Paula Badosa got off to the best start against Daria Kasatkina. The Spaniard took the break and leads 2-0 in the first set.

Sinner Paula. Chryslene Caillaud / PANORAMIC

14:15

Paolini breaks Andreescu

The Italian did not doubt for long since after losing her serve at the start of the game, she was broken by the Canadian in the process. Strong.

14:13

Six matches begin on the side courts including that of Humbert

The side courts are finally open for play. On court 12, Ugo Humbert will start against Brandon Nakashima. Roberto Bautista faces Fabio Fognini and Tommy Paul faces Alexander Bublik.

In the women’s draw, Daria Kasatkina faces Paulo Badosa while Lin Zhu faces Lulu Sun. Finally, Emma Navarro faces Diana Shnaider.

Ugo Humbert.
Hannah McKay / REUTERS

14:10

Andreescu break d’entrée

Bianca Andreescu had a thunderous start to the match. The Canadian gave up the first point on Paolini’s serve before stringing together four points in a row for the first break of the match.

14:07

It’s off for Andreescu-Paolini!

First match of the day: Bianca Andreescu faces Jasmine Paolini on court No. 1. It is the Italian who starts on serve.

Jasmine Paolini.
Matthew Childs / REUTERS

14:03

The rain has stopped, Andreescu on the court

The rain has stopped at Wimbledon. The side courts are uncovered and matches could begin soon.

On court number 1, Bianca Andreescu began her warm-up with Jasmine Paolini.

13:22

The players wait with a smile

13:06

Waiting for…

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13:05

Alcaraz and Andreescu on the courts at 2 p.m.

This is the only certainty at the moment, we will see tennis starting at 2pm. Carlos Alcaraz and Bianca Andreescu are scheduled on Centre Court and Court Number 1, two indoor courts. They are therefore certain to start on time. For the rest, it is uncertain because the rain is still falling on Wimbledon.

As a reminder, Carlos Alcaraz will face Frances Tiafoe while Bianco Andreescu will face Jasmine Paolini, finalist at Roland-Garros.

Carlos Alcaraz.
Matthew Childs / REUTERS

12:38

The program on the Center Court

12:10

Rain delays start of matches

So it’s raining in London and the 12pm matches can’t start at the moment. So be patient at Wimbledon.

You have to come equipped at Wimbledon. Isabel Infantes / REUTERS

12:00

It’s raining in London

Complicated day at Wimbledon? It’s raining very hard on all the side courts that are covered. The 12pm matches will be postponed, that’s obvious. As for the covered courts, no matches are scheduled before 2pm.

Rain in London. Paul Childs / REUTERS

11:55

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LIVE – Wimbledon: Humbert opens the day, Alcaraz, Monfils and Sinner expected

11:43

Andreescu, Kasatkina, Gauff and Raducanu to star in the women’s competition

Daria Kasatkina will face Paulo Badosa at noon in a match that promises to be tight. Bianca Andreescu, back to a more than decent level, will challenge Jasmine Paolini, finalist at Roland-Garros. Announced among the favorites, Coco Gauff will face the British Sonay Kartal, 298th player in the world. Finally, Emma Raducanu, at home, will battle against Maria Sakkari.

11:40

Alcaraz, Medvedev and Sinner also on the programme

The headliners are on the bill this Friday. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz will face Frances Tiafoe. Daniil Medvedev, who is not very comfortable on grass, will face Jan-Lennard Struff, a dangerous match for the Russian. Finally, Jannik Sinner will face Miomir Kecmanovic at the end of the session.

11:38

Two French people on the courts this Friday

Ugo Humbert will open the show. At noon, the Frenchman will face the American Bandon Nakashima, 65th player in the world, in the third round with a place in the 8th and second week at stake. 16th in the world, the Tricolore approaches this match as the favorite.

Gaël Monfils is the other Frenchman in the running this Friday. After Adrian Mannarino and Stan Wawrinka, the Frenchman faces another thirty-year-old in the person of Grigor Dimitrov. The Bulgarian is the favorite due to his 10th place in the ATP and his very good season.

Gael Monfils. Hannah McKay / REUTERS

11:35

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