Wimbledon 2024 day two: Live scores, order of play and updates as Novak Djokovic cruises into the second round while Katie Boulter battles in opening set tie-break
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Djokovic speaks!
Very pleased with how I felt on the court.
I didn’t how know everything was going to unfold on the court. Practice sessions are different, but I’m extremely glad with the way I felt and thank you all for coming out and supporting me.
I tried to really focus on the game, and not really think too much about the knee. Everything I could possibly do, I did at home with my team, for the chance to play in front of you.
I think for any other tournament, I probably wouldn’t risk it, but…
On setting up next steps after undergoing surgery:
There was no convincing really, it was a collective strategy and a plan that we set up from Day 1 of rehab. I want to thank my surgeon again for doing a great job.
I had one surgery in my career, I always try to do everything in my career to avoid them. I’ve been fortunate… compared to some other 37-year-olds.
But they come and go, you just have to accept it.
I think Nick Kyrgios is in the commentary box, who has been struggling with major injuries. So as I say, I’ve been very fortunate to not be away from the tennis (for too long).
As an athlete, I empathise with Nick, and anyone who has been struggling. It’s tough, when something is stopping you from doing what you want to do.
It’s a great blow to the tournament. The greatest respect for him, and all he has done for this tournament.
I just hope he will be able to finish his career on his terms. Hopefully he’s going to give the singles another shot next year.
Kopriva heads off
Kopriva is cheered off court, and he waves in (the appearance of) good humour. It might have to be major knee surgery Djokovic has for him to get a set off him, as things stood today. It never felt, save for a game or two, that things might go his way.
Djokovic beats Kopriva, 6-1 6-2 6-2
Opening with a serve that doesn’t quite defeat Kopriva, Djokovic is then poised at the net to lift the ball over the cord and put it out of reach.
Two aces right his passage for 40-15, and match point, and the crowd cheers him towards the inevitable – a third, and Kopriva defeated.
Djokovic breaks! Djokovic 6-1 6-2 5-2 Kopriva*
A delightful shot from Djokovic by the umpire’s chair is chipped over the net to bounce up as a winner as he plots his route to another break of the Kopriva serve.
But he’s not the only one with a passing shot in his back pocket, with Kopriva cramming a backhand down the line and past Djokovic’s grasp for 30-15.
The crowd cringes audibly as Kopriva is next put to the test by a netcord ball which falls back onto his side of the court miserably, 30-all.
At deuce, Kopriva sends Djokovic on a mission to the back of the court before popping up at the net to win the advantage. But again, Djokovic’s crushing dominance – and Kopriva’s predilection for double faults, sees him waltz away with the crucial break, and set himself up to serve for the match.
Djokovic* 6-1 6-2 4-2 Kopriva
This is very much going the way the match might have been mapped out to go in the weeks before the minor surgery. Little has changed, as Djokovic cruises to another hold.
Boulter strikes back! 4-4 Maria
Settling into the game finally, the 27-year-old can play catch-up and find herself level with her unseeded opponent.
Maria had break point, but Boulter battled, and can now look to transform her earlier fortunes entirely.
Djokovic breaks! Djokovic 6-1 6-2 3-2 Kopriva*
Djokovic soaks up the applause of an appreciative crowd after he sprints breathlessly to the net and just catches Kopriva’s too-clever dropshot. Sending the Czech racing, he tempts him into overhitting, 15-40.
Kopriva tries to play catch-up, but can’t make it – Djokovic, like clockwork, seizes his break, and heads for the chair. Only 1hr33 minutes played…
Djokovic* 6-1 6-2 2-2 Kopriva
Djokovic is being marginally more tested on his service games than in earlier sets, but it doesn’t take the 37-year-old at full stretch to pull off a competent hold.
You get a sense the Serb will be keen to get his break, as he’s become accostomed to, and tighten up his grip on proceedings.
Boulter clings on to gain another hold, 2-4 Maria
It’s still no bed of roses for the British No1 on No3 Court, with Maria pushing up against her in an extended rally at deuce.
In the end, Boulter can hold and clench a fist in delight. Now, for that all-important break-back…
Djokovic 6-1 6-2 1-2 Kopriva*
Djokovic lets out another cry as he dives for a forehand at the back of the court, but rushes to promptly onto his backhand to keep Kopriva out. In the end, he hits long.
Kopriva reaches 40-15, again in striking distance of the point, and again lacking the cut and thrust to direct a winner, instead landing his in the net and allowing Djokovic to creep back.
But 40-30 is as far as he gets, with Kopriva buried in the left corner pushing back, and pushing back, until Djokovic in mid-court fumbles into the net.
Djokovic* 6-1 6-2 1-1 Kopriva
Kopriva is providing a bit of resistance here, chasing Djokovic to 30-all, but moving nicely now, the serial champion sweeps up the court to hit a backhand winner square past a sprinting Kopriva.
Djokovic is in now mood to be broken, as the temperature continues to drop on Centre Court. As (relatively) close as Kopriva got, he’s not allowed any further as the Serb holds.
Boulter’s on the board on No3 Court
She blazes a trail back on serve after Maria mops up her break with a confident hold, but she’s unable again to claim her vital break back.
The German is wasting no time, and she’s 4-1 up in the fifth game.
Djokovic 6-1 6-2 0-1 Kopriva*
Gliding up the court, Kopriva pops the ball over the net for a sparkling winner which puts him 30-15 up. But Djokovic on the baseline decides to dictate proceedings, switching his opponent this way and that before sliding a passing shot onto his backhand, which Kopriva fails to catch.
Kopriva, still energised, claims his initial hold, and heads quickly back onto court at the change of ends. Djokovic, by contrast, takes his time.
On No3 Court – Boulter’s broken early
The air ringing with chants of her name from the home crowd, Boulter hasn’t yet settled against Tatjana Maria, who claims her first service game and then gets on the front foot to take the early break away from the Nottingham champion.
Djokovic takes the second set, 6-1 6-2 Kopriva
Kopriva earns himself ringing applause from the crowd after some excellent net play drags Djokovic up the court and speeding past the net after he fails to catch the winner for 30-15. Eyes closed, Djokovic jogs past the umpire chair as his opponent allows himself a little cheer to acknowledge the crowd.
But anything you can do… Djokovic strikes back with a cool forehand volley at the net, beating Kopriva, and putting himself back in the driving seat. In the end, he holds in straightforward fashion – and claims the second set.
Djokovic breaks! Djokovic 6-1 5-2 Kopriva*
Djokovic struggles to reach Kopriva’s opening serve, which aces him, and with the intervention of HawkEye, the world No123 can claim another ace to make it 40-15.
Returning, Djokovic doesn’t look quite as comfortable as he did 10 minutes ago, but he’s still more than capable of leaping for a hammer-like smash which Kopriva can only return out of play.
A double fault lands the players at deuce once more, but Djokovic is in no mood to make a meal of it, and ruthlessly takes his break.
… as of now, Kopriva isn’t proving much of an irritant.
Djokovic* 6-1 4-2 Kopriva
Djokovic’s service games are something else. Here, he can dial it up and keep hold of full control, taking no time whatsoever to sprint to a love-hold.
Elsewhere…
It’s looking like the rain has dried up – to a point – and play is able to get restarted on the outdoor courts, where things have been deeply stop-start this afternoon.
Katie Boulter, the British No1, should be stepping onto Court No3 in no time at all, for her first match at the tournament as a seeded player.
Djokovic 6-1 3-2 Kopriva*
Kopriva works Djokovic a little harder now, and for the first time, the 37-year-old is looking somewhat more laboured in his movements.
Springing, Kopriva is able to make hay and at the very least improve upon his standing in the first set with a to-the-point hold of his serve.
Djokovic* 6-1 3-1 Kopriva
Exactly an hour into this clash, and Kopriva still has a very limited response to Djokovic’s firecracker serve.
Nor, it seems, his mid-point wizardry, as Djokovic strokes the most marginal of forehands over the net, marooning Kopriva, who finishes by hitting long. Another no muss, no fuss service game.
When Kopriva can challenge, the crowd respond rapturously, and the Czech is greeted with defeaning applause when he’s able to make 30-15, and then send a rapid serve Djokovic’s way from which he’s unable to reply.
But again, Kopriva finds it trickier to put the game to bed, finding the net with his backhand under heavy pressure from Djokovic. On the next point he overpowers long, bringing him into another brawl at deuce. Testing Djokovic on the baseline, Kopriva eventually plays an unfocused shot off the court to hand the Serb this advantage.
Switching backhands for a two-handed thumper, Djokovic misplays a flat shot into the net, reseting things, but wins the lead back just as quickly with more imperfections from Kopriva.
Rallying on the baseline, there’s a gasp when Djokovic slides for a point and lets out an agonised cry, his knee at full stretch. When he finally smacks the winner past a spent Kopriva, he allows himself a roar of ‘Come on!’ in recognition of the greater effort.
Djokovic* 6-1 1-1 Kopriva
Right. No messing on service. It’s one ace, a cursory HawkEye check, another ace, two challenges remaining, and for 40-love, which Kopriva does get it back over the net this time, Djokovic’s teasing play backfoots the Czech who overcooks his final backhand.
Down, but not out. After pulling him up to the net, Djokovic doesn’t expect Kopriva to get to his dropshot, but the Czech has enough time to spark a winner to the baseline – which prompts brief applause with his racquet from Djokovic.
It’s only a respite, however, and Djokovic pulls off the hold shortly after.
Second set: Djokovic 6-1 0-1 Kopriva*
Kopriva gets on the board for 15-30, and can climb level with the Serb with an acidic ace, which sends Djokovic’s forehand wobbly. In what could be another little show of dominance, Djokovic challenges the call, but HawkEye proves the first call was good – golden even, the ball sitting squarely in the chalk.
Wrenching focus, Kopriva reached advantage, but fails to bury the game when a forehand is struck too casually into the net, and play resets to deuce.
Kopriva grimaces when his backhand falters yet again, slapping the netcord for Djokovic’s advantage. But strap in, as it’s another scrap at the end of the game, as Kopriva wins back deuce, and then advantage, repeatedly, before Djokovic funks on his backhand and Kopriva can breathe a sigh of relief.
Djokovic takes the first set, 6-1 Kopriva
Djokovic’s opening sends Kopriva leaping abortively as the ball smacks the tarp at the back of the court. At the moment, Djokovic is in absolute cruise control, and Kopriva is just being swatted away.
There’s very little time played before the inevitable – Djokovic wraps up the set, and heads coolly to his chair.
As things stand, this could be a very brief affair.
Djokovic breaks, again! Djokovic 5-1 Kopriva*
Kopriva clouts a desperate backhand well out of play to hand Djokovic love-40 at breakneck pace, and even the seven-time champion’s blunter efforts are looking overwhelming at the moment.
Directed to the back of the court, Kopriva attempts to get his forehand firing, but finds the net for a second consecutive break. Bad news indeed.
Meanwhile, Djokovic’s box is hosting an unexpected guest…
Djokovic* 4-1 Kopriva
After the grit and sweat of the previous game, Djokovic is in the mood for a painless hold to love, which he completes with minimum fuss.
The Serb is certainly moving freely, and looking as lethal as ever. There’s daylight between him and Kopriva now, and the next game will be enormous for his opponent to show his mettle.
Djokovic breaks! Djokovic 3-1 Kopriva*
Djokovic switches things up and plays a wafting forehand loaded with spin lightly over the net and miles from Kopriva’s grasp for the advantage.
Once again, Kopriva looks to end things with an ace, but can’t put it away. Instead, Djokovic finally gets his break of serve after Kopriva underpowers his final return.
Quite the battle in the fourth game of the match on Kopriva’s serve
Djokovic rising, Leviathan-like, at the net to volley a neat forehand over the other side, out of reach of a sprinting Kopriva. But with a little shake of his racquet in celebrating, the Czech claims the next point after Djokovic sends his forehand long and imprecise.
Kopriva is in no rush once again, taking his time over game point, throwing his ball up in the air once, then again, but aims into the net. On the second, Djokovic can meet and beat his rally, until the 27-year-old sends his final effort into the tramlines for deuce.
After winning the advantage, Kopriva pulls off the shot of the match thus far with a peach of a dropshot that Djokovic – knee brace glaringly obvious – can’t huff and puff to, levelling things once again.
But Djokovic has lost no power in his snapped forehand, and unleashes a lightning winner down the line to restore dominance.
Kopriva on serve won’t be beat yet, however, and the crowd roar and croon when he sends a backhand passing shot leaping past the Serb.
This is quite the tussle, with both men capable of offering up a response when the chips are down, and Kopriva is looking admirable under pressure.
He thinks he has it with a final ace – but it’s out! And Djokovic resets things to deuce…
Djokovic* 2-1 Kopriva
Kopriva can get off the mark with a strong opening return, but is finding it hard to keep a lid on the Djokovic serve. At the back of the court, he attempts to waft a backhand short over the net, but the ball dies in mid-air, 30-15.
Shimmying up the court, the Serb pops a springing forehand over the net and behind Kopriva, too short, before closing off the hold with another lashing ace.
Djokovic 1-1 Kopriva*
He may have struggled to return, but the Czech puts in a solid shift on serve to breeze to 40-love. Taking his time on serve, Kopriva attempts to beat a winner out of Djokovic’s fairly wacky return, but can only find the net.
A double fault allows Djokovic to sneak up to 40-30, and Kopriva attempts to settle early Centre Court nerves following a let. After driving Djokovic onto the backhand, Kopriva switches things up and allows his forehand to stutter, wrapping up a more-than-crucial opening hold.
It’s a packed house in to watch the serial champion
… who starts off his service game with an ace.
Rather than fall victim to middle-match emptiness as hospitality seating goes in search of their afternoon tea, most have stayed under the roof on the heels of the swift, straight sets defeat of Marketa Vondrousova.
It’s the first time since 1994 that a defending champion has been knocked out in the first round… which must sting.
But not as much as Kopriva is being stung now, as Djokovic serves up a flurry of aces to steal a march in the first game.
Hello from Centre Court!
… where I’m perched, watching world No123 Vit Kopriva warm-up against one Novak Djokovic.
Back on court mere weeks after undergoing surgery for a meniscus tear on his knee – on a timeline that, as Andy Murray can attest, most 37-year-olds would kill for – Djokovic is aiming to make it eight-times a Wimbledon champion, and achieve an all-conquering 25th Grand Slam.
As various online wags could tell you, the draw has been a kind one. But let’s take each step as it comes, shall we?
Breaking:Women’s champion out in first round
Defending champion Marketa Vondrousova is out of Wimbledon after losing 6-4 6-2 to world number 83 Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the first round.
Mail Sport reporter Nathan Salt explores Novak Djokovic’s strange methods following his recovery from surgery to play at Wimbledon
Given his remarkable feats to this point the amount of surprise when Novak Djokovic showed himself rigorously working out on his surgically repaired knee came as a shock.
For Djokovic is the embodiment of warrior in a sport where few can say they match his sheer determination and durability, playing through adversity unless he cannot walk out.
Twenty six days on from surgery, Djokovic is walking out on Centre Court today to kick-start his latest road to glory at Wimbledon, a place he has won seven times before.
Read Nathan’s report here:
Pictures: Familiar faces appear in the Royal Box
Kirsten Murray reports David Beckham led the best dressed celebrities out in force at Wimbledon as the famous tennis championship got underway on Monday.
The former footballer, 49, looked incredibly dapper as he opted for a chic sandy grey suit and bronze tie for day one of the tournament.
Read Kirsten’s report here:
Pictured: Dave Grohl takes his seat in the Royal Box
Yesterday it was the popular British figures of Sir David Attenborough and David Beckham in the Royal Box but today it’s American rocker Dave Grohl who will have the best seat overlooking Centre Court.
The Foo Fighters frontman will be seated near ex-Formula One world champion Sir Jackie Stewart and former England rugby captain Sir Bill Beaumont.
Should be some interesting conversations during breaks of play.
Breaking:Harriet Dart into second round
Britain’s Harriet Dart has beaten Bai Zhuoxuan 6-4 6-0 in the first round at Wimbledon.
Dart was the first British winner on day two of this year’s Wimbledon after she produced an accomplished display to beat Chinese qualifier Bai Zhuoxuan in straight-sets.
First up on Court 18, Dart had to be patient against the world number 95 and navigated an hour’s rain delay before she claimed a 6-4 6-0 win.
It could set up a second-round tie with compatriot and familiar foe Katie Boulter, who is set to face Tatjana Maria later on Tuesday.
Tim Henman – Murray leaves British tennis in ‘very good shape’
Former British number one Tim Henman has told the BBC that Andy Murray has helped to put British tennis in ‘very good shape’ following the news he will no longer play a singles match at Wimbledon
Speaking to the BBC, Henman said:
He’s certainly raised the bar. I think that’s where he has been so influential and it’s been so important to be that role model for all the younger players in both the men’s and the women’s.
Records are there to be broken and you look at the 12 Brits playing today and so many more in the draw and in qualifying, I think British tennis is in very good shape and I think a large part of that is to do with Andy Murray.
Lady Amelia Spencer joins crowds at Wimbledon
Lady Amelia Spencer and her sister Eliza are the latest celebrities to be spotted at Wimbledon.
Comedian John Bishop was also seen among the crowds in SW19.
Pictures: Rain stops play
Here are the latest pictures from Wimbledon where the covers are on as spectators huddle under umbrellas.
Play has been suspended on outside court after rain in SW19 already bereft by the forced withdrawl of Andy Murray earlier this morning.
Wimbledon washout?
Some matches are under way but rain has forced play to be suspended while the covers are brought on.
As a result there will no play on the outside courts until 1pm at the earliest.
The view from Murray Mound: ‘It’s sad but he’s had an incredible run’
Mail Sport journalist Heather Dewar has spoken to fans on Murray Mound, also known as Henman Hill, about the former Wimbledon champion’s absence from the tournament this year after he pulled out just hours before he was scheduled to play on Centre Court.
Here’s what they had to say:
We were very excited to see him and were very hopeful when we saw the draw. This morning when we found out he wasn’t going to make it, it was very much an, “ok, disappointed, but maybe a sensible idea”.
I think there’s nothing worse than seeing an injured player injuring themselves further or playing in pain. I would not want that. I think it’s much better he reserves himself and hopefully we get to see him playing with his brother later on.
This is my fourth time at Wimbledon, I haven’t decided who I’m rooting for. It was Andy Murray.
It’s sad but he’d had such an incredible run. He has done Britain and tennis in the UK proud. He has grown it, he’s an incredible ambassador for the sport, for both men and women and if it saves his body for the doubles and we get to see him playing with his brother for one last time, what better way to bow out with your family? I think it’ s incredible and we’re going to have an amazing day here, but he’s an incredible ambassador and you can’t fault him.
We would have loved to have seen him at Wimbledon, but you also get to see some amazing other players on centre court, and we can’t ask for much more. It’s a great day out – it’s quintessentially British and here’s to a cracking day. We’ve taken the day off work to be here.
I would love Emma Raducanu to win the women’s. Obviously if Djokovic wins its record-breaking, Alcaraz is incredible and a real force. I’ll see how the tournament goes on, but either of those two would be awesome.
Heather also spoke to fans in the Queue when the news broke.
I really admire Andy Murray – he was unfortunate to be among the ‘big thing’. I would have liked to have seen him play.
I enjoy watching Andy Murray, I’m disappointed not to be seeing him- this is his home court. I hope he does well in the doubles, and I’ll be rooting for him.
Famous faces at Wimbledon: Who’s arrived on the second day?
Rocker Dave Grohl joins Wimbledon crowds
Wimbledon has gone rock n roll today as Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl joined crowds in SW19.
The former Nirvana rocker, who recently finished a UK tour last month, is among celebrities on the second day of the championships.
Pictured: Andy Murray at Wimbledon after pulling out
Here are the latest pictures of Andy Murray who was seen departing Wimbledon after pulling out of the singles competition earlier today.
Day 2 at Wimbledon: What has happened this morning?
The second morning at Wimbledon has been dominated by the news that Andy Murray has ended his Wimbledon singles career by pulling out of his match on Centre Court with Czech player Tomas Machac.
The two-time former champion has been battling to recover from back surgery last weekend but has run out of time despite planning to practice at 1pm.
Here’s what you need to know:
Andy Murray’s team released a statement 45 minutes before the start of play to say he had withdrawn from the competition.
The former Wimbledon champion is said to be ‘extremely disappointed’ by the decision but will play with his brother Jamie in the doubles.
The news came as a blow to fans who had queued for more than two hours outside the All England Club on Tuesday morning.
Rising British tennis star Jack Draper will take Murray’s slot on Centre Court this afternoon
Draper is one of 11 British players hoping to progress to the second round along with female players Emma Raducanu, Lily Mayazaki and Sonay Kartal
Stick with us as we bring you updates from the All England Club this afternoon.
Buddhist temple backing Djokovic
Mail Sport reporter Isaan Khan reports the Buddhist temple Novak Djokovic has previously used as his Wimbledon refuge is willing on their ‘friend’ to triumph at the championships this year — and have their doors open for the star.
The Buddhapadipa Temple, on a leafy suburban street just minutes from the All England Club grounds, has been frequented by the reigning champion in previous years.
Djokovic, an Orthodox Christian, once stayed next door to the temple and spent up to an hour a day using its four-acre grounds for meditation and to improve his focus.
Venerable Piyobhaso, minster of religion at Buddhapdipa, tells Mail Sport:
Many years ago he came to stay next door to the temple and every morning he meditated at the temple,’
He preferred to come in the morning, from 30 minutes up to an hour. Sometimes he spent an hour beside the lake. He became friends with some members.
Novak is a very friendly person. He always smiled and didn’t mind having photos with the temple members. He said that meditation helps with his tennis.
Djokovic, who has won 24 major championships, has made it to Wimbledon after a rapid recovery from knee surgery and is one of the tournament favourites.
In pictures: Andy Murray at Wimbledon
MailSport’s Ryan Walker reports tennis fans have been left distraught as Andy Murray’s men’s single career at Wimbledon was brought to a crushing end today without him even hitting a ball.
The two-time Wimbledon champion made the ‘very difficult’ decision to withdraw from his first-round tie against Tomas Machac after confirming he had been unable to recover from an injury in time.
Play starts on Wimbledon day two
While Andy Murray won’t play today there are plenty of players who will step out on court with action under way on the second day of the Wimbledon Championships.
We will bring you all the latest updates, reaction and pictures from SW19.
Here are the latest pictures from inside the All England Club.
Pictured: Murray’s name removed from order of play
These pictures show Andy Murray’s name being removed from the order of play board at Wimbledon following this morning’s announcement.
The decision will come as a massive blow to fans who had hoped to watch Murray take to Centre Court this afternoon.
Wimbledon pays tribute to Andy Murray
The official Wimbledon account has paid tribute to former champion Andy Murray who announced he will not play another singles match at the Grand Slam.
Murray will still partner Jamie in the doubles contest.
Breaking:Jack Draper elevated to Centre Court
Rising British tennis star Jack Draper appears to have been elevated to Centre Court following Murray’s decision to pull out of Wimbledon.
Draper was originally scheduled to play on Court 2 for his match with Sweden’s Elias Ymer.
Stan Wawrinka – Murray has been ‘amazing champion’
Former US Open champion Stan Wawrinka said Murray will be remembered as an ‘amazing champion’ who ‘pushed everybody’.
Speaking yesterday, the former three-time Grand Slam winner was asked what Murray’s legacy would be when he left the sport.
It’s been more than 20 years. Of course there are many. The first time with the roof closed here was something special to play here against him at home. He’s been an amazing champion.
He pushed everybody. He won everything in the sport that you can win. He’s been #1. He’s been an example for many players. He’s a great guy. We’re good friends.
As I’ve said, it’s been more than 20 years. We spent so much time together on court, during practice… just tons of time together. We always had a good relationship.
Murray’s last dance was Wimbledon epic
MailSport reporter Matthew Lambert notes Murray’s decision to pull out of the singles this year means his last match at Wimbledon will be remembered as a five-set epic, which became a hallmark of his career.
Murray’s Wimbledon run came to an end in the second round on July 6 last year after he lost against then fifth seed Stefanos Tsitsipas.
‘Totally gutted’: Social media reaction to Murray’s withdrawal
Tennis fans on social media are reacting to the disappointing news that Andy Murray has played his last singles match at Wimbledon after pulling out of this year’s Championships just hours before he was due on Centre Court.
Here are just some comments on social media reacting to the news:
Andy Murray’s dream of a Wimbledon swansong is in ruins following his withdrawal from his first round match on Centre Court today.
The 37-year-old had surgery to remove a cyst from his spine on Saturday and there were reports on Sunday morning that the operation had ruled him out of Wimbledon.
The Scot has been plagued with injuries throughout his career and, since 2019, has been on the precipice of retirement due to the physical battles he’s endured.
MailSport has produced this timeline dating the former champion’s struggles:
Andy Murray has played his last singles match at Wimbledon, after the two time champion this morning took the ‘very difficult’ decision to withdraw from his first round.
The two-time former champion has been battling to recover from back surgery last weekend but has run out of time, with his first-round clash against Tomas Machac scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.
A statement from the 37-year-old’s team read: ‘Unfortunately, despite working incredibly hard on his recovery since his operation just over a week ago, Andy has taken the very difficult decision not to play the singles this year.
‘As you can imagine, he is extremely disappointed but has confirmed that he will be playing in the doubles with Jamie and looks forward to competing at Wimbledon for the last time.’
Read Matthew Lambert’s report here:
Breaking:Andy Murray withdraws from Wimbledon singles
Andy Murray has withdrawn from the singles competition at this year’s Wimbledon.
In a statement, his representatives said:
Unfortunately, despite working incredibly hard on his recovery since his operation just over a week ago, Andy has taken the very difficult decision not to play the singles this year. As you can imagine, he is extremely disappointed but has confirmed that he will be playing in the doubles with Jamie.
Crowds build with play an hour away
The first tennis matches on day two of Wimbledon are now less than an hour away as crowds continue to build outside the All England Club.
Here are the latest pictures we can bring you:
MailOnline’s Arthur Parashar reports British tennis star Katie Boulter and her Australian boyfriend Alex de Minaur once hid their relationship by eating breakfast on separate tables.
But four years after their romance started over a 6am cup of coffee, Boulter and de Minaur are the power couple of world tennis who will both be bidding for Wimbledon glory when the clocks strikes 11am in SW19 today.
The lovebirds will be supporting one another before and after their respective games, but a last-minute switch in the schedule has left them unable to watch each other as they are playing at the exact same time.
Read Arthur’s report here:
Celeb spotting: Who was at Wimbledon yesterday?
MailOnline’s Showbiz team reported on several celebrities turning up at the All England Club for the first day of Wimbledon.
London-born actress Poppy Delevingne, 38, stunned in a chic cream ensemble as she attended alongside her dad Charles – after debuting her romance with Archie Keswick at BST Hyde Park on Saturday.
TV presenter Alison Hammond, 49, looked effortlessly stylish on Monday as she strutted down the concourse in a polka dot dress.
While actress and TV presenter Jameela Jamil and her boyfriend James Blake looked happier than ever as they enjoyed a loved-up date on day one of the Championships – just hours after James’ Glastonbury headline set on the Woodsies stage on Sunday evening.
We will bring you any celeb sightings we spot on day two.
Breaking:Andy Murray to practice at 1pm
Sir Andy Murray is listed to practice at Wimbledon at 1pm as fans wait to see if he will play on Centre Court this afternoon.
We will bring you the latest developments as we get them.
Watch: British player to ‘live his dream’ as he arrives for Grand Slam debut
This is the moment British tennis player Billy Harris arrived at the All England Club this morning as he makes his Grand Slam debut at the age of 29.
Harris spent many of his as he trawled round Europe and in 2022 was ranked outside the world top 400.
Before Queen’s he had earnt £232,000. Since then he has made £144,000 — and with £60,000 at least to come from Wimbledon, he is close to earning more in a month than in nine years.
New balls please!
These are the tennis balls that will be used during play on day two of the Wimbledon Championships.
All balls as well as posts and nets are supplied by the Dunlop Slazenger Group.
During matches, used balls are replaced by new ones after the first seven games and subsequently the conclusion of every ninth game between players.
MailSport reporter Tamara Prenn revealed a glass of Pimms at Wimbledon this year will set cost tennis fans close to £10 after food and drink prices were hiked before the tournament.
For those looking to quench their thirst, a pint of beer – tournament sponsor Stella Artois likely the favoured choice of the fortnight – will set fans back £8.50, in a nearly-£1 increase from last year’s comparatively reasonable £7.55.
Read Tamara’s report here:
Watch: Sir David Attenborough receives ovation in Royal Box
There was a lovely moment in the Royal Box yesterday as spectators applauded Sir David Attenborough as he made his way to his seat.
The 98-year-old broadcaster and naturalist made his way past David Beckham and an array of other celebrities in the box overlooking Centre Court.
Chilly start for fans as queues build on Day 2
Wimbledon fans have wrapped up warm with umbrellas ready as they joined the queues outside the All England Club on Tuesday.
MailOnline reporters Olivia Christie and Mark Duell report Emma Raducanu joked she was inspired by England’s ‘ugly’ win over Slovakia in the Euros following her victory over Renata Zarazua in her opening match
The British ace defeated the World No 98 from Mexico 7-6 6-3 as Three Lions legend David Beckham watched on from the Royal Box.
It was the 21-year-old’s first match back at the Championships since her injury-forced absence 12 months ago so her main goal was undoubtedly just to make it over the line.
Read Olivia and Mark’s report here:
In pictures: Snapshot of day one at Wimbledon
Our Showbiz reporter Rebecca Lawrence reports Katherine Jenkins was reunited with David Beckham at Wimbledon on Monday, seven years after their OBE drama.
The singer, 44, looked stylish as she joined husband Andrew Levitas at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in south-west London before settling into her seat in the Royal Box.
For the outing, she was placed directly behind the former England footballer but the pair were not pictured interacting.
Read Rebecca’s report here:
Order of play
Let’s take a look at the action on the court today with 12 Brits in action hoping to join Emma Raducanu, Lily Mayazaki and Sonay Kartal in the second round.
Centre Court from 1.30pm:
Marketa Vondrousova (6) v Jessica Bouzas Maneiro
Novak Djokovic (2) v Vit Kopriva
Andy Murray v Tomas Machac
Elena Rybakina (4) v Elena-Gabriela Ruse
Alexander Zverev (4) v Roberto Carballes Baena
Iga Swiatek (1) v Sofia Kenin
Jack Draper (pictured) (28) v Elias Ymer
Katie Boulter (32) v Tatjana Maria
Cameron Norrie v Facundo Diaz Acosta
Dan Evans v Alejandro Tabilo (24)
Harriet Dart v Zhuoxuan Bai
Jacob Fearnley v Alejandro Moro Canas
Paul Jubb v Thiago Seyboth Wild
Billy Harris v Jaume Munar
Henry Searle v Marcos Giron
Francesca Jones v Petra Martić
Jan Choinski v Luciano Darderi
Mark Duell reports Wimbledon fans are set for an emotional day should Sir Andy Murray declare himself fit for one last campaign at the All England Club.
The two-time former champion, who will give himself until the last minute to decide if he is able to play, is one of 12 Britons scheduled for singles action today.
Defending women’s champion Marketa Vondrousova will open play on Centre Court while seven-time winner Novak Djokovic begins his bid to reclaim the men’s title.
Good morning!
Hello and welcome to MailOnline’s live coverage as we serve up updates, reaction and pictures from the second day of the Wimbledon Championships.
One of the highlights of the British summer, the tournament got off to a star-studded start on Monday with ex-England football captain David Beckham, esteemed naturalist Sir David Attenborough and singer Katherine Jenkins seated in the Royal Box overlooking Centre Court.
On the court, Wimbledon fans will be hoping to get a glimpse of Sir Andy Murray who will decide whether he is fit enough to play his first round singles match against Tomas Machac.
Stick with our coverage as we bring you all the glitz, glamour and goings on at the All England Club.
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Wimbledon 2024 day two: Live scores, order of play and updates as Novak Djokovic cruises into the second round while Katie Boulter battles in opening set tie-break
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