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  1. Australian Tennis Players at Wimbledon

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    AUSSIE DOMINATION

    There was a time when you almost had to be Australian to win Wimbledon. And Aussies are still a huge part of the All England Club story.

    Between 1956 and 1971, Australians won the men’s title 13 times in 16 years. Lew Hoad, Ashley Cooper, “Rocket” Rod Laver, Roy Emerson and John Newcombe were the heroes of that era.

    The dignified Laver – four times a winner in the 1960s – has been a regular and much-valued visitor to Wimbledon several times this century too.

    Margaret Court won the title three times between 1963 and 1970. Evonne Goolagong beat her to capture all our hearts the following year. And Ash Barty’s 2021 Wimbledon triumph – coming on the 50th anniversary of that Goolagong glory – couldn’t have been more timely.

    AUSSIE REBELS

    Meanwhile Pat Cash changed the face and tradition of Wimbledon by doing something extraordinary in 1987. On winning the men’s singles title, Aussie rebel Cash chose a rock-star celebration and clambered over the roof of the commentators’ box. From there he climbed up into the stands to reach his nearest and dearest and share his precious moment with them. Everyone watched amazed.

    Now that journey up to join the team has become the normal routine for players – and the All England Club has made it easier for winners to achieve that emotional reunion.

    Australians always bring something different – and there is often a hint of rebellion in the air. Lleyton Hewitt, the 2002 champion, brought with him the Aussie Fanatics, their fun-filled chanting a counter-balance to English formality.

    And Nick Kyrgios was perhaps the ultimate Aussie anti-hero, as he thrilled crowds all the way to the 2022 Wimbledon final with his irreverent attitude to practically everything.

    HIJIKATA

    The latest Australian hope, Alex de Minaur couldn’t be more different. But Brits adore this obvious Mr Nice Guy for his well-documented love story with their own top tennis star. Katie Boulter. Alex hasn’t come quite so close to winning Wimbledon as Kyrgios – yet.

    But Aussie doubles star Rinky Hijikata couldn’t have come much closer to glory in 2025, when he and partner David Pel only lost out in the Wimbledon final to all-British pair Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool.

    No doubt more Australian success at Wimbledon is just around the corner. History demands it! Come and enjoy Wimbledon 2027 to see how the story unfolds

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  2. THE CANADIANS ARE CONTENDERS!

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    CANADA

    Canada can boast some of the hottest young talent in world tennis. And that makes a trip to Wimbledon 2027 particularly enticing for the country’s passionate sports fans. 

    FELIX AUGER ALIASSIME

    Felix Auger Aliassime was twenty-five when he reached the Wimbledon quarter-finals in 2026. He was edged out by former winner Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-setter. But you get the feeling Felix will be reaching his peak in time for Wimbledon 2027.

    As we emerged from the thrills and spills of Wimbledon 2026, Auger Aliassime was ranked fourth in the world. When you climb that high in the game, you sense that a major triumph is just around the corner. It happened to Sascha Zverev on clay. We think it could happen to Felix on grass. And the increasing genius of Auger Aliassime isn’t the only reason for Canadians to feel good about Wimbledon 2027.  

    MBOKO AND FERNANDEZ

    Not long after Wimbledon 2025, Canadian sensation Victoria Mboko turned women’s tennis on its head. She stormed to a remarkable title triumph in Montreal to announce her arrival on the big stage.
    Mboko beat former Grand Slam title winners Sofia Kenin, Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina and Naomi Osaka on her way to glory. 

    Injury ruled Victoria out of Wimbledon 2026 – meaning that Serena Williams had to look elsewhere for her doubles partner. But why shouldn’t the powerful teenager arrive at Wimbledon 2027 even stronger, with almost a year’s extra experience under her belt? Mboko could be a serious contender at the 2027 Wimbledon Championships.

    Another Canadian youngster entertained tennis lovers even before Mboko’s breakthrough year. We knew all about Leylah Fernandez from her US Open final epic against eventual winner Emma Raducanu in 2021. Leylah is still only 23 – and we feel she is capable of even greater things. 

    FINALISTS

    A Canadian is going to win Wimbledon one day. Could Felix Auger Aliassime or Victoria Mboko become the next big contender at Wimbledon?  Compatriots have come close on several occasions.

    Big-serving Milos Raonic reached the Wimbledon final in 2016. Eugenie Bouchard did the same in 2014. Denis Shapovalov made the semi-finals of Wimbledon 2021. Surely a Canadian crown is coming on grass soon? 

    DABROWSKI

    We can’t complete our appraisal of the battling Canadians without paying tribute to Gabriela Dabrowski. She reached the women’s doubles final of Wimbledon 2024, just as she had done in 2019. Gabriela and her Kiwi partner Erin Routliffe were eventually edged out in the 2024 showpiece by Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova.

    Behind the scenes, Gabriela had begun dealing with breast cancer. And at Wimbledon 2026, she was sought out for a friendly and encouraging conversation by fellow cancer survivor Catherine, Princess of Wales. It wasa touching moment.

    Once more, Ottawa’s Dabrowski suffered the heartbreak of a loss in the final at Wimbledon, however. She and her Brazilian partner Luisa Stefani were edged out in the women’s doubles showpiece by France’s Kristina Mladenovic and China’s Guo Hanyu. But Canada can always be immensely proud of the courage Dabrowski showed to bounce back into Wimbledon contention against the odds.   

    There will always be a captivating Canadian twist at Wimbledon. Come and see how the plot unfolds for Canadians at Wimbledon 2027! You might well find one or two of your heroes are central to the story!

  3. THE CANADIANS ARE CONTENDERS! 

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    FELIX and DENIS

    Canadian hot-shot Felix Auger Aliassime was a Wimbledon quarter-finalist in 2021 – and he is still showing plenty of promise. There’s no reason why Felix can’t be a strong contender for Wimbledon 2025. He’s a top 20 star and a class act by common consent. Still only 24, Auger Aliassime will be one to watch at the All England Club next time around.

    Meanwhile Denis Shapovalov made the semi-finals of Wimbledon 2021 – and he loves playing on grass. Even though he was injured in 2023, Denis still made the fourth round of Wimbledon that year. By reaching the quarter-finals of the 2024 Citi DC Open in Washington, Shapovalov showed that a sudden return to his finest form is always possible. He is capable of a deep run at Wimbledon 2025 because he already has so much experience for his age. 

    FINALISTS

    A Canadian is going to win Wimbledon some time soon. They have come close on several occasions. Big-serving Milos Raonic reached the Wimbledon final in 2016 – and Eugenie Bouchard had done the same in 2014. 

    In the women’s doubles, Gabriela Dabrowski reached the final at Wimbledon 2024, just as she had done in 2019. Gabriela and Kiwi partner Erin Routliffe were eventually edged out by fourth seeds Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova on tie-breaks. But it was great to see a Canadian back in the mix.  

    LEYLAH and BIANCA

    Leylah Fernandez is a fearsome Grand Slam contender on her day. She reached the US Open final in 2021 and came so close to taking the title. Only Toronto-born Emma Raducanu pipped her at the post. And Leylah reached the 2023 French Open final in the women’s doubles alongside Taylor Townsend. It feels like glory is just around the corner. Leylah has the talent to achieve great things at Wimbledon if the puts her mind to it. And she isn’t the only one.

    Bianca Andreescu already knows what it’s like to win a Grand Slam title after her extraordinary success in the US Open final of 2019 against the great Serena Williams. Andreescu will always be able to say she was the first Canadian to win a major – but she wants more silverware. In 2023 Bianca reached the finals of the mixed doubles at the French Open with Michael Venus. And she showed great promise by reaching the third round of the singles at Wimbledon in 2023 and 2024.

    Canadians will see 2025 as a year of opportunity for their stars at Wimbledon – and with good reason!

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  4. Wimbledon results weren’t everything. Meeting the Princess of Wales again meant so much. 

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    I was determined to enjoy every second of Wimbledon this year, going into the tournament I knew any draw was going to be incredibly tough. You have to make the most of each moment as a player and even though the playing side was over for me much more quickly than I would have liked, Wimbledon is my home Grand Slam and there is nothing quite like the All England Club. I’m not going to say grass is the easiest of surfaces for someone with my level of disability but I can still enjoy the matches I play, and enjoy the challenge of competing. A score line can be what it is, it doesn’t always tell the full story and a win or a loss doesn’t define you as a tennis player or as a person. 

    In the singles, I was drawn to play Kgothatso Montjane. KG is a strong player and she served incredibly well in our match. She varied her serve out wide, even on the deuce side, you could really see how much she has been working on that. It made it really tough to make any inroads on her service games. I felt that I served pretty well at times too. And made good choices throughout the match, so as much as I was disappointed with the result, I wasn’t disappointed with my performance. That can be hard to get your head around sometimes as we are all competitors but you have to work really hard on seeing progress in a process. 

    The Doubles draw was equally tough. Partnering with Colombian, Angelica Bernal again after a strong performance at Roland Garros we were eager to get a result. But the Chinese pairing of Zhenzhen Zhu and Xiaohui Li have been really strong this year. Zhu plays a really tricky game and Li can hit the ball so hard. We knew we both had games to make an impression on the pair though, Angelica hits a really good strong heavy ball which can push our opponents back, and then I have  the hands to hit some drop shots and angles and finish short balls. Unfortunately it wasn’t to be, and after a good patch in the first set where we clawed back three games, the Chinese were just too strong and didn’t allow us to play our game. Of course I was disappointed, but with other Brits still in action there was an opportunity to follow their campaigns and enjoy the Championships in all its glory. 

    This included being invited to welcome the Princess of Wales to the Championships on the final day, just before the men’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. These are always pinch me moments. The Princess looked very radiant and vibrant in her purple dress despite her recent health issues and she strikes me as such a strong person.

    It wasn’t the first time I had met her or other royalty. Earlier in the summer I had been to a Buckingham Palace Garden Party in relation to my British Empire Medal award.

    But I think Wimbledon was only her second public appearance since the cancer diagnosis, so I felt very honoured to be part of that and to also share a special moment with Princess Charlotte. 

    So, all attention now turns to the Paralympics in Paris at the end of August. I will get my head down again with my team, look at where small adjustments and improvements can be made and work hard on those so that I head into the Paralympics in the best possible position to maximise my place there. And of course, I’ll let you know how it all goes out there. 

  5. The Excitement of The First Week at Wimbledon

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    What’s so special about buying tickets for the first week of Wimbledon? Many people think it’s the best week of all!

    On the first day of Wimbledon, everything is so fresh and exciting. We have waited all year for this. At last the gates open. We can walk into the beautiful All England Club. We know it is ours to enjoy again in all its magnificence. The highlight of the glorious British summer!

    We feel history in the air. And we wonder what fresh history will be created over the next fortnight. The sense of anticipation is unbeatable in world sport.

    The buzz and the sheer joy of the first and second days are unsurpassed by anything that follows, however dramatic.

    We rub shoulders with celebrities and old friends. We know the tennis entertainment will last long into the sultry English summer evenings.

    All the top stars will play, win or lose, in the first week.

    If you want to guarantee seeing your favourite player, you have to buy tickets for the first week. Why? A living legend or current superstar might not make it past the first few days. Grand Slam winners can suffer the same unfortunate fate in the early intensity of gladiatorial battle as relative unknowns. Just ask Coco Gauff!

    Let’s take a look at what happened in the first few dramatic days at Wimbledon 2025. A record total of eight top-ten seeded men and women were knocked out in the very first round – not just poor Coco! And by the start of the first Friday, 36 seeded players had been eliminated in all.

    Want to guarantee seeing your personal favourite? Be at Wimbledon 2026 from the start!

    Regardless of entertaining surprises, Week One of Wimbledon always has so much to offer. Don’t underestimate the intensity of the pleasure during this amazing journey. It comes from the very first minutes of the tournament and the tingle of anticipation they bring, to the sheer volume of incredible action that follows everywhere you look. The relentless euphoria is something everyone should experience at least once.

    Enjoy this glorious rollercoaster ride, right through to the first weekend. You will already have made memories to last a lifetime.

    In 2025, first Friday evening match on Centre Court between Emma Raducanu and Aryna Sabalenka – under the roof and bright lights – provided arguably the best atmosphere and some of the most magical moments of the entire women’s tournament.

    There’s barely time to take a breath during Week One, or reflect upon all the sporting riches already witnessed. And this gripping tennis drama is all set against a magical backdrop that provides a unique fusion of history and glamour. It’s evident everywhere you look. And it’s waiting for you at Wimbledon 2026.

    Why wait until the second week to taste this all? Why miss out on the earlier action?

    For those of us who know and love Wimbledon and have been going there for decades, the first week is every bit as enticing as the second week. That’s the simple truth.

    We’d strongly advise that you try to experience both weeks if you can. Then you will know the true charm of Wimbledon in all its glory. You will feel the tension building and the mood changing from one week to the next. Book your Wimbledon Debenture Tickets  with us today and don’t miss out on a single special moment of Grand Slam action!

  6. A Different Tension to The Second Week at Wimbledon

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    Remember, this is the most prestigious tournament in world tennis. The players have spent years dreaming of the chance to win Wimbledon. For the lucky few, there is the opportunity to make that dream a reality – or even taste the ultimate sporting glory yet again.

    But can they deliver when it matters, at the business end of the fortnight? Can they make a name for themselves? Have the established stars found the consistent mental strength to live up to the burden of expectation created by their already-huge reputations?

    This is where it gets really interesting. This is where Wimbledon turns into a psychological thriller.

    For all the joys and shocks of the first week, Wimbledon becomes truly serious from the second Monday onwards, This is the week where the in-form players clash, resulting in the most astounding and sustained brilliance likely to be seen anywhere on the sporting globe.

    Sure, big names will fall in the first week and underdogs will hit the headlines. These twists are all part of the Wimbledon drama we love so much.

    For the purist, however, for the true connoisseur of the game, the quality of the contest is everything. Those discerning fans come to watch outstanding match-ups at close quarters – and expect to be treated to mind-blowing quality from both sides of the net. Wimbledon is all about the second week on the show courts for those with an eye for technical excellence and steely nerve – for those who wish to be amazed by players at their very peak.

    The final stages of Wimbledon 2026 will bring out the very best in the true greats. We are starting to see this regularly from the stratospheric stroke play of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. It’s now one of the great rivalries in world sport. And at Wimbledon, they’re never likely to meet until the final itself now.

    The most spectacular show comes on the second Sunday. Others would dearly love to be part of it. American star Taylor Fritz is often involved in some of the very best matches at the business end of any Wimbledon. Can he now fight for the title?

    Meanwhile Amanda Anisimova was triumphant in the match of the women’s tournament at Wimbledon 2025 – her glittering semi-final against Aryna Sabalenka.

    The supporting cast to Sinner and Alcaraz at Wimbledon 2026 will be colourful and impressive. And let’s recognise that not even Sinner produced quite such a flawless final display as Iga Swiatek did in the women’s showpiece last time.

    You’ll witness performances of superhuman strength and sporting bravery when you book your seats for Wimbledon 2026. You can do so by clicking on Wimbledon Debenture Tickets today. Don’t miss a second of the action!

  7. I’m no Billie Jean King but we’re making progress – Lucy Shuker BEM.

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    I’m currently Chair of the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Player Council, so I thought it might be interesting to give you a bit of insight.

    I’m really enjoying my role. It has been an interesting experience engaging in conversations with the ITF about the future of our sport. Of course, there have been challenges. But I’m extremely passionate about leaving the sport in a better place than it was when I started playing. 

    Billie Jean King is a huge inspiration to many of us. She has been a pioneer for change within tennis for so many decades. In fact Billie is a huge supporter of wheelchair tennis – and can often be seen supporting players at the Grand Slams. 

    I’d like to think I’m doing my bit in my own way, along with a lot of other people who understand the issues we face in wheelchair tennis and the improvements that could and are being made.

    One great recent development is that the size of the draws at Grand Slams has doubled from eight to sixteen for the men’s and women’s draws. This comprises of the top fourteen wheelchair tennis players who gain direct entry – plus two wild cards. The Quad division has also seen advancements with 16 draws at both the Australian and US Open. All of these changes are really positive and reflective of the increased depth and talent in wheelchair tennis. 

    This is something I’m extremely passionate about. Larger draw sizes at major events reflect the talent in our sport and give more players the opportunity to compete at the highest level.

    The Grand Slams are hugely influential to wheelchair tennis. They have been very supportive in putting more money into the sport. Increasing prize money is a massive help. Hopefully that will have the added effect of attracting even more players into our sport. 

    On a basic level, that extra money can go towards players’ travel costs and helps their coaches or physios to attend tournaments abroad with them. It’s an expensive business.

    Another big topic of conversation in many disability sports is classification. We have seen some recent changes in how players are classified. Now the International Tennis Federation have designated staff working on classification and gathering evidence to make good long-term decisions in that important area.

    There are many opinions about classification in wheelchair tennis. There’s an ongoing debate about whether we make changes to the existing divisions. This could have the potential to grow the sport. At the moment, there’s a population of wheelchair users who have a disability similar to mine and don’t choose to pursue wheelchair tennis – because of the perceived difficulty competing against players that are much more able than them.

    I’m really passionate about this. I love tennis, it’s such an amazing sport and has given me so much. I would love to see more spinal cord injured players coming into the sport. And if that means making adjustments, then I can only see that as a positive thing. 

    Any far-reaching decisions in wheelchair tennis tend to be made at the end of each four-year cycle, marked by the Paralympics. So at the end of this year there may or may not be some changes. 

    As you can probably tell, I enjoy advocating for change and working with the decision-makers to see those changes come about wherever possible. That way I can help keep things moving in a progressive direction for future generations of players.

    I’m coming towards the end of my career. And when I finally stop playing, I’d like to stay involved in tennis in some way. What the sport has given me has been life-changing – and I’d like to be able to continue to give something back.

    I’m grateful for all that wheelchair tennis has allowed me to achieve. And that British Empire Medal I mentioned in my last blog – which made me feel so honoured and humbled – will give me a very special day in May. I’ve been invited to Buckingham Palace for a garden party with other recipients. That’s part of the recognition for my services to sport. I can still remember the excitement I felt when I received a letter in the post informing me of the award.

    Soon after that garden party, I’ll be in a long string of tournaments that all lead to Paris for the Paralympics if all goes well. What a summer lies ahead! And I’ll try to enjoy every moment and share it all with you.

    Lucy      

    The wheelchair tennis tournaments take place in the second week of Wimbledon 2024.

  8. 2024 will be a year to remember for Lucy Shuker BEM.

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    This year is already a very special one for me, and I’m delighted to be sharing my 2024 with you after renewing my partnership with WDH. 

    I’ve had a good start – and I’m feeling fit and healthy. I already feel like I’m moving well and hitting the ball sweetly. I put in a lot of hard work in the off season and I think my new RGK chair set up has also really helped me to continue to push the boundaries of what is possible with my disability.

    I achieved some good wins in Australia. And even if the draw at the Grand Slam event didn’t go my way, I returned from Down Under feeling good about what lies ahead. I think that confidence was reflected again last week in an encouraging win in Rotterdam against France’s Pauline Deroulede by coming back 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 to reach the singles semis at the ABN AMRO Open. I lost to Pauline a few times last year so it was good to get the win. 

    It’s all part of a bigger picture in a way, because this is Paralympics year. If I make it to Paris 2024 it will be my fifth successive Paralympic Games. I think this record is one of the reasons why I was the proud recipient of a British Empire Medal for services to sport. It is such an honour and so humbling. It’s been a long journey and sometimes I allow myself to think: ‘Not bad for a girl who broke her back at the age of 21.’ 

    My first Paralympics was Beijing back in 2008. Then at London 2012 I was lucky enough to win the first Paralympic medal for Great Britain in women’s wheelchair tennis, along with Jordanne Whiley in the doubles.

    We won bronze again at Rio 2016. And then we went one better by taking the silver in Tokyo, the best a British women’s pairing has achieved. It was also the first time the same partnership had been on the podium at three successive games. 

    Jordanne has retired now. That means I’ll be teaming up with a new partner for the Paralympics in Paris this summer. There are a number of GB women in the mix. Cornelia Oosthuizen is a player that has come through the Invictus Games route to our sport. She brings a lot of experience – and it’s always fun to be on court with her. 

    Younger players are coming through too. Both Abbie Breakwell and Ruby Bishop are contenders for the Paralympics – and it’s been exciting to see them competing at bigger tournaments.

    All I can say is this: if I make it to Paris, I’ll be just as proud as I was for my first Paralympics sixteen years ago. I’m patriotic – I think you’ve got to be when you represent your country. 

    Sir Andy Murray is on record saying that his Olympic golds gave him more satisfaction than any other victories, Carlos Alcaraz is already talking about how much he would love to win a gold for Spain at Paris 2024. The Olympics and Paralympics are important to us players. 

    It’s also fantastic to think I could get a chance to play on Philippe Chatrier or Suzanne Lenglen at the Paralympics. Those iconic show courts offer a wonderful stage for anyone lucky enough to play on them.

    Of course, there will be a huge event in Paris before that. Roland Garros will take place in June. Qualifying for the Grand Slams is always a big target for me. They are special events to be at with the best players in the world. The beautiful clay of Roland Garros is always a challenge – but it isn’t as hard to move a wheelchair around on as the grass of Wimbledon. 

    It’s always special to play at my home Grand Slam in front of supportive crowds, though. And this year Wimbledon has increased the draw sizes for wheelchair tennis from 8 players to 16. This is happening in both the men’s and women’s divisions – and that’s another monumental step forward for our game. It’s also testament to the strength and depth of our sport – and I’ll talk more about that next time.

    All this leads to the Paralympics at the end of August – and the chance to go for more medals. I’ll be doing everything I can to make that happen. And however the year unfolds, I want to enjoy 2024.

    I’m looking forward to what lies ahead – and I hope WDH and its regular blog readers are too.

    That’s all for now. Next time I’ll give you a glimpse into some of the issues and developments off the court. And they’re pretty interesting too! Love, Lucy

    The wheelchair tennis tournaments take place in the second week of Wimbledon 2024.

  9. Taylor Fritz Faces Stefanos Tsitsipas, Coco Gauff Wins Again

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    Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff are making their mark at the Australian Open already.

    The first Grand Slam of the season is warming up nicely – and leading us to look forward to what lies ahead later this year.

    We can’t wait to see Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff – arguably the best Americans on grass – at Wimbledon 2024!

    Jessica Pegula and Ben Shelton may have been knocked out earlier than expected on the Melbourne hard courts. But they’ll be back with a bang soon enough.

    And other Americans have hit their stride Down Under in delightful style. Fritz and Gauff are showing clear signs of a quality that should last all year long.

    Stunning fun awaits American fans at the All England Club in July. And it’s great news for all those planning to come to this historic Wimbledon 2024.

    It could be the final goodbye for Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and perhaps even Novak Djokovic on grass. The young guns are taking over – and Americans are at the forefront of the changing of the guard.

    Taylor and Coco are certainly ones to watch.

    Fritz defeated Fabian Maroszan despite being bamboozled by drop-shots in the opening set. Deep hitting soon neutralised that troublesome tactic – and Fritz took control.

    He earned a mouth-watering reward for that 3-6, 6-4, 6-2, 6-2 victory – a dazzling fourth-round clash against one of the most charismatic men in the game.

    Fritz will now play last year’s Australian Open finalist, Stefanos Tsitsipas. And that should provide us with a thrilling battle between two of our favourite swashbuckling heroes.

    The Greek leads the head-to-head 3-1. But Fritz took their last contest in Monte Carlo.

    Taylor knows he will have to hit the ground running against Tsitsipas. Stef has been tipped by none other than Aussie anti-hero Nick Kyrgios to win the tournament!

    But this is a match we’re all going to relish after Tsitsipas dismissed the Frenchman Luca Van Assche 6-3, 6-0, 6-4.

    ‘I wanted to go out here today and show a passionate and determined Stef from the very beginning,’ Tsitsipas revealed later.

    If Fritz can meet fire with fire, the explosive results should be awesome to behold.

    Meanwhile Coco Gauff is leading the way among the women in the early rounds at Melbourne.

    She produced an overwhelming performance to see off fellow American Alycia Parks 6-0, 6-2.

    And Coco’s next opponent, Magdalena Frech will know she has her work cut out just to compete with Gauff in this kind of form.

    Taylor Fritz and Coco Gauff will be huge Centre Court stars at Wimbledon 2024!

    Don’t forget Taylor was a Wimbledon quarter-finalist in 2022.

    Would you like to be there to watch their latest campaign at Wimbledon?

    Get in touch and we can make it happen!