British tennis sensation Andy Murray will make his return to Wimbledon today as he competes in both the doubles and mixed doubles with Emma Raducanu. Meanwhile, young Brit Jack Draper will take on Cam Norrie after Harriet Dart's thrilling victory over fellow British player Katie Boulter. Fans were also treated to a show of sportsmanship as Murray's opponent, Novak Djokovic, gave him a standing ovation after their match. However, Djokovic will continue on to face either Alexei Popyrin or Thomas Martin Etcheverry.
Introduction
British tennis sensation Andy Murray made a triumphant return to Wimbledon on Tuesday, competing in both the doubles and mixed doubles tournaments alongside Emma Raducanu and Camila Giorgi, respectively. The former World No. 1 received a standing ovation from his opponent, Novak Djokovic, following their match.
Match Highlights
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Other British Players
Top 5 FAQs
Q1: What is Andy Murray's current ranking? A1: Murray is currently ranked No. 52 in the world.
Q2: How many Grand Slams has Andy Murray won? A2: Murray has won three Grand Slams: Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016, and the US Open in 2012.
Q3: Who was Novak Djokovic's opponent in the first round of Wimbledon? A3: Djokovic's opponent in the first round was Soon-woo Kwon.
Q4: Who will Harriet Dart face in the second round of Wimbledon? A4: Dart will face either Sloane Stephens or Bianca Andreescu in the second round.
Q5: What is the prize money for the Wimbledon singles champion? A5: The prize money for the Wimbledon singles champion in 2023 is £2 million.
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