As the prestigious Wimbledon 2024 begins today at the All England Club in London, Indian players are all set to take the field in different categories. Sumit Nagal will be facing world No. 53 Miomir Kecmanovic in the first round while Rohan Bopanna will be in action with his doubles partner Matthew Ebden. N Sriram Balaji and Yuki Bhambri will also be competing in the men's doubles category, with tough opponents in their first-round matches. Catch all the excitement live on Star Sports Network or Disney+ Hotstar.
Indian Tennis Stars Set to Shine at Wimbledon 2024
As the hallowed grounds of the All England Club in London prepare to welcome the prestigious Wimbledon Championships 2024, Indian tennis stars are ready to make their mark on the world stage.
Sumit Nagal Faces World No. 53 Kecmanovic
India's top-ranked singles player, Sumit Nagal, will face a formidable challenge in his first-round match against world No. 53 Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia. Nagal, who made history as the first Indian in seven years to reach the second round of Wimbledon in 2019, will be eager to repeat that feat and make a deep run into the tournament.
Rohan Bopanna Teams Up with Ebden
Rohan Bopanna, India's most experienced doubles player, will team up with Australian Matthew Ebden in the men's doubles category. The duo has enjoyed success on the ATP Tour, including winning the Adelaide International 1 title earlier this year. They will be hoping to use their experience and chemistry to challenge the top teams in Wimbledon.
Balaji and Bhambri Take on Tough Opponents
N Sriram Balaji and Yuki Bhambri will also be competing in the men's doubles category. Balaji and his partner Saketh Myneni reached the quarterfinals of Wimbledon in 2018, while Bhambri and Divij Sharan have won two Challenger Tour titles together. They will face tough opponents in their first-round matches, but will be determined to make an impact.
Live Coverage and Streaming
Tennis fans in India can catch all the Wimbledon action live on the Star Sports Network or stream it on Disney+ Hotstar.
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