Emma Raducanu’s Wimbledon ReturnEmma Raducanu’s Wimbledon Return Match Details: * Opponent: Renata Zarazua (Mexico) * Court: Center Court * Date: Monday, July 3, 2023 Broadcast Information: * BBC One (UK) * BBC Two (UK) * BBC iPlayer * BBC Sport (UK) Match Time: * Expected Start: Approximately 4 PM BST Background: * Emma Raducanu, the 2021 US Open champion, returns to Wimbledon for the first time since 2021. * Raducanu’s original opponent, Ekaterina Alexandrova, withdrew due to injury, giving Zarazua a lucky loser berth. * Raducanu has shown good form on grass leading up to the championships, including a victory over top-10 opponent Jessica Pegula. Key Points: * Raducanu faces a lower-ranked opponent in Zarazua, providing her with an opportunity to advance in the tournament. * Raducanu has downplayed expectations, but her performance in Eastbourne and recent form on grass suggest she is in good shape. * Center Court will host the match, following the conclusion of reigning men’s champion Carlos Alcaraz’s match. Wimbledon Playing Order for Monday, July 3: CENTER COURT * 1:30 PM: Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) vs. Mark Lajal (EST) * ~4:00 PM: Renata Zarazua (MEX) vs. Emma Raducanu (GBR) * Caroline Dolehide (US) vs. Coco Gauff (US) (2)
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Emma Raducanu returns to Wimbledon for the first time in two years. The former US Open champion will face a late change of opponent on Center Court today.
Raducanu was scheduled to face 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova, but the Russian pulled out injured at the last minute on Monday. This means that she will now face the Mexican lucky loser and number 98 in the world, Renata Zarazua.
The British missed the tournament last year due to surgery on both wrists and an ankle, but has already shown that she is in good shape on the grass field in the run-up to the championships.
The Wimbledon wildcard secured her first victory over a top 10 opponent when she beat Jessica Pegula in Eastbourne, and Raducanu is confident ahead of the tournament.
Before the change of opponent, Raducanu played down expectations, saying she would be “over the moon” if she made it past the first round. But now that she’s up against a lower-ranked player, it certainly presents a chance. Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Emma Raducanu against Renata Zarazua?
Raducanu vs Zarazua is the second match of three on Center Court today. As usual, the match will be opened on Center Court by the reigning men’s champion, with Carlos Alcaraz taking on qualifier Mark Lajal.
Alcaraz’s match starts around 1.45pm BST and if the Spaniard is on form he can expect to win within a few hours, although he is taken to a tiebreak in a first set, which he narrowly wins.
So Raducanu could count on being on the field around 4 p.m Monday afternoon, but it could also be a little later.
How can I view it?
Wimbledon will be shown on the BBC in the UK, with full coverage of the tournament on BBC One, BBC Two and on the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport websites.
What’s the TV show on Monday?
10:30-12:15 – Live coverage – BBC Two
11am-9pm – Live report from outdoor courts – BBC Red Button
12:15-13:00 – Live coverage – BBC One
1pm-9pm – Live coverage – BBC Two
2pm-6pm – Live coverage – BBC One
9pm-10pm – Today at Wimbledon – BBC Two
Wimbledon Playing Order – Monday 1 July
CENTER COURT – SHOW COURT – 1:30 PM START
Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) (3) vs. Mark Lajal (EST)
Renata Zarazua (MEX) vs Emma Raducanu (GBR)
Caroline Dolehide (US) vs Coco Gauff (US) (2)
For the full playing order, click here.
