Wimbledon 2024 LIVE: Andy Murray leaves fans waiting to see if he will play on Centre Court on second day of Championships - after David Beckham and Sir David Attenborough watch Emma Raducanu cruise to victory in opening round
Sir Andy Murray will today decide whether he is fit enough to play on Centre Court in what is expected to be his last singles campaign at Wimbledon.
The two-time former champion is one of 12 British players scheduled for singles action today after Emma Raducanu, Lily Mayazaki and Sonay Kartal passed through to the second round on Monday.
The Championships kicked off in star-studded fashion as former England football captain David Beckham took his seat in the Royal Box on Centre Court where he was joined by Sir David Attenborough, Katherine Jenkins, Jamie Cullum and Alexander Armstrong.
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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.
Read Mark's report here:
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07:09
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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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