2024-07-01 17:00:01
Novak Djokovic is on a quest to make history, aiming for his 25th major singles title and to match Roger Federer’s impressive record of eight Wimbledon men’s singles crowns. Meanwhile, Stan Wawrinka is chasing a career Grand Slam, a feat that would cement his legacy in the tennis world. Carlos Alcaraz, the current champion, will face stiff competition as he attempts to defend his title. The 2024 Championships mark a significant milestone, being the 137th edition of the prestigious tournament, the 130th staging of the Ladies’ Singles event, and the 56th in the Open Era. This Grand Slam event is proudly presented by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) and is part of the 2024 ATP and WTA Tour calendars, as well as the 2024 ITF junior and wheelchair competitions.
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Wimbledon 2024 Men’s Singles Draw
Carlos Alcaraz, still basking in the glory of his maiden French Open triumph last month, faces a daunting task as he vies for another Grand Slam title. He’ll have to contend with Jannik Sinner, the reigning Australian Open champion, and the formidable Novak Djokovic, a seven-time Wimbledon winner.
Top seed Sinner finds himself in the top quarter, facing a challenging path ahead. His journey begins against Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann, and he may encounter a familiar foe in Matteo Berrettini, the 2021 finalist, in the second round. Berrettini has been in impressive form, having reached the Stuttgart final just two weeks ago.
Wimbledon 2024 Men’s Singles Draw
The Indian contingent is set to make its mark in the men’s doubles main draw at Wimbledon 2024, with four talented players vying for glory. Rohan Bopanna will join forces with Matthew Ebden, while Sumit Nagal will team up with Serbia’s Dusan Lajovic.
Yuki Bhambri will partner with Frenchman Albano Olivetti, and N. Sriram Balaji will pair up with local favourite Luke Johnson. The stage is set for some thrilling matches, and Indian fans will be eagerly watching the progress of their homegrown stars in the prestigious tournament.
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