Emma Raducanu faces a formidable challenge at Wimbledon after being drawn against potential second-round opponent Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 champion who claimed victory at the Berlin Open last week.
The British player, who is currently dealing with a back problem, must first navigate past compatriot Mimi Xu in the opening round.
Should Raducanu advance through her initial matches, an even tougher test could await in the third round with world number one Aryna Sabalenka looming as a possible opponent.
Sabalenka begins her campaign against qualifier Carson Branstine.
Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper are currently preparing to compete at Wimbledon 2025
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Jack Draper faces an arduous route through the men's draw, finding himself in the same half as both Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic.
The British player could potentially meet Djokovic as early as the quarter-finals, whilst a semi-final clash with Sinner remains a possibility should both players progress through their respective sections.
This challenging draw presents significant obstacles for Draper's ambitions at SW19, with two of the tournament's strongest contenders standing between him and a potential final appearance.
The placement means Draper must navigate past some of tennis's elite players if he hopes to make a deep run at this year's Championships.
British No 2 Katie Boulter faces a stern examination in her opening match, having been drawn against ninth seed Paula Badosa in the first round.
The challenging draw extends beyond Boulter, with Raducanu set to begin her campaign against fellow Briton Mimi Xu whilst managing her ongoing back issue.
Emma Raducanu lost to Maya Joint in the second-round at Eastbourne on WednesdayReutersOther notable first-round encounters include defending champion Barbora Krejcikova facing Alexandra Eala in Tuesday's opening match on Centre Court.
Coco Gauff begins her tournament against Dayana Yastremska and could encounter Victoria Azarenka in the second round, whilst Naomi Osaka, who has yet to progress beyond the third round at SW19, opens against Australian qualifier Talia Gibson.
Naomi Osaka faces Australian qualifier Talia Gibson in her opening match, with a potential second-round encounter against Qinwen Zheng should she advance past her first opponent.
The Japanese player has never progressed beyond the third round at the All England Club.
Jack Draper will be aiming to win Wimbledon for the first time amid his brilliant form over the past 12 months
ReutersTwo-time Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova will make her final appearance at SW19, having been drawn against tenth seed Emma Navarro in what promises to be an emotional farewell for the Czech player.
These first-round matchups set the stage for what could be a compelling fortnight of tennis, with several intriguing storylines developing from the outset of the Championships.
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