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Wimbledon 2022: Serena Williams returns to Grand Slam action as Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic headline men's draw

(CNN)Dust has barely settled since the clay court season, so the world oftennisis already looking at Wimbledon. I am. This is the third Grand Slam of the year.

The tournament on Monday was caught up in a dispute a few weeks before the ball was hit at SW19, and the organizerwas a Russian and Belarusian player during the Ukrainian War. Was banned.
With this decision, the men's and women's tennis governing bodies, the ATP Tour and the WTA Tour,stripped Wimbledon's ranking points this year, but are still the best players in the world. Could not be stopped. I am joining.
Indeed,Serena Williamswill return to Grand Slam tennis after a year off from sports. This week she participated in a women's doubles event in Eastbourne with Ons Jabeur, but the pair had to withdraw from the tournament semi-finals after Jabeur suffered a knee injury. did.
With little experience in the match, it is difficult to predict how the 23 Grand Slam champions will fight at Wimbledon. At Wimbledon,French Open champion Igasweirtechis currently undefeated in 35 consecutive victories. It's definitely a favorite to win the title of Women's Singles.

In the men's draw, Rafael Nadal has a chance to rival Williams' 23 Grand Slam titles, but he is in a fierce competition with top-seeded Novak Djokovic, who is aiming for his victory. 4 consecutive victories at Wimbledon that are to be faced.

Serena returns

Williamstold CNNearlier this year that he would "don't give up" on his 24th Grand Slam title pursuit. Told. But her participation in Wimbledon was still a surprise.

A 40-year-old woman who is allowed wildcard entry into the tournament will face France's Harmony Tan in the first round.

Despite the fact that grass isn't her favorite surface, the best form of Swiertech in the world so far this year is that she won her third Grand Slam title and was the first in Wimbledon. Suitable for winning the title of-She won the girl but the '2018 Championship. She faces Croatian qualifier Janafet in the first round.

Ashleigh Barty's retirement from tennis earlier this year means there are no defending champions in the women's draw, but former Wimbledon championsSimona Halep, Garbinem Guruza, Angelic Kelver is in the top 16 seeds.
TeenagerEmma Raducanu, US Open champion playing in her home Grand Slam, andCoco Gauff, French Open runner-up also draw.

Nadal, Djokovic Headline Men's Draw

On the men's side, the top two in the world ranking will be missed-Daniil Medvedev French Open due to Russia's ban A player and Alexander Zverev suffereddue to a long-term injury of.

This means that few people will overtake Nadal and Djokovic in this year's title. The Spaniards are trying to win the Grand Slam title for the third consecutive year.

Nadal's participation in Wimbledon looked uncertain after revealing the degree ofof an ongoing foot injury at the French Open, to pass the tournament. Relied on daily injections.

But prior to Wimbledon, he said he hadn't been dragging for a week, adding that "every day the pain is different and it's progressing." He will play in the tournament for the first time in three years against Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina.

On the other hand, Djokovic could move one Grand Slam title behind Nadal if he wins at SW19. By doing so, he will win the Wimbledon title four times in a row in the open era, following Roger Federer, Pete Sampras and Bjorn Borg.

As the draw progresses according to the seed, Djokovic and Nadal will face each other for the second time in the Wimbledon final.

Other candidates for the men's title include Matteo Berrettini (last year's finalist who won the Queen's Club this week), French Open finalist Casper Ruud and fourth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas. It is included.

An additional incentive for players at Wimbledon this year is the increase in prize money to £ 40,350,000. This is an increase of 15.2% compared to last year. Winners of the men's and women's singles finals on July 9th and 10th will each win £ 2m.

Following the Covid-19 pandemic, it will be the first time in three years that a tournament will be held at full capacity.

Wimbledon already has another history after players were allowed to practice on the show court for the first time prior to the tournament. According to the organizers,

last year, a few playersslipped on the surface, and this decision allows players to get used to the situation and help them sleep on the court.

How to watch

Wimbledon airs on ESPN and tennis channels for US viewers, BBC and Eurosport take action for UK viewers Broadcast.

A complete list of broadcasters from countries around the world is availablehere