Venus Williams v. Elina Svitolina Highlights Wimbledon Opening Day
Novak Djokovic launches his title defense Monday followed by a women's wild card showdown.
By Richard Pagliaro | Saturday, July 1, 2023
Reigning champion Novak Djokovic launches Wimbledon Centre Court play on Monday.
Then comes a women's wild-card showdown.
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Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams takes on former world No. 3 and 2019 semifinalist Elina Svitolina .
In keeping with tradition, Djokovic opens Centre Court play against 67th-ranked Argentinean Pedro Cachin.
The second-seeded Djokovic is playing for an eighth Wimbledon championship, including a fifth consecutive crown at SW19.
Twenty-three years after winning her maiden Wimbledon, the 43-year Williams returns to Centre Court in what may well be her farewell to The Championships.
World No. 75 Svitolina has won three of four career meetings vs. Williams.
Former world No. 1 Williams will make her 24th career Wi...