In last year’s final, 21-year-old Spanish player Alcaraz defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic, even though it was only his fourth grass-court competition.
It is customary for the current men’s champion to begin his defense in the opening game on Center Court.
Thus, on the legendary show court, third seed Alcaraz takes on Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal at 13:30 BST.
I say it’s nice to be back at Wimbledon all the time. Alcaraz, who just won his third major of the year at the French Open, claimed that it is more special to be the reigning champion.
Fantastic run, amazing memories from last year. I can’t wait to get started on the event and hopefully repeat last year’s outcome.”
Day one’s second match on Center Court features the comeback of British player Emma Raducanu.
At roughly 16:00 BST, Raducanu, 21, who was injured during the event the previous year, will take on Renata Zarazua, a lucky loser from Mexico.
The 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova was scheduled to face world number 135 Raducanu, who was granted a wildcard, however the Russian withdrew on Monday morning owing to sickness.
The winner, Zarazua, who was eliminated in the third qualifying round, will play in the main draw at the All England Club.
