The two-time champion says he’s desperate to “feel the buzz” of Centre Court one more time before he retires – but injury may see him withdraw from the tournament.

There were wins for defending men’s champion Carlos Alcaraz and returning former British number one Emma Raducanu yesterday.

Wildcards Lily Miyazaki and Sonay Kartal join them in round two, but several Brits – including Liam Broady and Heather Watson – were knocked out.

24-time Grand Slam winner Novak Djokovic and women’s top seed Iga Swiatek are among star names in action today.