British player Sonay Kartal is among those waiting for the covers to come off on the outside courts.

If needed, the roof will make sure matches start on time on Centre Court, where qualifier Ollie Tarvet meets defending men’s champion Carlos Alcaraz later today.

That’s followed by Emma Raducanu’s clash with 2023 women’s title winner Marketa Vondrousova.

Over on Number One Court, Cameron Norrie has a lunchtime meeting with 12th seed Frances Tiafoe.