Emma Raducanu will face Elise Merters today in a bid to secure a spot in the third round at Wimbledon. Raducanu, the former US Open champion, narrowly defeated Renata Zarazua in her Wimbledon return, describing her win as “winning ugly.” However, Mertens, who is ranked world No 33 in singles, poses a tougher challenge for the 21-year-old.
Raducanu expressed her desire to savor each win at Wimbledon, emphasizing the difficulty of winning matches. She stated that she is focused on giving her best on the court and not letting frustrations affect her performance. With no specific expectations for results, Raducanu is determined to fight and enjoy the experience at Wimbledon.
The match between Raducanu and Mertens is scheduled as the third match on Court No 1, following previous matches involving Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz. Play on Court No 1 is set to start at 1pm, so Raducanu’s match could begin around 4:30 to 5pm, subject to any delays or changes in the schedule.
Viewers in the UK can watch Wimbledon coverage on the BBC, with matches shown on BBC One, BBC Two, and accessible through the BBC iPlayer and BBC Sport website. The TV schedule for Wednesday includes live coverage on BBC Two from 10:30am to 12:15pm, with matches on outside courts available on the BBC Red Button from 11am to 9pm. Additional live coverage on BBC One and BBC Two will continue throughout the day, with a summary of the day’s events on “Today at Wimbledon” airing on BBC Two from 9pm to 10pm.