In an exciting draw ceremony at Wimbledon, it has been revealed that British tennis stars Emma Raducanu and Andy Murray will face challenging opponents in the opening round of the tournament. Raducanu, who missed last year's Wimbledon due to injury, will take on Russian 22nd seed Ekaterina Alexandrova, while Murray, if fit, will go up against Czech player Tomas Machac.

Murray, 37, has been dealing with a back cyst and underwent surgery recently. He has expressed his intention to wait until the last minute to determine if he can compete on Tuesday. With his retirement plans looming, Murray hopes to make a memorable farewell appearance at Wimbledon. However, he believes it is increasingly likely that he may be unable to participate in the singles event.

Meanwhile, seven-time men's champion Novak Djokovic, who is also recovering from injury, has been drawn against Czech debutant Vit Kopriva. Djokovic, 34, underwent minor knee surgery after withdrawing from the French Open quarter-finals. His placement in the draw places him on the opposite side from defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, making a rematch of last year's final possible only in the later stages of the tournament.

Other notable British players include Katie Boulter, ranked 32nd, who will face German veteran Tatjana Maria, and Jack Draper, newly seeded at 29th, who will compete against Swedish qualifier Elias Ymer. Draper could potentially meet Cameron Norrie, the former British men's number one, in the second round.

Murray's decision on whether he can participate in the singles will have implications for his potential appearance in the men's doubles alongside his brother Jamie. The brothers were drawn against Australian team John Peers and Rinky Hijikata in what could be a thrilling match.

As for Raducanu, the 21-year-old is eager to make her return to the All England Club after missing last year's tournament due to injury. She enters the grass-court Grand Slam with promising form, having reached the semi-finals in Nottingham and the quarter-finals in Eastbourne. In Eastbourne, Raducanu scored a memorable victory over American world number five Jessica Pegula, her first win against a top-10 opponent.

The first round of Wimbledon will feature a total of 19 British participants across both the men's and women's singles. The competitors are determined to make their mark on the prestigious tournament and give the home crowd something to cheer about.

With match-ups finalized, British players are preparing to showcase their skills on the iconic grass courts of Wimbledon. Tennis fans around the world eagerly anticipate the start of the tournament on Monday, where they will witness the thrilling battles and incredible performances from these talented athletes.