Emma Raducanu says she is 'ready to go' on the first day of Wimbledon after a week of uncertainty caused by a side strain.
Live across BBC TV, radio and online with extensive coverage on BBC iPlayer, Red Button, Connected TVs and mobile app.British women's number one Emma Raducanu and two-time champion Andy Murray are set for Centre Court when Wimbledon gets under way on Monday.
Asked if it led to concerns she could not play, she said: "There were moments in the week we weren't really sure." Serbia's Novak Djokovic, who is the defending men's champion, opens the tournament on Centre Court at 13:30 as tradition dictates.As well as Raducanu and Murray, there are seven other British players in action on Monday.
Tunisia's Ons Jabeur opens Court One at 13:00 when she faces Swedish qualifier Mirjam Bjorklund, followed by the opening matches for Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz and 2018 champion Angelique Kerber.It's full steam ahead - Raducanu
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