Wimbledon 2023: Djokovic, Murray Return After Surgeries

Wimbledon 2023 is set to witness the return of two tennis legends, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, who have both recently undergone surgeries. Djokovic, aiming for a record-equaling eighth Wimbledon title, will face Czech qualifier Vit Kopriva in his opening match. Murray, a two-time champion, will take on another Czech, Tomas Machac, in what could be his farewell appearance at the tournament.

Djokovic, who underwent knee surgery after withdrawing from the French Open, has declared himself "pain-free" and eager to compete. The Serbian is determined to match Roger Federer's Wimbledon record and become the first player to win 25 Grand Slam singles titles. Despite not winning a title this season, Djokovic remains a formidable opponent, having reached the past five Wimbledon finals.

Murray, on the other hand, has been battling injuries and underwent surgery to remove a cyst from his spine just over a week before the tournament. The 37-year-old is hoping to make a final appearance at Wimbledon before retiring. He will face Machac, who leads 2-0 in their head-to-head encounters.

Also in action on Tuesday is world number one Iga Swiatek, who is seeking to progress beyond the quarter-finals at Wimbledon for the first time. The Polish star has won five trophies this year but has not played a warm-up tournament on grass. She will face Sofia Kenin, whom she defeated in the first round of the Australian Open earlier this year.

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