Wimbledon: Raducanu Faces Tough Opposition in Mertens Showdown; Expected Start Time and TV Coverage

Elise Mertens is set to face Emma Raducanu in a bid to reach the third round at Wimbledon. While Raducanu, the former US Open champion, narrowly defeated Renata Zarazua in her return to the tournament, Mertens poses a tougher challenge for the 21-year-old.

Raducanu expressed her determination to enjoy each win at Wimbledon and highlighted 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 relish the experience at Wimbledon.

The match between Raducanu and Mertens will be played as the third match on Court No 1, following previous matches involving Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz. The play on Court No 1 will begin at 1pm, so Raducanu’s match could start around 4:30 to 5pm, subject to any delays or changes in schedule.

Viewers in the UK can catch Wimbledon coverage on BBC One, Two, Red Button, iPlayer and Sport website. The TV schedule for Wednesday includes live coverage from 10:30 am to 12:15 pm on BBC Two with outside court matches accessible via BBC Red Button from 11am to 9pm. Additional live coverage will continue throughout the day with a summary of events airing on “Today at Wimbledon” from 9pm to 10pm.