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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Jamie Braidwood

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Who are the british tennis players at wimbledon 2026 - Caught on Camera

  • Emma Raducanu , the former US Open champion, withdrew from Wimbledon due to a stress fracture, having initially planned to play despite managing a niggle.
  • Katie Boulter enters the tournament in strong form, having reached the Queen's semi-finals and achieved a career-best win, while other British women like Harriet Dart and debutant Alicia Dudeney also feature.
  • The men's singles draw includes Cameron Norrie , returning as a seed after recovering from a rib injury, and Jack Draper , making a comeback from a year of injury issues under new coach Andy Murray.
  • Notable British wildcards and qualifiers include Fran Jones, who overcame a genetic condition, and junior talents Hannah Klugman and Mika Stojsavljevic, both making their second Wimbledon appearances.
  • Inspiring stories among the qualifiers feature Max Basing, who made the main draw after recovering from a torn hamstring, Billy Harris, known for his journey living in a van, and Oliver Tarvet, now able to keep his prize money after graduating.

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