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Wimbledon 2024 LIVE: Andy Murray leaves fans waiting to see if he will play on Centre Court on second day of Championships - after David Beckham and Sir David Attenborough watch Emma Raducanu cruise to victory in opening round

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By Jamie Bullen

Published: 08:16 BST, 2 July 2024 | Updated: 08:55 BST, 2 July 2024

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Sir Andy Murray will today decide whether he is fit enough to play on Centre Court in what is expected to be his last singles campaign at Wimbledon.

The two-time former champion is one of 12 British players scheduled for singles action today after Emma Raducanu, Lily Mayazaki and Sonay Kartal passed through to the second round on Monday.

The Championships kicked off in star-studded fashion as former England football captain David Beckham took his seat in the Royal Box on Centre Court where he was joined by Sir David Attenborough, Katherine Jenkins, Jamie Cullum and Alexander Armstrong. 

Follow live coverage of the second day of Wimbledon and join in the conversation in our comments section

Read: Emma Raducanu inspired by 'ugly' Euros win

MailOnline reporters Olivia Christie and Mark Duell report Emma Raducanu joked she was inspired by England's 'ugly' win over Slovakia in the Euros following her victory over Renata Zarazua in her opening match

The British ace defeated the World No 98 from Mexico 7-6 6-3 as Three Lions legend David Beckham watched on from the Royal Box.

It was the 21-year-old's first match back at the Championships since her injury-forced absence 12 months ago so her main goal was undoubtedly just to make it over the line.

Read Olivia and Mark's report here:

In pictures: Snapshot of day one at Wimbledon

The first day of the Wimbledon Championships brought us style on and off the court as fans flocked to SW19 on one of the most eagerly anticipated days in the summer calendar.

Here are just some of our favourite pictures from the All England Club on Monday.

 Emma Raducanu (GBR) during her Ladies' First Round Singles match against Renata Zarazua (MEX) during day one of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 1, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Getty Images)

 Photo by Shaun Brooks/Action Plus/Shutterstock (14561882du) Coco Gauff (USA) in action during her first round match against Caroline Dolehide (USA); All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, England; Wimbledon Tennis Tournament, Day 1. Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Day 1, The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, UK - 01 Jul 2024

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 Photo by James Veysey/Shutterstock (14565036cq) David Beckham, Katherine Jenkins, Alexander Armstrong and David Attenborough applauding Emma Raducanu after her victory Wimbledon Tennis Championships, Day 1, The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, UK - 01 Jul 2024

 A spectator wearing the Union Flag observes the order of play board during day one of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 01, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images) *** BESTPIX ***

Off the court: Katherine Jenkins joins David Beckham in Royal Box following OBE drama

Our Showbiz reporter Rebecca Lawrence reports Katherine Jenkins was reunited with David Beckham at Wimbledon on Monday, seven years after their OBE drama.

The singer, 44, looked stylish as she joined husband Andrew Levitas at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in south-west London before settling into her seat in the Royal Box.

For the outing, she was placed directly behind the former England footballer but the pair were not pictured interacting.

Read Rebecca's report here:

Order of play

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Let's take a look at the action on the court today with 12 Brits in action hoping to join Emma Raducanu, Lily Mayazaki and Sonay Kartal in the second round.

Centre Court from 1.30pm:

  • Marketa Vondrousova (6) v Jessica Bouzas Maneiro
  • Novak Djokovic (2) v Vit Kopriva
  • Andy Murray v Tomas Machac

Court One from 1pm:

  • Elena Rybakina (4) v Elena-Gabriela Ruse
  • Alexander Zverev (4) v Roberto Carballes Baena
  • Iga Swiatek (1) v Sofia Kenin

Other selected matches

  • Jack Draper (pictured) (28) v Elias Ymer
  • Katie Boulter (32) v Tatjana Maria
  • Cameron Norrie v Facundo Diaz Acosta
  • Dan Evans v Alejandro Tabilo (24)
  • Harriet Dart v Zhuoxuan Bai
  • Jacob Fearnley v Alejandro Moro Canas
  • Paul Jubb v Thiago Seyboth Wild
  • Billy Harris v Jaume Munar
  • Henry Searle v Marcos Giron
  • Francesca Jones v Petra Martić
  • Jan Choinski v Luciano Darderi

Read: Andy Murray's day of destiny

Mark Duell reports Wimbledon fans are set for an emotional day should Sir Andy Murray declare himself fit for one last campaign at the All England Club.

The two-time former champion, who will give himself until the last minute to decide if he is able to play, is one of 12 Britons scheduled for singles action today.

Defending women's champion Marketa Vondrousova will open play on Centre Court while seven-time winner Novak Djokovic begins his bid to reclaim the men's title.

Read Mark's report here:

Good morning!

 David Beckham poses for a selfie with a fan from the Royal Box following the Gentlemen's Singles first round match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Mark Lajal of Estonia during day one of The Championships Wimbledon 2024 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 01, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Hello and welcome to MailOnline's live coverage as we serve up updates, reaction and pictures from the second day of the Wimbledon Championships.

One of the highlights of the British summer, the tournament got off to a star-studded start on Monday with ex-England football captain David Beckham, esteemed naturalist Sir David Attenborough and singer Katherine Jenkins seated in the Royal Box overlooking Centre Court.

On the court, Wimbledon fans will be hoping to get a glimpse of Sir Andy Murray who will decide whether he is fit enough to play his first round singles match against Tomas Machac.

Stick with our coverage as we bring you all the glitz, glamour and goings on at the All England Club.

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