In the men’s draw, Carlos Alcaraz is eyeing a third consecutive title in SW19, and is also looking to become the second player to win Roland Garros, Queen’s and Wimbledon in the same year. World No 1 Jannik Sinner and British No 1 Jack Draper are the other favourites in the men’s draw.

The 38-year-old tennis legend hopes to keep playing beyond 2025. But younger, challenging rivals are making the all-time major winner look mortal.

The 63-year-old has been a longtime correspondent for the Australian network’s coverage of Wimbledon but will remain in Melbourne this time around.