The exact start time for Raducanu-Sabalenka will obviously depend entirely on the length of those preceding matches, but the current estimate is approximately 5pm BST. TV channel: In the UK, live free-to-air coverage of Wimbledon begins on Friday on BBC Two from 11am BST, continuing right through to 7pm.

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Before a Wimbledon third-round showdown versus Aryna Sabalenka, Raducanu and her coach Mark Petchey hit the practice court to work on some shots but also tactics against the top seed. Since Sinner was nearby, the 22-year-old decided to stay around the court for a while and just observe the three-time Grand Slam champion.