Wimbledon build-up: The ‘great’ British contingent?

It is fair to say that Guernsey-born Watson has had an inconsistent season to date, after beginning the year in brilliant fashion by winning her WTA event, at Australia’s Hobart International tournament.

However, from there, she lost in the first round of the Australian Open and one stage further at the French Open. Watson will certainly be hoping for a favourable draw, although she did beat a top 10-ranked player for the first time this year, as she looks to at least match her best Wimbledon run of the third round, which she achieved in 2012.

Other names in the women’s draw to look out for include Johanna Konta and Naomi Broady, who reached the first and second round respectively at SW19 in 2014 and have both been handed wildcards Katie Swan, a 16-year-old, is one for the future, and will take part in the qualifiers.

In the men’s section, meanwhile, James Ward, Kyle Edmund and Broady’s brother Liam have also been given wildcards to the main draw, but only the former has managed to make it to the second round.