Elena Rybakina and Andy Murray won in front of the eight-time Wimbledon champion after the Swiss took in Centre Court from the Royal Box Tuesday.

In a Grand Slam without Nadal and with Federer a spectator in the Royal Box, Alcaraz has been tipped as the only player who can knock Novak Djokovic off his perch.

The 24-year-old has seen his ranking drop to No. 152 after losing 17 of 24 tour-level matches in 2022.

The Frenchmen had much to celebrate over the last few days.

In his last 10 matches, Ugo Humbert has played 13 tie-breaks. It's safe to expect another in this first-round matchup against Jeremy Chardy.

French player Jeremy Chardy told L'Equipe it was preferential treatment, claiming that Adelaide-based players would get to leave their rooms and have access to facilities for more than the five hours a day allowed in Melbourne.

Australia's John Millman and France's Jeremy Chardy were also elected to occupy four spots opened up by player resignations resulting from the creation of the Professional Tennis Players Association.

"It will also help tourism, which has been very affected. The profits will be fully returned," said Thierry Ascione.