LOCKER ROOM

THREE TO WATCH DARIA KASATKINA (Rus, 11) v JODIE BURRAGE (GB)

THOUGH she will take to Centre Court with no nation attached to her name, Kasatkina is different to her Russian compatriots who have stayed silent. Off court, the 26-year-old has bravely spoken out against Vladimir Putin’s war on Ukraine. On court, she considers herself a contender for this year’s title, and Britain’s Burrage will have her work cut out against the world No 10 here.

JORDAN THOMPSON (Aus) v NOVAK DJOKOVIC (Srb, 2)

DJOKOVIC is looking for his 30th consecutive win at Wimbledon. Standing in the Serb’s way is an Australian who does not know when to give up. Thompson was two sets down in his first-round meeting with Brandon Nakashima before an epic comeback saw him win in three-and-a-half hours. Time to see how much the 29-year-old has left in the tank for the destructive Djokovic.

DANIIL MEDVEDEV (Rus, 3) v ARTHUR FERY (GB)

MEDVEDEV wasn’t allowed to compete here last year due to the ban on Russians. He didn’t let that stop him from getting on grass as he went golfing with former Germany footballer Bastian Schweinsteiger instead. Now he’s back and the world No 3 is targeting a long run. Local lad Fery, 388 places behind him in the rankings, will try to cause an almighty upset.

GROUND PASS BONUS

GREET MINNEN (Bel) v JELENA OSTAPENKO (Lat, 17)

LET’S try this again, shall we? This match was Mail Sport’s ground pass pick for yesterday until the downpour saw it cancelled. Ostapenko, who Tracy Austin wrote in these pages is one to watch at Wimbledon after winning in Birmingham less than two weeks ago, faces Minnen. They are third on Court 17.