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It’s advantage campers as fans queue for tickets to see Emma

TENNIS fans camped out overnight at Wimbledon hoping to be at the head of the queue for tickets to see Emma Radacanu make her Centre Court debut today.

Tents were pitched in rows at Wimbledon Park, South West London, as Emma, 19, trained on the practice courts before checking out Centre Court, where she plays Alison van Uytvanck of Belgium today.

Andy Murray, 35, plays Australia’s James Duckworth afterwards in a bumper first day of action at the tournament, which is returning to full capacity for the first time since 2019.

Fans woke this morning to queue for tickets, but yesterday they settled into their makeshift camp enjoying the sunshine. They are typically given a numbered queue card by stewards.

When Radacanu declared herself fit to play after injury scares, tickets on re-sale sites surged, Viagogo offering VIP seats for £2,700.

She said: “It’s full steam ahead.” m.young@mirror.co.uk

@MatthewYoung7

ACING IT British number one Emma Raducanu aims high during a practice session KNIT HAPPENS Post box gets tennis-themed hat ADVANTAGE EMMA: PAGES 54&55

IN HOT SEATS Making a relaxing day of the wait for those tickets

IN-TENTS BUILD-UP Fans camp to get first shot at tickets

VISIT Emma checks out court and, inset, Murray

HATTA BOY Keeping cool in coordinated style

BEST OF BRITISH Fan flies the flag on her pitch