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Lucy Wigley

Why is Wimbledon late in 2023? Reasons the Grand Slam has been pushed back, and who is playing

Why is Wimbledon late in 2023 as illustrated by a picture of tennis player Iga Swiatek.

Why is Wimbledon late in 2023? We look at why the Grand Slam has been pushed back, and who you can expect to find on the courts.

With the sad news that Emma Raducanu has pulled out of Wimbledon this year and Andy Murray still hoping for a seeded ranking at the tournament, Wimbledon could already look a little different for tennis fans this year. Raducanu was forced to pull out of the competition - and indeed, the entire summer season - due to having surgery on three separate injuries. Not only this, but viewers keeping a close eye on the line up of the prestigious Grand Slam, have noticed that Wimbledon is starting a little later this year. Keep reading as we reveal why this is, and share which players are expected to be taking part in the tournament.

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