Osaka, Wozniacki, Raducanu and Kerber invited to Wimbledon
On Wednesday, Wimbledon organizers unveiled the wild-cards (invitations) for the final draw of the 2024 event. On the ladies' side, four former Grand Slam winners have been granted the precious sesame. They are Naomi Osaka (US Open 2018 and 2020, Australian Open 2019 and 2021), Caroline Wozniacki (Australian Open 2018), Emma Raducanu (US Open 2021) and Angelique Kerber (Australian Open 2016, US Open 2016, Wimbledon 2018).
Britons Francesca Jones, Yuriko Lily Miyazaki and Heather Watson have also been induced, while an 8th wild-card has yet to be awarded.
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