Wimbledon 2024 live updates: Andy Murray drops out of singles, rain plays spoilsport on Day 2, how to watch live in US

The second day of Wimbledon 2024 has already begun with a big blow for tennis fans, as Andy Murray has decided to withdraw from the men's singles due to his back injury, from which he has not fully recovered yet. Meanwhile, rains have played spoil...

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Wimbledon 2024 has already begun with the second day of the event at All England Tennis Club beginning with an upsetting news of Andy Murray dropping out of the men's singles owing to a back injury. According to a previous ET report, Murray was complaining about problems in his back, for which he was already being examined. It was previously stated that he would take a final call depending on his injury status, and it looks like luck has not favored him in this case.

Wimbledon 2024 Day 2: What's happening?

Rain has become a persistent problem Wimbledon 2024 Day 2, with the covers coming on the grass courts, interrupting play. In the interim, there were some updates around Jessica Pegula, who breezed past comfortably against her opponent Ashlyn Krueger in less than an hour, according to a Guardian report. Pegula defeated Krueger in straight sets and looked extremely confident from the inception to the conclusion of the match.

Wimbledon 2024 live updates: Who is replacing Andy Murray in men's singles?

David Goffin won a rather surprise ticket to the main draw of Wimbledon 2024 as a 'Lucky Loser', after Andy Murray pulled out from the men's singles category. Goffin, who hails from Belgium, will be up against Czechia’s Tomas Machac in the first round of the Wimbledon 2024 men's singles. Interestingly, Goffin has already been a two-time quarterfinalist in previous occasions here. However, he had lost to Italy’s Mattia Bellucci in the final qualifying round of Wimbledon 2024, after a rather close battle.


How to watch Wimbledon 2024 live in US?

Wimbledon 2024 can be easily watched in the United States by logging in at ESPN+, Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV streaming applications, where the Wimbledon 2024 action and highlights will be streamed live for viewers based in US. Meanwhile the games will also be aired on ESPN. For UK viewers, BBC will be bringing in all the live action on all their broadcasting and streaming platforms.

FAQs:

Is Novak Djokovic play in Wimbledon 2024?
Yes, Novak Djokovic will indeed play in the Wimbledon 2024 and all eyes will be on him in the men's singles draw. He is currently seeded No. 2 in the ongoing Wimbledon 2024 championships.

Where can I watch Wimbledon 2024 live in US?
ESPN+, Hulu, Fubo, YouTube TV will all be streaming the action around Wimbledon 2024 live for the US audience. You can also watch the championship live on ESPN as well.
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