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QUEUE'S have returned outside of Wimbledon ahead of the beginning of the 2022 tournament.

The world renowned tennis tournament kicks off on Monday and eager fans have returned in their droves hoping to see some of the action with a number setting up tents outside the grounds.

Tennis enthusiasts are returning in large numbers for this years tournament
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Tennis enthusiasts are returning in large numbers for this years tournamentCredit: W8media
Fans sit in tents as they queue for Wimbledon tickets
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Fans sit in tents as they queue for Wimbledon ticketsCredit: W8media

Wimbledon, like most sporting venues, was impacted heavily by the Covid-19 pandemic meaning many people could not attend the oldest tennis tournament in the world.

The 2020 event was cancelled altogether, and while fans returned last year the famous queue was scrapped.

Instead, tickets were made available online - but that sparked chaos with thousands left struggling to buy.

But now it is back with fans hoping to take advantage of available ground passes.

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Supporters are excited for the tournament and Barcelona star Gerard Pique has already been spotted carrying a Chelsea bag around Wimbledon.

US Open champion and British No.1 Emma Raducanu will compete on Centre Court during tomorrow's opener against Belgian Alison Van Uytvanck.

There were fears the 19-year-old would not be able to play after withdrawing from the Nottingham Open earlier this month due to a side strain issue.

However, she has insisted she is ready to go and is looking forward to stepping out on the court on Monday.

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In the men's bracket, Andy Murray has been drawn against Australian James Duckworth, and will also play on Centre Court.

Top seed Novak Djokovic has been drawn against Soon Woo Kwon, while second seed Rafael Nadal will face Francisco Cerundolo.

Nadal, 36, is looking to claim all four Grand Slam titles this year after winning the Australian and French Opens.

Only five players in the history of tennis have achieved this feat, with the last to do so from the men's side coming courtesy of Rod Laver in 1969.

Fans sit patiently while waiting in the queue for Wimbledon
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Fans sit patiently while waiting in the queue for WimbledonCredit: W8media
Organisers prepare for the large queues they expect to occur at Wimbledon
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Organisers prepare for the large queues they expect to occur at WimbledonCredit: W8media
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