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Five women to watch at Wimbledon

Marketa Vondrousova was described as the "most unlikely Wimbledon champion" after claiming last year's women's title.

Few predicted before the Championships that the unseeded Czech would go on to lift the trophy.

Guessing the 2024 winner could prove difficult too, with the draw appearing open for the grass-court Grand Slam.

BBC Sport looks at five key players who could challenge for the coveted Venus Rosewater Dish.

Coco Gauff - the prodigy

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In 2019, Gauff became the youngest player to come through qualifying to reach the main Wimbledon draw since the Open era began in 1968

Age: 20 Country: US Ranking: 2 Strength: Backhand

It's been five years since five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams suffered a famous defeat at the hands of a 15-year-old Coco Gauff.