Nadal’s training top and shoes match the colour of the blue court, but once he peels his top off, he’s in a bright orange playing shirt. Draper is in Wimbledon-appropriate all white, with just a splash of colour in his sweatband and cap. Here’s the toss: Draper wins and elects to receive first.

Righto, with that, I’ll leave you in the capable hands of my colleague Angus Fontaine who will take you through the match. Cheerio for now.

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