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Young Britons and veteran standouts lead the list of Wimbledon wild cards.

The Championships announced initial wild cards for singles and doubles. Eight more singles wild cards will be awarded for Wimbledon, which begins on July 1st.

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British players Harriet Dart, who partnered Venus Williams in Birmingham doubles this week, Katie Swan and Heather Watson have been awarded main-draw wild cards for the ladies' singles draw. 

Britons Jay Clarke, Paul Jubb and James Ward received men's main-draw wild cards along with 2006 semifinalist Marcos Baghdatis.

I would like to say a big thanks to the AELTC for awarding me a WildCard into singles & doubles at my favourite tournament. It’s the best time of year and I can’t wait to compete!!😌🤗 @Wimbledon 🤘🏽 #TeamC1arke

— Jay Alexander Clarke (@Jay27798) June 19, 2019

Wimbledon Wild Cards

Gentleman's Singles

1. Marcos Baghdatis(CYP)
2. Jay Clarke (GBR)
3. Paul Jubb (GBR)
4. James Ward (GBR)
5. To be announced
6. To be announced
7. To be announced
8. To be announced

Ladies Singles

1. Harriet Dart (GBR)
2. Katie Swan (GBR)
3. Iga Swiatek (POL)
4. Heather Watson (GBR)
5. To be announced
6. To be announced
7. To be announced
8. To be announced

Huge thank you the AELTC for giving me another opportunity to compete in the main draw in this year’s Championships. It is always a privilege to play at this magical place 😍✨ @Wimbledon (1/2) pic.twitter.com/Hb9ZYvrqgY

— Katie Swan (@Katieswan99) June 19, 2019

... and also the chance to play in the main draw of doubles with this amazing girl @Freya_Christie . We’ve come a long way since nationals 2009 my friend 😂❤️ (2/2) pic.twitter.com/jZz25Ei1UP

— Katie Swan (@Katieswan99) June 19, 2019

Lleyton Hewitt remains the last man to win Wimbledon other than the Big Four of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray.

The 38-year-old Hewitt, beat David Nalbandian in the 2002 Wimbledon final, was given a doubles wild card alongside compatriot Jordan Thompson. 

Couldn’t think of a better charity to support by donating my proceeds from The No.1 Court Celebration @Wimbledon to @FightMND #Wimbledon #RoofForAll #FightMND #JoinTheFight #BigFreeze5 pic.twitter.com/MojT2GEL0D

— Lleyton Hewitt (@lleytonhewitt) June 14, 2019

Gentlemen's Doubles

1. Liam Broady (GBR) and Scott Clayton (GBR)
2. Jay Clarke (GBR) and James Ward (GBR)
3. Daniel Evans (GBR) and Lloyd Glasspool (GBR)
4. Lleyton Hewitt (AUS) and Jordan Thompson (AUS)
5. Ken Skupski (GBR) and John-Patrick Smith (AUS)
6. To be announced
7. To be announced

Ladies' Doubles

1. Naiktha Bains (GBR) and Naomi Broady (GBR)
2. Freya Christie (GBR) and Katie Swan (GBR)
3. Harriet Dart (GBR) and Katy Dunne (GBR)
4. Sarah Beth Grey (GBR) and Eden Silva (GBR)
5. To be announced
6. To be announced
7. To be announced

Photo credit: Rob Newell/CameraSport