While all eyes will be on Sir Andy Murray to see whether he can successfully defend his Wimbledon crown, a tennis star from Harrow is looking for their own moment in the SW19 spotlight.

World number one Murray will once again spearhead the British charge when this year’s Championships get underway this afternoon.

And one person who will be watching on closely will be 14-year-old Ali Habib, safe in the knowledge he has already secured his own spot at the world-famous venue.

It comes after the Watford Grammar School pupil triumphed at the last weekend’s HSBC Road to Wimbledon South East boys Regional Qualifier at West Worthing Tennis Club.

He will now play in the national finals of the HSBC Road to Wimbledon 14 & Under Challenge at the All England Club between August 14 and 19, where he will be looking to walk away overall champion of the tournament.

And with Murray aiming to win Wimbledon for the third time and equal fellow Brit Fed Perry’s record, Habib, who trains at Riverside Northwood, admits he can’t wait for his own chance to step on the famous grass courts.

“I’m really excited because I’ve never played there before, so it will be a good experience,” said Habib, who neat Maxwell Douglas 6-3 6-3 in the final round.

“I thought I had a chance but I knew it was going to be tough, so it’s good to go through.

“My parents and my brother will come to watch me.

“This is the first time I’ve done the Road to Wimbledon. I’d always wanted to play in it but this was the first time I could do it, so it was great.”

The HSBC Road to Wimbledon National 14 & Under Challenge forms part of HSBC’s investment in grassroots tennis; an area of the sport the Official Banking Partner of The Championships has been supporting since 2008.

Each year over 10,000 youngsters take part in the series of national tennis tournaments, helping to inspire the next generation of Wimbledon stars to take their tennis careers from the back garden to Centre Court.

And with the chance to enjoy national success in August, Habib is hoping this summer is just the start of his own journey to the very top like Murray.

“I’ve never been to Wimbledon as a fan either, so it will be good,” he said.

“I watch in on TV. My favourite player is probably Grigor Dimitrov – he’s just got everything.

“He’s got a really good style and he’s really aggressive, and I like his attitude as well.”

HSBC is the Official Banking Partner of The Championships and is committed to supporting grassroots tennis, helping to inspire the next generation of Wimbledon stars to take their tennis careers from the back garden to Centre Court through the HSBC Road to Wimbledon 14 & Under Challenge. @HSBC_sport