Illya Marchenko vs Marcus Willis: Start time, prediction, head to head, betting odds, TV and live coverage - Wimbledon qualifying preview

Marcus Willis faces Illya Marchenko on Thursday knowing a win will send the Briton back to Wimbledon.

Compatriot Liam Brody was dispatched 7-6 (7-2) 6-7 (7-2) 6-2 in the previous round to set up a decider with the Ukrainian ninth seed.

Willis memorably reached the second round at SW19 last year where he faced seven-time champion Roger Federer, losing 6-0 6-3 6-4 but receiving a standing ovation.

Fellow British men Alex Ward and Jay Clarke also reached the final round of qualifying, the first time such a number have advanced this century.

START TIME

Marchenko vs Willis is third on the Court 11's Order of Play, with an estimated start time of 2.30pm on Thursday. The match will be played at Bank of England Sports Centre, in Roehampton, London.

LIVE COVERAGE

There is live coverage of qualifying on Wimbledon's official website from 11am onwards. Alternatively, you can follow the action live on Standard Sport's blog.

PREDICTION

BETTING ODDS (via 888 Sport)

• Illya Marchenko to win: 3/5

• Marcus Willis to win 13/10

• Illya Marchenko to win first set: 8/13

• Marcus Willis to win first set: 6/5

Click here to place a bet. Odds correct as of June 29 at 10am.