The 2026 edition of the Wimbledon Championships gets underway at the All England Club in London on Monday, with several top-ranked players and former champions headlining the opening round of matches.
Defending champion Jannik Sinner is set to open play on Centre Court as he begins his title defence against Miomir Kecmanović.
Seven-time Wimbledon winner Novak Djokovic will also be in action as he continues his pursuit of a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title, in what many believe could be one of his final strong chances on grass.
In the women’s draw, world number one Aryna Sabalenka begins her campaign, while Coco Gauff and Naomi Osaka are also among the top names scheduled to play on the opening day.
Polish star Iga Swiątek is another key name in action, taking on Taylor Townsend on Centre Court, while Taylor Fritz faces Britain’s Jack Draper in one of the standout men’s clashes of the day.
Elsewhere, second seed Alexander Zverev and former champion Stan Wawrinka are also scheduled to feature, alongside Matteo Berrettini and rising American Ben Shelton.
One of the biggest talking points of the is the return of Serena Williams, who is set to play her first Wimbledon singles match since 2022.
The 23-time Grand Slam champion will face Australia’s Maya Joint on Centre Court, marking a remarkable comeback at the age of 44.
The tournament has already suffered a setback with British star Emma Raducanu withdrawing just hours before her opening match due to a stress fracture.
Her absence is seen as a significant blow to home fans, with the 23-year-old forced out following medical advice after ongoing injury concerns.
The 2026 Wimbledon Championships will run from June 29 to July 12, featuring the world’s best players competing across men’s and women’s singles, doubles, and mixed events.
With a mix of established champions, rising stars, and emotional returns, the opening day sets the tone for what promises to be another thrilling fortnight on grass.
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