The 139th Wimbledon Championships begin Monday, June 29, at the All England Club, with defending champion Jannik Sinner entering as the clear favourite despite a second-round exit at the French Open last month. The tournament runs through July 12 on grass courts in London.
Who are the top contenders?
Sinner, the world No. 1, is seeking his second consecutive Wimbledon title. Novak Djokovic, a seven-time champion at the tournament, returns at age 39 aiming to match Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon titles and capture an elusive 25th Grand Slam trophy. Djokovic has been drawn into the same half as Sinner, setting up a potential semifinal clash. Alexander Zverev, who won the French Open this year, arrives on a wave of momentum and is regarded as a major threat. Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is absent due to a wrist injury.
On the women's side, Aryna Sabalenka leads the field as the world No. 1 and primary favourite, closely trailed by Elena Rybakina. Defending champion Iga Świątek remains a dangerous contender. The most significant storyline is Serena Williams' return to Grand Slam singles at age 44; she has accepted a wildcard entry for her first major appearance since 2022.
What time are the finals?
The singles finals have been moved to 4 p.m. BST, a shift from the traditional 2 p.m. start time designed to increase viewership in North and South America. The women's singles final is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, and the men's singles final for Sunday, July 12, both on Centre Court.
How to watch in North America
In the United States, ESPN is the home broadcaster, with coverage across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, and the ESPN App. The Tennis Channel will also show select matches. Streaming is available on fubo, which offers a free seven-day trial for new subscribers.
Key first-round matchups
Serena Williams faces Maya Joint in her opening match on Tuesday, June 30. She and her sister Venus are also entered in the women's doubles draw. Novak Djokovic begins his campaign against Wu Yibing on Monday, June 29, at approximately 11:30 a.m. ET. The draw was made public on Friday, June 26.
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