The 2026 Wimbledon Championships are underway at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, running through July 12. The women's singles final is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, followed by the men's final on Sunday, July 12, with both matches starting no earlier than 4 p.m. local time.
Who are the top contenders?
Jannik Sinner, the defending men's champion and top seed for the third consecutive year, leads the men's field. Novak Djokovic, seeded seventh, is competing for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title at age 39, having last won Wimbledon in 2022. Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime is among the leading men's contenders. Djokovic faced Stefanos Tsitsipas in the second round on Wednesday, July 1, after defeating Wu Yibing 6-4, 5-7, 6-4, 6-4 in the opening round.
On the women's side, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka is seeking her first grass-court major title. Defending champion Iga Swiatek aims to win back-to-back titles, while former champion Elena Rybakina, 2024 champion Barbora Krejcikova, and 2025 finalist Amanda Anisimova are among the contenders for the Venus Rosewater Dish.
What else is happening?
The tournament features junior singles, wheelchair competitions, and invitation doubles events running alongside the main singles draws. Venus and Serena Williams have accepted wildcards into the ladies' doubles draw. The Williams sisters hold a 14-0 record in Grand Slam doubles finals, including a 6-0 mark at Wimbledon.
The prize pool for 2026 is a record £64.2 million, with singles champions receiving £3.6 million and runners-up earning £1.8 million.
Sources
- Sporting News: Novak Djokovic next match at Wimbledon 2026. Published 2026-07-01.
- 10sBalls.com: Wimbledon 2026: Tennis Draws and Order of Play for Wednesday, July 1st. Published 2026-06-30.
- Chase Your Sport: Wimbledon 2026: Full Schedule, Prize Money Breakdown & Tournament Dates. Published 2026-06-29.
- The Sun: When does Wimbledon 2026 end? Full schedule for the Men's, Ladies and Doubles finals. Published 2026-07-01.
Reported from public sources.