Draper draw could have been kinder, says Gigi Salmon as she previews Wimbledon
Jack Draper faces a challenging Wimbledon draw that Gigi Salmon believes could have been kinder. His prospective route through the tournament is assessed ahead of play.
Latest story published: 2026-06-28 07:00 UTC
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‘Inspirational and epic’: Djokovic inspired by Serena Williams as he targets Wimbledon history
Novak Djokovic is preparing to pursue further Wimbledon history as a seven-time singles champion. He said Serena Williams's return inspired him, praising her career, journey and story.
Casper Ruud sets Wimbledon goals as he gets honest about grass not being his priority
Casper Ruud outlined his goals and ambitions for Wimbledon. He acknowledged that grass has not been his priority while assessing his plans for the surface and the tournament.
Greg Rusedski claims there’s still a big ‘question mark’ around Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon despite kind draw
Greg Rusedski says Jannik Sinner still carries a big question mark at Wimbledon despite a kind draw. The concern hangs over Sinner’s title push even with the bracket apparently working in his favor. For Wimbledon, the practical consequence is that draw advantage alone will not settle the doubts around his campaign.
Sinner seeks to resume dominance at Wimbledon after Paris shock
Jannik Sinner enters Wimbledon as the strong favorite to retain his title, with rival Carlos Alcaraz absent. Sinner is looking to reassert his dominance after an early French Open defeat.
Swan's special return as 21 Brits prepare for first round
Katie Swan is set for a special return as 21 British players prepare for the Wimbledon first round. For British fans, Swan’s comeback adds another home interest point to the start of the championships.
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27 days ago
Wimbledon: Men’s Preview, By the Numbers
The men's competition at Wimbledon is previewed through key statistics and numerical trends. The analysis outlines what is at stake on the men's side of the 2026 tournament.
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Wimbledon odds: Sinner, Sabalenka open as favorites after French Open upsets
Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka open as the respective men's and women's favorites for Wimbledon. Both remain favored despite suffering upsets at Roland Garros.
Serena a Wimbledon long shot; Sinner favored
Serena Williams is a betting long shot to win Wimbledon on her return to singles. Jannik Sinner is the odds-on favorite for the men's title.
From the favorites to the underdogs: Ranking the Wimbledon contenders
Wimbledon contenders are assessed before the tournament begins Monday. Serena Williams returns, Jannik Sinner seeks to defend his title and Novak Djokovic pursues further records.
Canucks This Week – Week ending July 5, 2026
A reduced group of Canadian players is scheduled to compete during the week ending July 5, 2026. The Wimbledon Championships is the marquee event on the calendar.
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Wimbledon: Six Popcorn First-Rounders on the Men’s Side
Wimbledon’s men’s draw is packed with six first-round matches being billed as major attractions. The preview flags an unusually strong opening round at the All England Club, with heavyweight pairings right from the start. That means fans get marquee tennis before the tournament has even settled into the second round.
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Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic on collision course as Jack Draper gets brutal Wimbledon opener
The Wimbledon Championships draw places defending champion Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic on a potential collision course. Jack Draper has been handed a particularly difficult opening match.
Wimbledon Draw 2026
Defending champion Jannik Sinner and seven-time winner Novak Djokovic have been drawn in the same half at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships. Taylor Fritz will face Jack Draper in the first round, while Alexander Zverev also has a difficult opening assignment.
The pre-Wimbledon curse only Jannik Sinner and Roger Federer have overcome in 15 years
Jannik Sinner has joined Roger Federer as one of only two players to overcome a pre-Wimbledon pattern that has caught out top champions for 15 years. The piece treats it as a Wimbledon historical quirk rather than a match result, with SW19 the stage where the trend matters. For Sinner, the relevance is simple: he has cleared a rare pre-tournament hurdle that most elite players have not managed.
Gentlemen's singles: first-round ones to watch
Wimbledon highlights men's singles matches to watch in the first round. The selections preview notable opening-round action at the tournament.
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2026 Wimbledon men’s singles full tournament predictions
The 2026 Wimbledon men’s singles draw has been revealed, and the title race is now set. Tournament previews and predictions follow for the season’s third Grand Slam as play begins on Monday. The bracket gives the ATP field its first clear look at the road to the Wimbledon championship.
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Sinner learns opponent with Djokovic in same half of draw
Jannik Sinner has learned his opening opponent at Wimbledon. Novak Djokovic is in the same half of the men's singles draw.
Wimbledon 2026: Men's singles first-round draw
The men's singles first-round draw for the 2026 Wimbledon Championships is available in full. The coverage also provides updates on the latest results.
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What's new for Wimbledon 2026
The Championships, Wimbledon, has outlined changes planned for its 2026 edition. The updates will form part of the tournament's next staging.
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Wimbledon’s big talking points: Serena’s return, Sinner’s recovery and Sabalenka’s slump
Serena Williams has accepted the final Wimbledon singles wildcard to launch a comeback from retirement. Sinner's recovery, Sabalenka's slump, and the fitness of Raducanu and Draper are among the other major questions before the tournament.
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28 days ago
Wimbledon 2026: Schedule, how to watch, more
The 2026 Wimbledon schedule and viewing information are set out ahead of the tournament. Seven-time women's singles champion Serena Williams will return to compete in both singles and doubles.
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Tarvet, Harris, Basing lead Brits into main draw
Ollie Tarvet, Billy Harris and Max Basing have qualified for the Wimbledon main draw. The three Britons earned their places through qualifying and now move into the Championships proper. Their progress gives the home crowd extra British interest in the early rounds.
Tien, Paul Round out 2026 Team World Roster at Laver Cup
Reilly Opelka and Taylor Fritz have rounded out Team World’s roster for the 2026 Laver Cup at the O2 Arena. Four Americans will represent Team World in September, strengthening the U.S. Presence in the event. The roster completion matters because it finalizes the lineup for one of tennis’s premier team competitions. It also leaves Team World with a full American contingent for that edition.
Who’s Looking Good For The US Open?
Attention is already shifting to the 2026 US Open, with players being assessed for how they look heading into New York. The tournament runs from August 30 to September 13 and comes after Wimbledon as the final Grand Slam of the season. That makes current form on the summer hard courts a key talking point for the field.
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U.S. Blind Tennis Association Announces First-Ever National Championship
The U.S. Blind Tennis Association has announced the first-ever U.S. Blind Tennis National Championship. The inaugural event is scheduled for August 7-9 in Pennsylvania. It marks a formal national championship for blind tennis in the United States.
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Draper denied place in Eastbourne final by Humbert
Jack Draper’s encouraging return from injury ended in the Eastbourne Open semi-finals, where Ugo Humbert beat him in straight sets. The result sends Humbert into the final on the South Coast and leaves Draper without a title shot before Wimbledon. Draper had also turned heads in Eastbourne by reaching the last four after a straight-sets win over Gabriel Diallo. Humbert will now face Zizou Bergs in the final, and that matchup also lands in their Wimbledon first-round path.
Wimbledon in Central Park Schedule of Events
Andre Agassi, James Blake, Genie Bouchard and Caroline Wozniacki are set to play on a Wimbledon grass court in Central Park. The event is a Wimbledon-themed exhibition, not a competitive tour stop, and is built around grass-court tennis in a public setting. It gives fans a chance to see recognizable ATP and WTA names in a showcase format.
30 days ago
Draper returns at Eastbourne & Wimbledon qualifying begins - follow on the BBC
Jack Draper has returned to Eastbourne as Wimbledon qualifying gets underway. The ATP event also has Jack Pinnington Jones, Taylor Fritz, Jan Choinski, Gabriel Diallo, Ugo Humbert, Quentin Halys and Tomas Martin Etcheverry in the mix, with Draper drawn into a quarterfinal and semifinal path that includes Diallo and Humbert. For British interest, Draper’s progress and the presence of three home players still alive in the draw make Eastbourne an important grass-court checkpoint before Wimbledon.
ATP Mallorca Final Prediction: Alejandro Davidovich Fokina vs Ethan Quinn
Alejandro Davidovich Fokina and Ethan Quinn were paired in the Mallorca final prediction ahead of Sunday's championship match. The buildup also tracked Davidovich Fokina through the semifinals and quarterfinals as he pushed toward his first ATP title in Mallorca. That title chase made the final the decisive match for his breakthrough. The preview also referenced earlier Mallorca matches involving Grigor Dimitrov, Fabian Marozsan, Miomir Kecmanovic, Nuno Borges, Juan Manuel Cerundolo, and Luciano Darderi.