Wimbledon 2026: Preview of Top Contenders and Players to Watch at the All England Club

Wimbledon 2026 promises to be one of the most compelling editions in the tournament's history, with Novak Djokovic bidding for an unprecedented ninth singles title while a wave of younger champions seeks to dethrone him.

Djokovic, now 39, enters Wimbledon as the top seed despite a mixed grass-court preparation. His bid for a record-extending ninth Wimbledon title would extend his Grand Slam record to 29 major titles.

World number one Carlos Alcaraz, champion here in 2023 and runner-up in 2025, has added a devastating serve to his already explosive baseline game. Jannik Sinner, the world number two and 2024 Wimbledon champion, has shown improved grass-court movement this season.

On the women's side, world number one Iga Swiatek continues her dominance but has yet to conquer Wimbledon's grass courts. Aryna Sabalenka is many pundits' favourite given her explosive serve and aggressive game that suits grass supremely well.

Local hope Emma Raducanu has shown encouraging signs of returning to her best form. Andy Murray, now 39, is widely expected to confirm this as his final Wimbledon appearance, with an emotional farewell anticipated on Centre Court.