Wimbledon 2026 | Betting Tips, Predictions & Complete Guide

The 2026 Wimbledon Championships take place from 29 June to 12 July at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. Jannik Sinner defends his men’s singles title after a stunning victory over Carlos Alcaraz in 2025, while Iga Swiatek returns as women’s champion following her historic 6-0, 6-0 final demolition of Amanda Anisimova.

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Wimbledon is the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament in the world, and the only Grand Slam played on grass. The 139th edition promises another fascinating battle between the sport’s biggest names, with Sinner, Zverev, Djokovic, Swiatek, Sabalenka and Gauff all expected to compete — though two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz misses out after withdrawing with a wrist injury.

Below you will find everything you need: tournament details, key contenders for both singles draws, complete winners’ history, betting odds and predictions, betting trends, schedule, and how to watch in the UK.

Wimbledon 2026 Overview

Detail	Info
Dates	29 June – 12 July 2026
Qualifying	22-25 June 2026
Venue	All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London
Surface	Grass (outdoor)
Draw size	128 Men’s Singles / 128 Women’s Singles
Prize money (2025)	£53,550,000 total (£3,000,000 per singles champion)
Men’s defending champion	Jannik Sinner
Women’s defending champion	Iga Swiatek
UK TV	BBC (free-to-air)

Wimbledon is unique among the Grand Slams. The grass surface produces faster, lower-bouncing conditions that reward big servers, net players, and those comfortable with the slice backhand. The strict all-white dress code, royal patronage, strawberries and cream, and Centre Court’s retractable roof all contribute to an atmosphere unlike any other event in tennis.

The 2026 edition will feature video review technology on six show courts for the first time, continuing Wimbledon’s gradual embrace of modern technology after replacing human line judges with electronic line calling in 2025.

Wimbledon 2026 Key Contenders: Men’s Singles

Jannik Sinner (Defending Champion)

The Italian made history in 2025, becoming the first Italian man to win Wimbledon. Sinner defeated Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 in the final, ending the Spaniard’s 20-match winning streak at SW19 and five-match unbeaten run in Grand Slam finals. Now the world No 2, Sinner’s grass-court game has matured significantly; his serve has improved, his net approaches are more confident, and his ability to take the ball early on the low-bouncing surface makes him formidable.

Sinner’s 2026 form has been outstanding, winning Indian Wells without dropping a set. His record at Wimbledon now stands at 15-3 across four appearances, with a semi-final in 2023 and the title in 2025.

Carlos Alcaraz — Out of Wimbledon 2026

The two-time champion won back-to-back Wimbledon titles in 2023 and 2024 before Sinner ended his reign in the 2025 final, and his all-court game is arguably the best suited to grass in the current era. However, Alcaraz will not defend in 2026: he withdrew with a wrist injury — the same problem that ruled him out of Queen’s — and misses the Championships entirely.

Before the injury, Alcaraz held a 24-3 grass-court record since 2023; his absence removes the biggest threat to Sinner’s title defence and blows the draw open for the chasing pack.

Novak Djokovic

The seven-time champion (tied with Pete Sampras for second on the all-time list) remains a factor at 39 years old. Djokovic has reached the final in four of the last six editions and his understanding of grass-court tennis is unmatched among active players. He is still chasing his 100th career title and Wimbledon would be the perfect stage to reach that milestone.

His 2026 form has been inconsistent, but Djokovic has proven time and again that he peaks for the Grand Slams. His 92-13 career record at Wimbledon speaks for itself.

Alexander Zverev

Still chasing a maiden Grand Slam title, Zverev’s grass-court game has improved in recent years but Wimbledon remains his weakest Slam. His best result is a fourth-round appearance, and the surface does not naturally suit his high-bouncing game. At the current odds, Zverev may represent poor value at Wimbledon specifically.

Jack Draper

The British No 1 is the home hope. Draper’s left-handed serve, powerful forehand, and net skills are well suited to grass, and the home crowd will provide a significant boost. His 2026 breakthrough at Indian Wells (winning the Masters 1000 title) has catapulted him into the top tier, and a deep Wimbledon run could be on the cards.

Wimbledon 2026 Key Contenders: Women’s Singles

Iga Swiatek (Defending Champion)

Swiatek’s 2025 Wimbledon triumph was one of the most dominant performances in Grand Slam history. Her 6-0, 6-0 demolition of Anisimova in the final was the first double bagel in a Wimbledon women’s final since 1911. Having long been considered primarily a clay-court specialist, Swiatek has developed her grass-court game to become a genuine threat on all surfaces. Her six Grand Slam titles place her among the active greats.

Aryna Sabalenka

The world No 1 has conquered hard courts (three consecutive Australian Open titles) but Wimbledon has been her Achilles heel. Her powerful game should suit grass, but her serve has been vulnerable under pressure at SW19. A Wimbledon title remains the biggest gap on her CV, and she will be highly motivated in 2026.

Coco Gauff

The American has invested heavily in developing her grass-court game, improving her serve and forehand to complement her already elite movement and return game. Gauff reached the fourth round in 2024 and the quarter-finals in 2025, suggesting a trajectory that could peak in 2026. At 22, she has time on her side.

Elena Rybakina

The 2022 Wimbledon champion has the biggest serve in the women’s game and is a natural grass-court player. When her first serve is firing, Rybakina is virtually unplayable on this surface. Her challenge is consistency; she has struggled with injuries and form dips, but a return to SW19 could reignite her best tennis.

Wimbledon Winners: Men’s Singles History

Most Wimbledon Men’s Singles Titles

Player	Titles	Years
Roger Federer	8	2003-2007, 2009, 2012, 2017
Novak Djokovic	7	2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022
Pete Sampras	7	1993-1995, 1997-2000
Bjorn Borg	5	1976-1980
Rafael Nadal	2	2008, 2010
Carlos Alcaraz	2	2023, 2024
Andy Murray	2	2013, 2016
Jannik Sinner	1	2025

Recent Men’s Singles Champions

Year	Champion	Runner-up	Score
2025	Jannik Sinner	Carlos Alcaraz	4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4
2024	Carlos Alcaraz	Novak Djokovic	6-2, 6-2, 7-6
2023	Carlos Alcaraz	Novak Djokovic	1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4
2022	Novak Djokovic	Nick Kyrgios	4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6
2021	Novak Djokovic	Matteo Berrettini	6-7, 6-4, 6-4, 6-3
2019	Novak Djokovic	Roger Federer	7-6, 1-6, 7-6, 4-6, 13-12
2018	Novak Djokovic	Kevin Anderson	6-2, 6-2, 7-6
2017	Roger Federer	Marin Cilic	6-3, 6-1, 6-4

Key records: Federer holds the record with 8 titles and 12 final appearances. Borg and Federer share the record for most consecutive titles (5). The longest final in history was the 2019 Djokovic-Federer epic, lasting 4 hours 57 minutes and decided by a fifth-set tiebreak at 12-12. Boris Becker remains the youngest men’s champion, winning in 1985 aged 17.

Wimbledon Winners: Women’s Singles History

Most Wimbledon Women’s Singles Titles

Player	Titles	Years
Martina Navratilova	9	1978, 1979, 1982-1987, 1990
Steffi Graf	7	1988, 1989, 1991-1993, 1995, 1996
Serena Williams	7	2002, 2003, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2015, 2016
Venus Williams	5	2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008
Billie Jean King	6	1966-1968, 1972, 1973, 1975

Recent Women’s Singles Champions

Year	Champion	Runner-up	Score
2025	Iga Swiatek	Amanda Anisimova	6-0, 6-0
2024	Barbora Krejcikova	Jasmine Paolini	6-2, 2-6, 6-4
2023	Marketa Vondrousova	Ons Jabeur	6-4, 6-4
2022	Elena Rybakina	Ons Jabeur	3-6, 6-2, 6-2
2021	Ashleigh Barty	Karolina Pliskova	6-3, 6-7, 6-3
2019	Simona Halep	Serena Williams	6-2, 6-2
2018	Angelique Kerber	Serena Williams	6-3, 6-3

Key records: Navratilova’s 9 titles remain the all-time record, including 6 consecutive crowns from 1982-1987. Serena Williams won her 7 titles across a 14-year span, the longest such stretch in the Open Era. The Williams sisters combined for 12 Wimbledon singles titles between 2000 and 2016. Swiatek’s 6-0, 6-0 final in 2025 was the first double bagel in a Wimbledon women’s final since 1911.

Wimbledon 2026 Betting Odds & Predictions

For the latest outright winner odds, each-way value and our title picks for both draws, see our Wimbledon 2026 outright betting tips, with prices from Bet365.

Based on current form and grass-court pedigree, the likely market shape will be:

Men’s favourites: Jannik Sinner is the clear favourite — two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz is out injured — ahead of Novak Djokovic, Jack Draper and Daniil Medvedev the next tier. Dark horses could include Ben Shelton (big serve), Hubert Hurkacz (2021 semi-finalist), and Alexander Bublik.

Women’s favourites: Iga Swiatek will head the market as defending champion, with Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff close behind. Elena Rybakina (2022 champion) and Jessica Pegula are likely outsiders.

For detailed betting tips when the tournament begins, visit our tennis betting tips page.

Wimbledon Betting Trends & Statistics

Understanding historical trends can sharpen your Wimbledon betting. Here are the key patterns:

• Top seeds dominate: 8 of the last 10 men’s champions were seeded in the top 4. The outliers were Djokovic (seeded 2nd in 2021 and 2022, but outside top 2 in rankings). Upsets at the very top are rare at Wimbledon.
• Serve is king: Grass rewards big servers more than any other surface. Every men’s champion since 2001 has had an above-average first-serve percentage at the tournament.
• First-week upsets: The 2025 edition saw 13 of 32 men’s seeds lose in the first round, the most in Open Era history. The unpredictable grass surface creates chaos early, but the cream rises by the second week.
• Women’s unpredictability: Seven different women have won Wimbledon in the last seven editions (2018-2025). No woman has successfully defended since Serena Williams in 2016, making Swiatek’s title defence particularly intriguing.
• Previous champions thrive: Players who have won Wimbledon before have a significant advantage. Djokovic, Federer, and Sampras all won multiple titles, suggesting Sinner, Alcaraz, and Rybakina are stronger contenders than their ranking alone would suggest.
• Surface transition matters: Players who arrive at Wimbledon from successful grass-court warm-up tournaments (Queens, Halle, Eastbourne, Berlin) tend to perform better than those coming straight from clay.

Wimbledon 2026 Schedule

Date	Round	Notes
22-25 Jun	Qualifying	Roehampton
26 Jun	Draw	10am BST
29-30 Jun	First Round	All courts in action
1-2 Jul	Second Round
3-4 Jul	Third Round
5-6 Jul	Fourth Round (R16)	“Manic Monday” / “Magic Tuesday”
7-8 Jul	Quarter-finals
9 Jul	Women’s Semi-finals
10 Jul	Men’s Semi-finals
11 Jul	Women’s Singles Final	4pm BST
12 Jul	Men’s Singles Final	4pm BST

Play typically begins at 11am BST on outside courts and 1:30pm BST on Centre Court (1pm from the quarter-finals). The 2026 edition continues the new 4pm start time for both singles finals, introduced in 2025.

How to Watch Wimbledon 2026 in the UK

Wimbledon is the one Grand Slam available free-to-air in the UK, with comprehensive coverage on the BBC. BBC One, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer provide live coverage of all show court matches, with highlights on BBC Two each evening.

Bet365 also offers live streaming of selected Wimbledon matches for account holders, particularly during the qualifying rounds and early rounds when the BBC schedule cannot cover all courts. This is the best option for following the action while tracking your bets in real time.

To access Bet365 live streaming:

1. Go to Bet365.com via this special link
2. Register an account, make a first deposit and bet £10 to receive £30 in Bet Credits*
3. Navigate to Tennis and select any Wimbledon match with the play icon

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Wimbledon Match Previews & Tips

Our Wimbledon 2026 draw breakdown covers how both singles brackets shape up — the seeds, the projected quarter-finals and the first-round ties to watch. Want to call it yourself? Build and share your own bracket with our men’s draw predictor and women’s draw predictor. Our expert analysis covers every round from first round to final.

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FAQs

When is Wimbledon 2026?

The 2026 Wimbledon Championships run from Monday 29 June to Sunday 12 July. Qualifying takes place from 22-25 June.

Who is the favourite to win Wimbledon 2026?

Jannik Sinner is the clear favourite for the men’s title, with Carlos Alcaraz withdrawn through injury, with Iga Swiatek leading the women’s market as defending champion.

Who won Wimbledon 2025?

Jannik Sinner won the men’s singles, defeating Carlos Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. Iga Swiatek won the women’s singles, defeating Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0.

How to watch Wimbledon in the UK?

Wimbledon is broadcast free-to-air on BBC One, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer. Bet365 live streaming also covers selected matches for account holders.

Who has won the most Wimbledon titles?

Roger Federer holds the men’s record with 8 titles. Martina Navratilova holds the women’s record with 9 titles.

What surface is Wimbledon played on?

Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam played on grass. The courts at the All England Club are made of perennial ryegrass, cut to a height of 8mm.