Overview
- Serena Williams, 44, is scheduled to play Maya Joint as the third match on Centre Court on Tuesday in her first Wimbledon singles match in nearly four years after accepting a singles wildcard.
- Williams also accepted a doubles wildcard to partner Venus Williams, a move that has intensified ticket, broadcast and media interest across the tournament.
- Defending men's champion Jannik Sinner survived a five-set opening match against Miomir Kecmanovic on Monday to advance to round two.
- Novak Djokovic beat Wu Yibing in four sets on Monday and Aryna Sabalenka moved through in straight sets, while Britain’s hopes were hit when Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper withdrew with injuries and ten British players lost on the opening day.
- Organisers and broadcasters have prioritised scheduling and coverage around Williams’s return, and players called off a planned media protest after talks with the All England Club over prize-money and welfare concerns.