Overview
- The 2026 Wimbledon Championships began at the All England Club on Monday with first‑round play starting the tournament that runs through July 12.
- Serena Williams accepted a singles wildcard and is scheduled to make her singles return on Centre Court against Maya Joint on Tuesday after deciding late to enter the draw.
- Emma Raducanu withdrew on the eve of the event after a final scan late Sunday revealed a stress fracture in her right leg, removing a high‑profile home contender from the field.
- Defending men's champion Jannik Sinner has started his title defence under fitness questions, Novak Djokovic is pursuing a record 25th major, and the absence of Carlos Alcaraz because of a wrist injury has altered the men's title picture.
- Wimbledon has increased prize money by 20 percent but players continue to press for broader welfare and distribution changes while condensed grass‑court warm‑ups and injuries are affecting readiness for the fortnight.