Serena Williams will make her sensational Wimbledon comeback on Tuesday, taking on 53-seed Maya Joint in the third match on Centre Court. The seven-times Wimbledon champion, 44, is playing singles at SW19 for the first time in four years.
British Hopes Rest on Katie Boulter
Britain's Katie Boulter faces Tyra Caterina Grant, while French Open winner Alexander Zverev begins his quest for a second grand slam title against Alexander Blockx. This comes after a record 10 British players were eliminated on the first day of Wimbledon.
Thousands Queue Overnight for Wimbledon 2026
Thousands of fans queued overnight as Wimbledon 2026 got under way. The first day saw thrilling action but also a dreadful day for British players. Both Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper withdrew through injury, and all 10 Brits who finished their matches lost, including 26th seed Cameron Norrie. Jack Pinnington Jones looked set to make it 11 losses from 11 before his match was suspended due to bad light when he was two sets down against 28th seed Brandon Nakashima.
Djokovic Advances to Second Round
Novak Djokovic battled to a 6-4 5-7 6-4 6-4 victory over China's Wu Yibing to reach the second round. The champion broke Wu in the fourth set to lead 5-4 and served out the match. Earlier, Djokovic congratulated a couple who got engaged in the Centre Court crowd, even asking for an invitation to their wedding.
Prize Money Increase and Player Protest
Wimbledon prize money has increased by 22% from 2025, with the men's and women's singles winner receiving £3.6 million. First-round losers earn £80,000, with amounts rising through the rounds. Earlier today, tennis stars called off a planned media protest after "constructive meetings" with the All England Club hierarchy. Players including Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner had limited pre-tournament press conferences to 15 minutes over the weekend, frustrated with prize money and revenue sharing at Grand Slams.
What to Bring to Wimbledon
Visitors are allowed to bring food and drink into Wimbledon, a rarity for sporting events, with some restrictions. The Standard's Daisy Lester has compiled a guide on permitted items and recommendations for picnic essentials.
