The 2026 Wimbledon Championships concluded with Linda Noskova fighting back to defeat Karolina Muchova and claim her first grand slam title, while Jannik Sinner retained his men's singles title by beating Alexander Zverev. Photographer Tom Jenkins, who has been at SW19 throughout the tournament, shares some of his favourite images from the thousands captured.
Opening Days and Star Appearances
Novak Djokovic returned to SW19 aiming for his 25th grand slam title. A racket's shadow falls across the face of Felix Gill during his defeat to Rafael Jódar. Ball kids scurry as new balls are served on Centre Court. Naomi Osaka arrived wearing a sculptural kimono-inspired outfit embroidered with cranes and cherry blossom, created with Tokyo-based designer Hana Yagi.
Celebrity Sightings and Court Action
David Beckham, seated in the front row of the Royal Box, sheepishly joins a Mexican wave alongside his mother Sandra and Mary Berry. Spectators enjoy strawberries on Centre Court, while on Court 5, Oleksandra Oliynykova sports face stickers of the fruit. Serena Williams returned to SW19 for the first time since retiring in 2022, accompanied by her husband Alexis Ohanian and daughters Adira River and Alexis Olympia Ohanian Jr. However, seven-time Wimbledon singles champion Williams lost to Maya Joint in three sets.
Dramatic Matches and Memorable Moments
Jannik Sinner's blood-stained shoe after his five-set victory over Miomir Kecmanovic is captured, along with Aryna Sabalenka's reaction during her win over Teodora Kostovic. Coco Gauff makes a backhand return in her victory over Solana Sierra. Felix Auger-Aliassime plays a spectacular overhead shot against Dino Prizmic and ends up in a spectator exit on No 1 Court after chasing a drop shot. A Novak Djokovic fan displays a T-shirt depicting Djokovic smoking cigars with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Djokovic celebrates his victory over Stefanos Tsitsipas and then challenges Masters winner Rory McIlroy, in the Royal Box, to a tennis match to determine who has the better jacket.
Contrasting Fortunes and Unique Shots
Taylor Fritz celebrates his victory over Patrick Kypson on No 2 Court. Former Wimbledon champions experience contrasting fortunes: Venus Williams and partner Kevin Krawietz lose their mixed doubles first-round match to Lloyd Glasspool and Tereza Mihalikova, while Novak Djokovic defeats Arthur Rinderknech in four sets. Two differing emotions on Centre Court show Jelena Ostapenko looking dejected during her loss to Aryna Sabalenka and Grigor Dimitrov celebrating his victory and jumping the net to shake hands with Matteo Berrettini. Multi-exposure images capture Alexandra Eala's loss to Jasmine Paolini, including Eala serving and ESPN courtside reporter Kris Budden whispering.
Champions and Final Day
Karolina Muchova stretches to return in her victory over Naomi Osaka. Arthur Fery celebrates his quarter-final victory over Flavio Cobolli on Centre Court, becoming the first wildcard to reach the men's Wimbledon semi-finals since 2001. The crowd on Centre Court watches the Sinner vs Djokovic semi-final. Alfie Hewitt jumps into the arms of partner Gordon Reid after winning the men's wheelchair doubles final over Tokito Oda and Gustavo Fernández. Linda Noskova celebrates winning the women's singles final over Karolina Muchova. Noskova receives the Venus Rosewater Dish from the Princess of Wales and shows the trophy to fans from the balcony after the all-Czech final. Jannik Sinner stretches to return a serve, members of the Royal Box stand to applaud a point won by Sinner, and the No 1 seed kisses the trophy as he celebrates his victory over Alexander Zverev.
