Wimbledon 2026 LIVE: 8,000 Fans Queue for First Day's Play at SW19
Wimbledon 2026: 8,000 Queue for First Day's Play at SW19

Thousands of tennis fans have descended on SW19 for the start of Wimbledon 2026. More than 8,000 fans were in the queue by 6am this morning as the two-week championships get under way at the All England Club.

First Day's Play Underway

Action begins on the outside courts this morning before men's champion and world number one Jannik Sinner takes to the Centre Court at 1.30pm. British hope Emma Raducanu, seeded 30th, withdrew due to injury ahead of her scheduled match against Croatian Antonia Ruzic today.

Serena Williams Return

Those hoping to see the spectacular return of legend Serena Williams, 44, after four years away from the sport will have to wait until Tuesday when she is scheduled to play.

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