The Wimbledon 2026 draw will take place on Friday, June 26 at 10am BST, determining the first-round matchups for tennis stars at the All England Club. Fans can watch the ceremony live on the Wimbledon website and YouTube channel.
Reigning Champions and British Contenders
Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek arrive as defending champions. Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in a four-set final to claim his maiden grass-court title, while Swiatek swept Amanda Anisimova 6-0, 6-0 in the women's final. British hopes rest on Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu, with Raducanu and Cameron Norrie seeded in the top 32, avoiding other seeds until the third round.
Draper and Raducanu's Preparations
Draper, returning from an injury setback in April, made a winning start under new coach Sir Andy Murray at the Eastbourne Open. Raducanu reached the Queen's final and secured a seeding by entering the top 32. Norrie, after withdrawing from Roland-Garros, lost to Sinner at the Hurlingham Classic.
Serena Williams' Return
Serena Williams, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, received a wildcard after a retirement U-turn. She returned at Queen's Club, partnering Victoria Mboko in doubles before Mboko's MCL injury ended their run. Williams then paired with Karolina Muchova in Berlin, losing in the first round.
