The 2026 Wimbledon draw has been announced, with Novak Djokovic and Emma Raducanu among the stars who have learned their fate ahead of the third Grand Slam of the year. Tennis' biggest names will descend upon the courts of SW19 next week, competing for glory after the Australian and French Opens.
Djokovic and Raducanu Aim for Glory
Djokovic will be targeting a 25th major title overall and his eighth at Wimbledon, as he seeks to end a three-year barren run without a Grand Slam victory. The Serbian legend faces Yibing Wu in his opening match, a World No. 99 who has yet to progress beyond the first round. Raducanu, meanwhile, will be hoping to claim a second major to her name, having struggled to replicate the form that delivered her US Open triumph in 2021. The British star has never progressed beyond the fourth round at Wimbledon, but will be determined to change that this summer. She has been pitted against Croatian Antonia Ruzic in the opening round. The 23-year-old, who holds a singles record of 225-118, has never advanced beyond the first round.
Serena Williams Faces Tough Test
Serena Williams, meanwhile, has been drawn against Australia's Maya Joint in her first-round fixture. Williams will be bidding for an eighth title at SW19, while Joint enters the contest ranked World No. 53 at just 20 years of age. It represents a formidable challenge for the 23-time Grand Slam champion.
Other Key Matchups
Taylor Fritz and Jack Draper have also been paired together in what promises to be an intriguing opening encounter on the prestigious courts of South West London. Defending champion Jannik Sinner will take on Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic as he bids for a second title at the event. Iga Swiatek enters as the reigning women's champion.
Both players face fierce competition in their pursuit of the title, however, with Sinner and Swiatek entering the tournament as reigning champions.
Ladies' Singles Draw Highlights
The ladies' singles draw features top seed Aryna Sabalenka facing T. Kostovic. Other notable first-round matches include Osaka vs. Jacquemot, Gauff vs. Korpatsch, and Swiatek vs. Townsend. The full draw is extensive, with 128 players competing.
Men's Singles Draw Highlights
In the men's singles draw, Djokovic's path includes a potential meeting with Fritz or Draper in later rounds. Sinner's quarter features Kecmanovic, while other top contenders like Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev await their opponents.
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