Wimbledon Championships, 139th edition from Monday 29 June to Sunday 12 July 2026

The 139th edition of the Wimbledon Championships takes place from Monday 29 June to Sunday 12 July 2026 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London.

The main draw begins tomorrow morning, bringing significant tournament structural overhauls, massive financial updates, and major player storylines.

📅 Full Tournament Schedule

Wimbledon continues its 14-day schedule without the traditional Middle Sunday rest period.

🏆 Key Player Storylines & Field Status

🧔 Men’s Draw

The Favorites: Defending champion Jannik Sinner enters as the top target, opening play on Centre Court on Day 1. He is heavily pressured by seven-time champion Novak Djokovic—still chasing an elusive 25th Major—and Roland Garros champion Alexander Zverev.
The Major Absence: Two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the tournament due to an ongoing wrist injury (tenosynovitis).
The Coaching Box: British legend Andy Murray returns to SW19, transitioning into a coaching role for British No. 1 Jack Draper.

👩 Women’s Draw

Serena’s Shock Comeback: At 44 years old, 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams returns to singles action on a wildcard. She faces teenager Maya Joint in the first round and is also playing doubles with her sister, Venus Williams.
The Title Contenders: Defending champion Iga Świątek and World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka headline the field alongside 2022 champion Elena Rybakina and rising French Open champion Mirra Andreeva.

💰 Record-Breaking Prize Money

Total prize money rises 20% to a record £64.2 million, making it the largest year-on-year financial bump in tournament history.

Singles Champions: £3,600,000
Singles Runners-Up: £1,800,000
First-Round Losers: £80,000

⚙️ Historical and On-Site Innovations

Electronic Video Review: For the first time in Wimbledon history, electronic video reviews are active for chair-umpire line calls (such as ‘not-up’ or ‘foul shot’) on Centre Court, No. 1 Court, and courts 2, 3, 12, and 18.
Scoreboard Transparency: Following spectator feedback, electronic court scoreboards will now explicitly flag “Out” and “Fault” calls visually.
Climate Accommodations: Following forecasts of record-breaking high temperatures, organizers expanded shade and shelter infrastructure around the Tea Lawn and The Hill.

📺 Broadcast Information

United Kingdom: Extended coverage is hosted on the BBC, which secured free-to-air rights through 2033.
United States: Live matches stream on ESPN and the Tennis Channel.

Wimbledon Championships, 139th edition from Monday 29 June to Sunday 12 July 2026

Wimbledon 2007, Roger Federer wins 5 in a row

Roger Federer path to the Wimbledon 2007 title

Wimbledon 2007

I was at the Wimbledon Championships in 2007 to watch Roger win his fifth title in a row

Roger Federer won 20 Grand Slam singles titles during his career, beginning with his first victory at Wimbledon in 2003 and concluding with the 2018 Australian Open. He was the first male player to reach the 20-title milestone.

Grand Slam Title Timeline

Federer’s most dominant period occurred between 2004 and 2007, a span in which he won 11 of 16 contested majors.

Key Milestones

First Major: Defeated Mark Philippoussis at Wimbledon 2003 to win his maiden Slam.
Career Grand Slam: Completed the set of all four majors by winning the 2009 French Open, defeating Robin Söderling in the final.
Wimbledon Record: He holds the Open Era record for the most men’s singles titles at Wimbledon with 8 victories (2003–2007, 2009, 2012, 2017).
Consecutive Dominance: He won five consecutive titles at both Wimbledon (2003–2007) and the US Open (2004–2008).
Final Major: His 20th and final Grand Slam title came at the 2018 Australian Open after defeating Marin Čilić in five sets.