Overview
- Wimbledon begins on Monday with Jannik Sinner starting his title defence and Novak Djokovic in the draw chasing a record 25th major.
- Serena Williams accepted a late singles wildcard and will play Maya Joint on Centre Court on Tuesday while also competing in doubles with her sister Venus.
- Carlos Alcaraz will miss the tournament because of a wrist injury, removing a leading contender and reshaping the men’s field.
- Top seeds face preparation concerns: Sinner skipped grass warm-ups to manage heat-related health issues and Aryna Sabalenka has worked with a psychologist after a collapse at Roland Garros.
- The return of veteran stars is boosting spectator and broadcaster interest, placing extra scheduling and security demands on the All England Club and potentially affecting match trajectories on Wimbledon’s short grass season.