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Key players at risk of early Wimbledon upsets include Iga Świątek

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 3:50 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Key players at risk of early Wimbledon upsets include Iga Świątek

Summary

The main draw of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships starts on June 29. Several top players face challenging first-round matchups that could lead to upsets. Iga Świątek, the reigning champion, faces Taylor Townsend after a recent loss, while Taylor Fritz meets Jack Draper amid an injury concern. Casper Ruud, Daniil Medvedev, Kateřina Siniaková, and Emma Navarro also highlight potential first-round challenges as they seek to advance in the prestigious tournament.

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By the Numbers

•Wimbledon Championships commence June 29, 2026.
•Iga Świątek faces Taylor Townsend after a recent defeat.
•Taylor Fritz's matchup against Jack Draper raises concerns due to injury.
•Casper Ruud struggles on grass, facing Hubert Hurkacz.
•Daniil Medvedev's match against Marin Čilić expected to be highly competitive.

Latest Updates

3:50 AMYahoo Sports — 6 Players Who Are at Risk of R1 Upsets at Wimbledon, Featuring Iga Świątek, Taylor Fritz

What they're saying

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The main draw of the 2026 Wimbledon Championships begins on Monday, June 29, with the best players in the world battling it out for one of the most prestigious titles in the sport of tennis. However, as is often the case at Grand Slams, we are bound to see some upsets at Wimbledon.
— Yahoo Sports

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