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Wimbledon 2026 commences with defending champions Sinner and Świątek

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 9:16 AM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Wimbledon 2026 commences with defending champions Sinner and Świątek

Summary

Wimbledon 2026 begins Monday at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London. Jannik Sinner aims to defend his men's title, while Iga Świątek returns as the defending women's champion seeking to retain her trophy. Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, and others are in contention, each with unique challenges leading up to the tournament. Sabalenka looks to recover from recent losses, while Rybakina, despite having won the tournament in 2022, faces pressure after underwhelming performances this season. The tournament promises exciting matches and potential upsets.

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By the Numbers

•Wimbledon 2026 starts on June 26.
•Jannik Sinner seeks to defend his title in the men's draw.
•Iga Świątek aims to repeat her success from last year.
•Aryna Sabalenka faces pressure after disappointing results.
•Elena Rybakina aims to capitalize on her 2022 championship experience.

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Wimbledon 2026 starts Monday at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London, and on the most rarefied surface in tennis, fans should expect surprises of all kinds. In the men’s draw, Jannik Sinner is seeking to defend his title, while Novak Djokovic goes in search of yet more tennis history. In the women’s draw, Iga Świątek wants to keep hold of her trophy too, but Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina and more contenders are waiting to unseat her. But whoever lifts the trophy is never the only storyli
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