Women's final posts strong viewership increase for ESPN Wimbledon
ESPN Tennis • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
The Wimbledon women's final drew an average of 1.9 million viewers on ESPN, marking a 48% increase from the previous year. In contrast, the men's final averaged 2.4 million viewers, which represents a 16% decline. This year's finals showcased increased interest in the women's event compared to last summer's viewership. The trends in viewership could influence future programming decisions for ESPN and similar networks. Comparisons of the audience sizes between the two finals highlight shifting viewer dynamics.
- •Women's final averages 1.9 million viewers, up 48% from last year.
- •Men's final averages 2.4 million viewers, down 16% year-over-year.
- •Wimbledon matches occurred on July 15.
- •Viewership trends may influence future event coverage.
- 7:01 PMESPN Tennis — Women's final tops ESPN Wimbledon viewership
"The Wimbledon women's final averaged 1.9 million viewers, an increase of 48% over last year, while the men's final averaged 2.4 million, down 16%.
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