Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion, will kick off his Wimbledon campaign on Centre Court against Estonian qualifier Mark Lajal as he aims to secure his fourth Grand Slam title at just 21 years old. Alcaraz, who claimed the French Open earlier this month, is seeded third but remains the favorite to add another major title to his collection.
“I want to join the elite group who have won both Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same year,” Alcaraz stated ahead of his opener, eyeing a feat achieved only by legends like Nadal, Federer, and Djokovic.
Meanwhile, world number one Jannik Sinner, fresh off his Australian Open victory, will face Germany’s Yannick Hanfmann in another key match on Centre Court later in the day.
Emma Raducanu, the 2021 U.S. Open champion, returns to Wimbledon after missing last year due to injury. She faces a tough challenge against Russian Ekaterina Alexandrova, the 22nd seed, as she navigates her comeback with a wildcard entry.
On Court One, Aryna Sabalenka, the third seed and a strong contender for the women’s title, begins her campaign against American Emina Bektas. Daniil Medvedev and Coco Gauff also feature prominently on the opening day, promising a packed schedule across both Centre Court and Court One.
As fans flock to the All England Club, eager for top-tier tennis action, they will witness a lineup of renowned players competing across the outside courts, including Casper Ruud, who leads the ATP Tour this year in victories, facing off against Australian Alex Bolt.
