Wimbledon organizers have finalized the tournament field as qualifying matches began on June 22, 2026.
Defending champion Jannik Sinner enters as the top seed and world number one, aiming to retain his title after a second-round exit at Roland Garros.
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Alexander Zverev is the second seed, while seven-time champion Novak Djokovic is seeded seventh, chasing a record 25th Grand Slam title.
British Players and Wildcards
Dan Evans, ranked 244th, was denied a singles wildcard for his final home Grand Slam before retirement.
The remaining invitations went to British players Harry Wendelken and Felix Gill.
Evans had expressed hope for a wildcard, stating he has contributed significantly to British tennis. He must now win three qualifying rounds to reach the main draw.
Cam Norrie is the only seeded British man at number 26, while Jack Draper is unseeded due to an injury layoff that dropped his ranking outside the top 100.
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Women's Draw and Notable Returns
Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam champion, accepted the final singles wildcard and will compete in singles for the first time in four years.
She will also reunite with her sister Venus in doubles.
Iga Świątek aims for her first consecutive Wimbledon title after a coaching change with Francisco Roig.
Carlos Alcaraz, Lorenzo Musetti, and Holger Rune are absent due to injury, leaving the bottom half of the men's draw open.
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The official draw is scheduled for June 26, with first-round matches starting June 29.
