Who got a wildcard for SW19?
Serena Williams was given a wild card to compete for a record 24th major title at Wimbledon, after being sidelined for nearly a year with injury.
Williams, 40, last played a competitive game at Center Court during last year’s tournament, when she had to stop in the first round with a hamstring problem.
Unfortunately, SW19’s comeback was short-lived as she lost to Harmony Tan in the first round in an epic match. The American was defeated 7-5, 1-6, 7-6 (7).
Wildcards men’s singles
Zizou Bergs (Bell), Liam Broady (GB), Jay Clarke (GB), Alastair Gray (GB), Paul Jubb (GB), Ryan Peniston (GB), Tim van Rijthoven (Hol), Stan Wawrinka (Swi).
Wildcards women’s singles
Katie Boulter (GB), Jodie Burrage (GB), Sonay Kartal (GB), Yuriko Miyazaki (GB), Daria Saville (Aus), Katie Swan (GB), Serena Williams (US).
Wildcards men’s doubles
Liam Broady (GB) / Jay Clarke (GB), Julian Cash (GB) / Henry Patten (GB), Alastair Gray (GB) / Ryan Peniiston (GB), Jonny O’Mara (GB) / Ken Skupski (GB).
Wildcards women’s doubles
Naiktha Bains (GB) / Maia Lumsden (GB), Alicia Barnett (GB) / Olivia Nicholls (GB), Jodie Burrage (GB) / Eden Silva (GB), Harriet Dart (GB) / Heather Watson (GB), Sarah Beth Gray (GB) / Yuriko Miyazaki (GB), Sonay Kartal (GB) / Nell Miller (GB).
Mixed Doubles Wildcards
Ivan Dodig (Cro) / Latisha Chan (Twn), Kyle Edmund (GB) / Olivia Nicholls (GB), Jamie Murray (GB) / Venus Williams (US), Jonny O’Mara (GB) / Alicia Barnett (GB).
Wildcard wheelchair singles men
Tokito Oda (Jpn).
Wildcard singles women wheelchair
Momoko Ohtani (Japan).
Wildcard for four-person wheelchair singles
Ymanitu Silva (BH).
Something new for the tournament?
Wimbledon will be a 14-day tournament from this year, with matches being played on ‘Mid Sunday’.
The first Sunday of Wimbledon is normally a rest day, with tournament organizers working to get the courts back in top shape for the final rounds, resulting in what is known as ‘Manic Monday’ with the entire fourth round of both the men and the women. singles.
“From 2022, which coincides with the centenary of the center court, the middle Sunday will become a regular part of the tournament schedule, making the championships a 14-day event,” said Ian Hewitt, president of the All England Lawn Tennis Club. for the tournament.
“Thanks to the improved technology and the maintenance of the lawns over the past five years… we are confident that we can take care of the courts, especially the center court, without a full day’s rest.”
What are the last chances?
Last Chance Men’s Champion:
- Novak Djokovic 2/7
- Rafael Nadal 4/1
- Nick Kyrgios 17/2
- Cameron Norrie 20/1
- Taylor Fritz 22/1
- Cristian Garin 80/1
Last Chance Women’s Champion:
- Our Jabeur 11/8
- Simona Halep 7/4
- Amanda Anisimova 2/15
- Elena Rybakina 15/2
- Ajla Tomljanovic 20/1
- Tatyana Maria 22/1