Who got a wildcard for SW19?
Serena Williams has been given a wildcard 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.
It was feared she was on the brink of retirement, but has caused a stir by announcing her long-awaited return.
She returned to action at Eastbourne International on Tuesday, alongside the world’s number 4 Ons Jabeur in women’s doubles and will make her comeback at Wimbledon the following week.
Wildcards men’s singles
Zizou Bergs (Bel), 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), plus three more links to be announced.
Wildcards women’s doubles
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), plus two more combinations to be announced.
Mixed Doubles Wildcards
To be announced on June 29.
Wildcard wheelchair singles men
Tokito Oda (Jpn).
Wildcard singles women wheelchair
Momoko Ohtani (Jpn).
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 played on the middle Sunday, traditionally a day off at the grand slam.
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 a “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, mid-Sunday will become a regular part of the tournament schedule, turning the championships into a 14-day event,” said Ian Hewitt, president of the All England Lawn Tennis Club .
“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.”
Can I still buy tickets?
Naturally. You’ve heard of the Wimbledon queue, right? You can go to Wimbledon Park and wait patiently for a small number of available tickets for Center Court, Court One or Court Two. However, you have to queue from about 6am, if not earlier, to be lucky.
If you can’t make it to the show courts, you can also buy a day pass which gives you access to all ground courses from Nos 3 to 18. Prices start from £27. The All England Club only accepts cash on the day.
On which TV channel are the championships?
You can report on BBC One and Two throughout the two weeks – and on the red button. You can also follow the daily coverage of Telegraph Sport.
What are the last chances?
Last Chance Men’s Champion:
Novak Djokovic 10/11
Rafael Nadal 5/1
Matteo Berrettini 6/1
Stefanos Tsitsipas 2/17
Last Chance Women’s Champion:
Iga Swiatek 3/1
Simona Halep 9/1
Emma Raducanu 10/1