Who handed over a wildcard to SW19?
Serena Williams received a wildcard to compete for a record 24th major title at Wimbledon, after nearly a year on the sidelines due to injury.
Williams, 40, last played in a competitive match at Center Court last year’s tournament when she was forced to retire during the first round with a thigh muscle problem.
There were fears about whether she was on the verge of retirement from the sport, but caused a great stir with the announcement of her long-awaited return.
She returned to action at Eastbourne International on Tuesday with the number 4 Ons Jabeur of the world in the doubles at Eastbourne International and will make her Wimbledon return next week.
Men & # 39; s Singles Wild Cards
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).
Women & # 39; s Singles Wild Cards
Katie Boulter (GB), Jodie Burrage (GB), Sonay Kartal (GB), Yuriko Miyazaki (GB), Daria Saville (Aus), Katie Swan (GB), Serena Williams (USA).
Men & # 39; s Doubles Wildcards
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).
Women’s Doubles Wild Cards
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 double wildcards
To be announced yet.
Men’s wheelchair singles wildcard
Tokito Oda (Jpn).
Women’s wheelchair singles wildcard
Momoko Ohtani (Jpn).
Quad wheelchair singles wildcard
Ymanitu Silva (Bra).
Something new for the tournament?
Wimbledon will become a 14-day tournament from this year, with matches to be played in mid-Sunday, traditionally a day off at the Grand Slam.
The first Sunday of Wimbledon is usually a day of rest, on which tournament organizers work to get the courts back in top form for the final rounds, leading to a so-called “Manic Monday” covering the entire fourth round of both men and women contains. singles.
“From 2022, to coincide with the centenary of the middle track, mid-Sunday will become a permanent part of the tournament schedule, turning the championships into a 14-day event,” said the chairman of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, Ian Hewitt, said.
“Thanks to improved grass track technology and maintenance over the past five years … we are comfortable being able to look after the tracks, especially the center, without a full rest day.”
What’s the latest chance?
Men’s Champion’s Last Chance:
- Novak Djokovic 10/11
- Rafael Nadal 5/1
- Matteo Berrettini 6/1
- Stefanos Tsitsipas 2/17
Women’s Champion’s Last Chance:
- Iga Swiatek 3/1
- Simona Halep 9/1
- Emma Raducanu 10/1