Wimbledon preview 2026: The tennis champions, contenders and stars to watch in London

Wimbledon 2026 begins Monday at the All England Lawn Tennis Club in London, with defending men's champion Jannik Sinner and women's champion Iga Świątek aiming to retain their titles. Novak Djokovic is also competing in pursuit of further tennis history, while Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, and others are among the top contenders. The New York Times/Athletic preview highlights 30 players to watch — 15 men and 15 women — including the return of seven-time singles champion Serena Williams.