Novak Djokovic will be looking to successfully defend his Wimbledon title at this year’s tournament… but when does it start? And how can you watch it?
- Novak Djokovic will be looking to successfully defend his Wimbledon title
- The Serbian defeated Nick Kyrgios on Centre Court in last year’s final
- This year’s historic tournament is scheduled to get underway in July
This year’s Wimbledon is fast approaching, with Novak Djokovic looking to successfully defend his title.
Djokovic won his seventh Wimbledon title and fourth in a row by coming from behind to beat Nick Kyrgios on Centre Court last year.
The Serbian produced a display of exceptional consistency, making only 17 unforced errors in three hours and one minute, taking the title 4-6, 6-3, 6-4, 7-6.
Elena Rybakina won the women’s singles final last year in what was her first ever Grand Slam singles title. She came from behind to beat Tunisia’s world No 2 Ons Jabeur, 3-6, 6-2, 6-2.
With Wimbledon around the corner, what is the full schedule? How can you watch it? Mail Sport provides all the answers below.
Novak Djokovic will be looking to looking to successfully defend his title at this year’s Wimbledon
The Serbian came from behind to beat Nick Kyrgios on Centre Court in last year’s final
When is Wimbledon?
This year’s Wimbledon is scheduled to get underway on Monday, July 3.
It will be the 136th edition of the Championships, with the men’s final set to take place on the Sunday, July 16.
The women’s final is scheduled to take place a day before the men’s showdown on Centre Court.
Elena Rybakina won the women’s singles final last year in what was her first ever Grand Slam singles title
What is the full schedule?
Monday, July 3
- Men’s and Ladies’ first Round
Tuesday, July 4
- Men’s and Ladies’ first Round
Wednesday, July 5
- Men’s and Ladies’ second Round
Thursday, July 6
- Men’s and Ladies’ second Round
Friday, July 7
- Men’s and Ladies’ third Round
Saturday, July 8
- Men’s and Ladies’ third Round
Sunday, July 9
- Men’s and Ladies’ fourth Round
Monday, July 10
- Men’s and Ladies’ fourth Round
This year’s men’s final is set to take place on Centre Court on Sunday, July 16, while the women’s singles final will take place a day before
Tuesday, July 11
- Men’s Singles Quarter-finals
- Ladies’ Singles Quarter-finals
- Men’s Singles Quarter-finals
Wednesday, July 12
- Ladies’ Singles Quarter-finals
- Ladies’ Singles Semi-finals
Thursday, July 13
Friday, July 14
- Men’s Singles Semi-finals
Saturday, July 15
- Ladies’ Singles Final,
- Men’s Doubles Final
Sunday, July 16
- Men’s Singles Final
- Ladies’ Doubles Final
How to watch
Fans will be able to watch all of this year’s action will be shown live on BBC.
All of the matches will also be streamed on BBC iPlayer.
For those who miss anything, fans will be able to catch up via ‘Today at Wimbledon’ every day from 9pm during the tournament.
Djokovic is currently the favourite to pick up his eighth Wimbledon title at this year’s tournament
Men’s Singles Odds
Novak Djokovic to win – 4/7
Carlos Alcaraz to win – 5/1
Daniil Medvedev to win – 10/1
Jannik Sinner to win – 12/1
Andy Murray to win – 20/1
All odds via Paddy Power and correct at the time of publication.