Who is playing at Wimbledon 2024? Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek and more

Fresh from a third grand slam at Roland Garros, the Spaniard is on top of the world once more and will look for a fourth at the venue where he tasted success last year, too. At just 21, Alcaraz continues to look like the frightening real deal, and another win here would put him well on the way to emulating the feats of the sport’s modern greats.

A fifth grand slam title - and fourth at the French Open - underlined the Pole’s continued dominance at the top of the European calendar, but Wimbledon remains the weak link in her crown. The only major she has failed to reach the semi-finals in, Swiatek will hope she can surpass last year’s quarter-final exit and go all the way as she chases yet another success on what is becoming an excellent 2024 tour for her.

The undisputed champion of the modern era in men’s singles success when it comes to raw titles, the Serbian is still potentially in the shadow of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for some. But, after withdrawing at the quarter-final stage of the French Open, Djokovic will know that victory here can take him one closer to the former’s haul of 103 career titles in the Open Era, further underlining his greatness.

Fresh off a singles semi-final and a doubles victory at Roland Garros, the American will be chasing a second grand slam in the former category to go with her 2023 U.S. Open title as she continues to burnish her pedigree. Gauff’s momentum was arguably checked by the Covid-19 pandemic, but she has since rebuilt herself into a formidable presence at the top of the WTA rankings and is looking to better her best result at SW19, having reached the fourth round twice.

Victorious at the Australian Open at the start of the season, the Italian just missed out on a second grand slam when he lost in the semi-finals of the French Open in June. However, that will only fire him up for the grass-court campaign, and Sinner looks the part, seeking a best-ever finish at Wimbledon as he prepares to bring his fearsome style to Centre Court and more over the coming weeks.

The Czech star came from nowhere last year to stun the tennis world and claim the women’s singles title at Wimbledon as its first unseeded winner, and she looks set to be back for more at SW19 this time around. Since then, Vondrousova has soared up the rankings, and reached a career-best fifth following a quarter-final finish at the French Open. With her form peaking at the right time again, don’t bet against further success here.

The German reached the final of the French Open in June but could not get one over Alcaraz, and was forced to settle for second place. Now runner-up at two majors, he is edging closer to success, having previously won the ATP Tour Finals twice and a gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Off-court controversies have dogged him this year however, and it remains to be seen what sort of reception he will generate at Wimbledon.

The Kazakhstani star won her only major here two years ago, and will have high hopes of matching the feat when she takes to the court again at SW19 in July. Rybakina has picked up three WTA 500 titles in 2024 but could only muster a second-round finish at the Australian Open and was held in the quarter-finals at the French Open. A deep Wimbledon run will boost her reputation even further.

A fourth-round exit at Roland Garros for the 2021 U.S. Open winner wasn’t in the script, but the Russian will nevertheless feel good about his prospects at Wimbledon. Medvedev previously reached the semi-finals last year, his best performance to date at the Championships, and if he is blessed with something of a kinder draw, he has the power and style to potentially go one better and be crowned champion come the end of the tournament.

Seeded second at Roland Garros, but unable to get past the quarter-final stage, Sabalenka will nevertheless be seen as one of the biggest threats in the women’s singles draw at SW19. A two-time Australian Open winner, she’ll be hoping to better the semi-final finish she secured here in 2021 and 2023, and the former world number one will feel her game can keep her among the top tier of contenders for the event.

Illness struck at the wrong moment for the Norwegian star, with a downcast result in the semi-finals of the French Open denying him a shot at a first major. Ruud has three final appearances in grand slams, as well as the ATP Finals, but has yet to claim victory in any of them. Could he finally break his streak at an event where he has only reached the second round before, or will he head home early again?

The Tunisian will hope it is third time lucky after losing the final two years on the trot in the women’s singles draw at Wimbledon. Like Ruud, Jabeur has reached three grand slam finals and walked away empty-handed on each occasion. Still, on the back of a quarter-final finish at the French Open, she will be keen to prove she can carry across her form from clay to grass and remain a viable contender.

The prospect of the three-time grand slam winner progressing far into Wimbledon is arguably slim to zero, with the Scotsman having never recovered his greatest form since a cruel string of injuries took him away from the rest of the then-Big Four. But at his most successful stomping ground, Murray - twice a winner here and again in the London 2012 Olympic Games - will still be a major draw for homegrown fans.

Three years on from a wildcard debut that saw her explode onto the world stage - shortly before she went all the way to the U.S. Open to claim a historic victory - the Briton struggled with form and injuries during the intervening period. However, Raducanu is still a fountain of terrific raw talent, and if she finds her groove in front of a home crowd, she could prove a major spoiler to the presumed frontrunners at SW19.

When does Wimbledon start?

Wimbledon starts on Monday, July 1 this year and runs through Sunday, July 14.

Who are the defending champions at Wimbledon?

Carlos Alcaraz and Marketa Vondrousova are the defending singles champions at Wimbledon this year, following their victories in 2023. Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in a 1–6 7–6 (8–6) 6–1 3–6 6–4 encounter to claim the top prize, while Vondrousova saw off Ons Jabeur in 6-4 6-4 straight sets for her win.

What is the prize money at Wimbledon?

The prize money at Wimbledon in 2023 was a staggering £44.7m ($56.8m) across all events combined. The winners of the men’s singles draw and women’s singles draw received £2.35m ($29.9m) each last year.

Figures are expected to be similar again this year.

Is Rafael Nadal fit to play at Wimbledon?

Nadal, in what is expected to be his final season of professional tennis, is not likely to participate in Wimbledon following an early exit from the French Open in June.

The Spaniard, synonymous with success at Roland Garros, is eyeing a shot at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. There, he hopes to become the second man after Andy Murray to claim double gold in the men’s singles draw after Beijing 2008.

Where can I watch Wimbledon?

In the United States, fans can watch Wimbledon live on ESPN and the Tennis Channel, with select coverage on ABC, and stream it on ESPN+.

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In the United Kingdom, fans can watch Wimbledon live on the BBC and stream it on BBC iPlayer.