Wimbledon begins today, June 29, and the Grand Slam calendar has delivered us one of the most story-rich editions of the All England Club in recent memory.
Jannik Sinner will enter Wimbledon with a price to win it all that marks him the second consecutive Grand Slam in which he'll be odds-on. At 1.53 on Duelbits, the Italian defends on grass, his best surface, while carrying the psychological context of a shock French Open second-round exit he'll want to erase from memory as quickly as possible.
Aryna Sabalenka, who has never made the Wimbledon final, is the favourite in the women's market. She's chasing the one Major title that has eluded her on a surface where her powerful baseline game should, in theory, translate better than it has historically.
And somewhere in the women's draw, seeded and on a wild card, is a 44-year-old named Serena Williams, competing in her first Grand Slam singles match in four years.
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | 2026 Wimbledon Championships |
| Dates | 29 June - 12 July 2026 |
| Venue | All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, Wimbledon, London |
| Surface | Grass |
| Prize Money | £52.5 million (estimated total) |
| Defending Men's Champion | Jannik Sinner (2025) |
| Defending Women's Champion | Iga Swiatek (2025) |
| Women's Final | Saturday 11 July |
| Men's Final | Sunday 12 July |
| Where to Watch | BBC (UK, free), ESPN (US), Eurosport (Europe) |
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| Player | Duelbits Odds |
|---|---|
| Sinner, Jannik | 1.53 |
| Djokovic, Novak | 6.50 |
| Zverev, Alexander | 10.00 |
| Shelton, Ben | 21.00 |
| Fritz, Taylor | 21.00 |
| Draper, Jack | 34.00 |
| Mensik, Jakub | 34.00 |
| Auger-Aliassime, Felix | 41.00 |
| Medvedev, Daniil | 41.00 |
| Fonseca, Joao | 51.00 |
| Bublik, Alexander | 51.00 |
| Paul, Tommy | 51.00 |
| Berrettini, Matteo | 51.00 |
| Tiafoe, Frances | 51.00 |
| De Minaur, Alex | 67.00 |
| Cobolli, Flavio | 81.00 |
| Lehecka, Jiri | 81.00 |
| Khachanov, Karen | 100.00 |
| Hurkacz, Hubert | 100.00 |
| Rublev, Andrey | 125.00 |
Odds converted from market consensus. WTA winner market live at Duelbits Sportsbook → Tennis → ATP/WTA Wimbledon → Outrights.
| Player | Approx. Decimal Odds |
|---|---|
| Sabalenka, Aryna | 4.50 |
| Rybakina, Elena | 6.50 |
| Swiatek, Iga (def. champion) | 9.50 |
| Pegula, Jessica | 11.00 |
| Andreeva, Mirra | 12.00 |
| Gauff, Coco | 14.00 |
| Anisimova, Amanda | 18.00 |
| Keys, Madison | 21.00 |
| Muchova, Karolina | 21.00 |
| Osaka, Naomi | 26.00 |
| Williams, Serena | 34.00 |
| Match | Favourite | Underdog |
|---|---|---|
| Sinner vs Kecmanovic | Sinner 1.008 | Kecmanovic 17.50 |
| Djokovic vs Wu (Yibing) | Djokovic 1.04 | Wu 11.25 |
| Medvedev vs Cilic | Medvedev 1.35 | Cilic 3.20 |
| Hurkacz vs Ruud | Hurkacz 1.44 | Ruud 2.80 |
| Tsitsipas vs Gaston | Tsitsipas 1.46 | Gaston 2.75 |
| Shapovalov vs Carreno Busta | Shapovalov 1.36 | Carreno Busta 3.15 |
| Auger-Aliassime vs Shevchenko | FAA 1.02 | Shevchenko 14.25 |
The Italian notoriously came into the 2026 French Open with extremely short odds before being upset in the second round. That result will have stung. But here is the analytical counter: Sinner's grass court game is genuinely different from his clay court game, and Wimbledon is the Major where his serving, aggression, and speed of shot translate most effectively.
He won here in 2025. He won the 2025 Australian Open. He is the world No. 1 and has been the most dominant player in men's tennis across the last 18 months. One upset at Roland Garros on a surface where he's historically had to grind does not change the picture at Wimbledon.
At 1.53, the market is pricing him at roughly 65% probability of winning, high for any Grand Slam but analytically defensible for a defending champion on his best surface in the strongest form of his career.
Verdict: The primary selection. Back Sinner outright and consider tournament finalist as a hedge if you want broader coverage.
Djokovic is 39 years old and has won seven Wimbledon titles. He has won 24 Grand Slams, the most in men's history. He is competing for what could be his 25th, on the surface where he has spent more time at the very peak of the sport than anywhere else.
Djokovic is seeded and expected to face Yibing Wu in his first round, a match priced 1.04/11.25, reflecting near-certainty of Djokovic's early progress. The deeper analytical question at 6.50 is the same one that has followed him for the last few seasons: does the body hold up across seven rounds over a fortnight, and does the level remain elevated enough to beat Sinner in a potential late-round showdown?
At 6.50, equivalent to +550, Djokovic remains excellent value for a player who has won on this surface more than anyone alive. His Wimbledon record across the last decade is unparalleled at his age bracket.
Verdict: Outstanding each-way value at 6.50. The most legitimate challenger to Sinner in the entire draw.
Zverev winning the 2026 French Open at +700 was one of the biggest upsets of the season, a result that ended Sinner's reign as an overwhelming favourite and announced Zverev's arrival at the very top of the Major-winning bracket.
The analytical challenge at Wimbledon is straightforward: grass is not Zverev's strongest surface. His serving is elite and translates well, but his movement on grass and his net play have historically been weaker than his clay court game. A first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros does not automatically carry to Wimbledon seven days later.
At 10.00, Zverev is priced as a legitimate third option behind Sinner and Djokovic, which feels roughly correct. He's capable of reaching the final but historically has not been at his ceiling at the All England Club.
Verdict: Each-way value at 10.00. The Roland Garros title gives him confidence; the question is whether grass suits his game at this level.
Among the American women, Jessica Pegula and Madison Keys have genuine cases. On the men's side, Ben Shelton is the American grass court threat. His aggressive serving game and athletic, attacking baseline play translate exceptionally well to Wimbledon's fast conditions.
At 21.00 alongside Taylor Fritz, the Americans represent the clearest each-way value in the second tier. Shelton specifically has the serving weapons to give anyone in the draw a difficult afternoon, including Sinner or Djokovic, if the draw falls his way.
Verdict: Each-way at 21.00. Grass suits his game; serves at this level can carry a player deep.
Jack Draper is Britain's best chance at a men's singles deep run at Wimbledon in years. The left-hander has improved significantly across the last 18 months, and playing at the All England Club in front of a home crowd provides an energy that genuinely translates to on-court performance.
At 34.00, Draper offers the most compelling narrative/value combination in the extended market. He's a genuine top-20 player who suits grass and has home crowd momentum behind him.
Verdict: Small each-way stake at 34.00. More value than his odds suggest for a specialist grass player at home.
Medvedev at 41.00 might look attractive given his sustained elite level, but Wimbledon has never been his best surface. He lost the 2023 Wimbledon final to Djokovic after building a two-set lead, a result that haunts his Wimbledon record. He faces Cilic (3.20 underdog) in round one.
Verdict: Skip. Better value elsewhere in the draw.
The 19-year-old Czech is one of the most exciting emerging players in the game, fast, serve-based, and capable of beating anyone on the right day. At 34.00, he represents the youth pick in the draw for bettors who want exposure to an emerging story at a reasonable price.
Verdict: Speculative each-way at 34.00 for the youth/upside angle.
Sabalenka, who has never made the Wimbledon final, is the favourite in the 2026 Wimbledon women's odds. The world No. 1 has been the most consistently elite player on tour for two years, winning multiple Majors and spending extended periods ranked first, yet Wimbledon has remained the one title missing from her trophy cabinet.
She boasts a powerful baseline game that could enable her to dominate on grass, and she will avoid the defending champion and Elena Rybakina until the final based on the draw.
She had a catastrophic collapse at Roland Garros in the quarterfinals and got bageled in the deciding set of the semifinals at the Berlin Open heading into Wimbledon. That's recent form worth noting. But she may have a chip on her shoulder after Paris, a motivated Sabalenka on grass, with a favourable draw half, is a dangerous proposition.
Verdict: The primary women's selection at 4.50. Chip-on-shoulder motivation plus world No. 1 form plus favourable draw structure.
Rybakina won Wimbledon in 2022 and is arguably the most technically suited grass court player in the women's draw. Her flat, heavy serve and ability to hit through courts suits grass conditions better than most players on tour.
Rybakina went 1-2 in her two tournaments on the surface heading into Wimbledon, a concerning recent form line. But Wimbledon is different. Rybakina has consistently outperformed her grass-season form once the Major begins.
Verdict: Strong each-way at 6.50. Proven Wimbledon champion who suits the surface structurally.
The reigning Wimbledon champion is coming off a disappointing second-round loss to Emma Navarro at the Bad Homburg Open, and faces a tricky first-round match at SW19.
Swiatek hasn't looked to be in top form on grass this season and it feels wide open at the All England Club. She defied the odds to win in 2025 and can never be fully discounted given her mental strength at Major level, but her grass form heading into this tournament is the weakest of the top contenders.
Verdict: Each-way at 9.50 for the defending champion discount.
Mirra Andreeva, the newly crowned French Open champion, lost her only match on grass heading into Wimbledon. The transition from Roland Garros champion to Wimbledon contender in a matter of weeks is notoriously difficult, the surface shift is the most dramatic in tennis, and mental reset time is minimal.
At 12.00, Andreeva's French Open title provides momentum but her grass form is a genuine question mark. Back her if you believe championship momentum transfers across surfaces.
Verdict: Speculative each-way at 12.00. Momentum candidate, surface question.
Amanda Anisimova experienced one of the most painful losses when succumbing to Iga Swiatek in last year's Wimbledon final, a 6-0 6-0 defeat that left one of the most capable grass court players on tour with unfinished business at the All England Club.
She has a 73% win rate at Wimbledon, the best of the four Grand Slams. She went on to be US Open runner-up just months after the Wimbledon final, demonstrating her ability to recover from setbacks.
At 18.00, Anisimova is the most compelling each-way selection in the women's draw outside the top three. Her Wimbledon record, grass suitability, and the specific psychological motivation of returning to the scene of her most painful defeat creates a compelling analytical narrative.
Verdict: Our women's each-way value pick at 18.00.
Serena Williams, 44, accepted a wild card into the singles draw, marking her first Grand Slam singles appearance since the 2022 US Open.
The wild card is in the third quarter of the draw, one of the weakest sections, and Williams may have only the defending champion and one of Ukraine's top two players to beat in the early stages. She may fall just short of reaching the final ten years after she last made a Wimbledon singles title match, but backing the best female player in the sport's history to reach the last four looks a worthwhile bet.
Verdict: Reach the semi-finals prop at whatever price the market offers. Outright win at 34.00 is too short for realistic probability, but deep run markets offer better value.
| Market | Pick | Duelbits Odds | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Winner | Sinner | 1.53 | Defending champion on best surface, Roland Garros upset is anomaly |
| Men's Winner (EW) | Djokovic | 6.50 | 7x champion, best grass court record in history, chasing 25th Major |
| Men's Winner (EW) | Zverev | 10.00 | French Open title gives momentum, third-best price in field |
| Men's Winner (EW) | Draper | 34.00 | Home crowd, grass specialist, left-hander advantage |
| Women's Winner | Sabalenka | 4.50 | World No. 1, chip on shoulder, favourable draw |
| Women's Winner (EW) | Rybakina | 6.50 | 2022 champion, best grass court specialist in field |
| Women's Winner (EW) | Anisimova | 18.00 | 73% Wimbledon win rate, finalist last year seeking redemption |
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When is Wimbledon 2026? June 29 – July 12, 2026 at the All England Club, Wimbledon. Women's Final: Saturday 11 July. Men's Final: Sunday 12 July.
Who is favourite for men's singles? Jannik Sinner at 1.53 on Duelbits, defending champion after winning in 2025. Novak Djokovic follows at 6.50, Alexander Zverev (Roland Garros 2026 champion) at 10.00.
Who is favourite for women's singles? Aryna Sabalenka at approximately 4.50, the world No. 1 who has never reached a Wimbledon final. Elena Rybakina (2022 champion) follows at 6.50, defending champion Iga Swiatek at 9.50.
Why did Sinner enter at such short odds after a French Open upset? The French Open upset as a -310 equivalent favourite was an anomaly on clay. Grass is Sinner's strongest surface, he won Wimbledon in 2025, and the market correctly identifies the R2 Roland Garros exit as an outlier rather than a pattern.
What happened to Djokovic's Grand Slam record? Djokovic holds 24 Grand Slam titles, men's all-time record. A 2026 Wimbledon victory would be his 25th, on a surface where he has won seven times.
Who is Serena Williams playing? Williams accepted a wild card for the 2026 Wimbledon singles draw at 44, her first Grand Slam appearance since the 2022 US Open. She is placed in a favourable draw section and is a genuine contender for deep runs.
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