Wimbledon Draw 2026 – Perfect Tennis

The draw for the 2026 Wimbledon Championships is set, and while defending champion Jannik Sinner and seven-time winner Novak Djokovic have landed in the same half, the biggest talking point is undoubtedly the brutal bottom quarter.

Taylor Fritz opens against Jack Draper in arguably the match of the first round, Alexander Zverev faces another tricky Wimbledon campaign, while Matteo Berrettini and Hubert Hurkacz ensure there is no shortage of dangerous floaters throughout the draw.

British qualifiers Oliver Tarvet, Billy Harris and Harry Wendelken all successfully came through qualifying to reach the main draw, joining wild cards Arthur Fery, Jack Pinnington Jones, Toby Samuel, Felix Gill and Jacob Fearnley to give GB a significant amount of representation.

There was disappointment, however, for former British No. 1 Dan Evans, who was not awarded a singles wildcard for what he has said will be his final Wimbledon appearance. Evans failed to come through qualifying and will miss the men’s singles draw for the first time since 2018

Here’s how the draw shapes up.

Tournament Info

Wimbledon 2026 Seeds

Seeds

1. Jannik Sinner
2. Alexander Zverev
3. Félix Auger-Aliassime
4. Ben Shelton
5. Alex de Minaur
6. Taylor Fritz
7. Novak Djokovic
8. Daniil Medvedev
9. Flavio Cobolli
10. Alexander Bublik
11. Casper Ruud
12. Andrey Rublev
13. Jiří Lehečka
14. Luciano Darderi
15. Jakub Menšík
16. Learner Tien
17. Frances Tiafoe
18. Francisco Cerúndolo
19. Karen Khachanov
20. Arthur Fils
21. Tommy Paul
22. Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
23. Rafael Jódar
24. João Fonseca
25. Arthur Rinderknech
26. Cameron Norrie
27. Ugo Humbert
28. Brandon Nakashima
29. Tomás Martín Etcheverry
30. Alejandro Tabilo
31. Ignacio Buse
32. Matteo Arnaldi

Wild Cards

Protected Ranking

Withdrawals

Qualifiers

2026 Wimbledon Draw

Top Half

Bottom Half

PDF Draw

Thoughts on the Draw

First Quarter: Led by Jannik Sinner (1)

Seeded Players: Jannik Sinner (1), Daniil Medvedev (8), Casper Ruud (11), Luciano Darderi (14), Learner Tien (16), Tommy Paul (21), Rafael Jodar (23), Brandon Nakashima (28)

Notable First-Round Matches

Analysis

On paper, this is a reasonably tough section, but one Sinner should still be delighted with.

Kecmanovic is an awkward opening opponent who can make life uncomfortable, but unless Sinner is still carrying any lingering effects from his French Open disappointment, the defending champion should have too much firepower.

Things become more interesting in the second week.

The standout first-round clash between Casper Ruud and Hubert Hurkacz will likely determine who emerges as Medvedev’s biggest threat before the quarter-finals. Hurkacz’s huge serve makes him one of the most dangerous grass-court players in the field despite his recent injury issues, while Ruud always seems uninterested in grass-court tennis.

Medvedev himself has been handed one of the toughest openers of any seed. Marin Cilic may be 37, but the 2017 finalist remains capable of producing stellar tennis on grass, and he’ll fancy his chances of causing an upset.

One player who catches the eye is Rafael Jodar. The young Spaniard comes in seeded after an impressive breakthrough season and could set up a fascinating fourth-round meeting with Sinner if he negotiates a tricky section featuring Felix Gill, Denis Shapovalov and Luciano Darderi.

Can the Spaniard play on grass? Nobody really thought Nadal would transition so well, but he made the final on just his 3rd visit to SW19, so it will be interesting to see how he copes.

Tommy Paul also shouldn’t be overlooked. While he’s fallen short in most of his big matches, grass suits his all-court game better than any other surface, and if Medvedev falters early, the American has a genuine opportunity to make another deep run.

Quarterfinal Prediction

Jannik Sinner vs Daniil Medvedev

Storylines

Second Quarter: Led by Felix Auger-Aliassime (3)

Seeded Players: Felix Auger-Aliassime (3), Novak Djokovic (7), Andrey Rublev (12), Cameron Norrie (26), Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (22), Learner Tien (16), Arthur Rinderknech (25), Joao Fonseca (24)

Notable First-Round Matches

Analysis

This looks like the softest quarter in the draw.

Felix Auger-Aliassime may be the highest seed, but his recent Grand Slam record hardly inspires confidence, and while his early rounds appear manageable, it’s difficult to see him as a genuine favourite to reach the semi-finals.

Instead, all eyes are on Novak Djokovic.

The seven-time Wimbledon champion has avoided Sinner until the semi-finals and has been handed a draw that looks challenging without being overwhelming. Wu Yibing shouldn’t trouble him, Tsitsipas looks a shadow of his former self, and while Arthur Rinderknech is capable of causing problems, Djokovic’s experience at SW19 usually tells.

The fourth round could produce a rematch with Joao Fonseca following their memorable meeting at Roland Garros, although Andrey Rublev remains the more likely opponent.

Further down the section, Cameron Norrie’s home support and Alejandro Davidovich Fokina’s swashbuckling could make them dangerous outsiders, but neither possesses Djokovic’s pedigree on grass.

Quarterfinal Prediction

Novak Djokovic vs Andrey Rublev

Storylines

Third Quarter: Led by Alex de Minaur (5)

Seeded Players: Alex de Minaur (5), Ben Shelton (4), Flavio Cobolli (9), Jakub Mensik (15), Karen Khachanov (19), Arthur Fils (20), Ugo Humbert (27), Tomas Martin Etcheverry (29)

Notable First-Round Matches

Analysis

This is comfortably the most open quarter in the draw.

Shelton arrives as the highest seed but still has plenty to prove over five sets on grass. His serve makes him a threat against anybody, but he faces a potentially awkward route featuring Ugo Humbert, Arthur Fery and perhaps Jakub Mensik.

De Minaur once again looks well placed to make the second week. His speed makes him one of the most awkward opponents on grass.

Then there is Matteo Berrettini.

The Italian is no longer seeded, but few players in the field possess a stronger grass-court pedigree. A Wimbledon finalist and four-time grass-court champion, Berrettini has the weapons to beat anybody if he is fully fit.

Stan Wawrinka’s farewell at Wimbledon adds another layer to one of the standout first-round contests.

Quarterfinal Prediction

Ben Shelton vs Alex de Minaur

Storylines

Fourth Quarter: Led by Alexander Zverev (2)

Seeded Players: Alexander Zverev (2), Taylor Fritz (6), Frances Tiafoe (17), Francisco Cerundolo (18), Jiri Lehecka (13), Alexander Bublik (10), Matteo Arnaldi (32), Alejandro Tabilo (30)

Notable First-Round Matches

Analysis

Fritz versus Draper is a second-week quality contest, with the tournament barely begun. Draper appears to be finding form again after his injury problems (Eastbourne semi-finals), while Fritz arrives full of confidence following another excellent grass season.

Whoever survives won’t get much respite.

Recent Halle champion Frances Tiafoe is projected as a possible third-round opponent; Alexander Bublik is one of the most unpredictable grass-court players in the world, albeit in a bit of a run of poor form; and Jiri Lehecka should be dangerous but often fails to deliver.

Zverev enters Wimbledon as the reigning French Open champion but still has plenty to prove at the All England Club. Despite his remarkable consistency elsewhere, grass remains the surface on which he has underachieved most throughout his career, especially at Wimbledon.

Quarterfinal Prediction

Alexander Zverev vs Taylor Fritz

Storylines

Best First-Round Matches to Watch

Taylor Fritz (6) vs Jack Draper – The standout match of the opening round. Fritz arrives in excellent grass-court form, while Draper appears to be finding his feet again after an injury-plagued season. This could easily have been a quarter-final.

Casper Ruud (11) vs Hubert Hurkacz – A fascinating contrast in styles. Ruud has never truly cracked grass, while former semi-finalist Hurkacz remains one of the most dangerous players on grass when healthy.

Marin Cilic vs Daniil Medvedev (8) – Two former US Open champions meet immediately. Cilic reached the Wimbledon final in 2017 and is still capable of producing super tennis on grass, making this a dangerous opener for Medvedev.

Stan Wawrinka (WC) vs Matteo Berrettini – Wawrinka’s final Wimbledon appearance couldn’t have produced a bigger draw. Berrettini is a former finalist and four-time grass-court champion, but questions remain over his fitness.

Alexander Blockx vs Alexander Zverev (2) – The reigning Roland Garros champion begins against one of the brightest young talents on the ATP Tour. Blockx has already pushed Zverev twice this season and won’t be intimidated.

Roberto Bautista Agut vs Joao Fonseca (24) – Youth meets experience. Fonseca is one of the sport’s brightest prospects, but the veteran Bautista Agut has enjoyed plenty of success on grass and knows exactly how to expose inexperienced opponents.

Hugo Gaston (Q) vs Stefanos Tsitsipas – Tsitsipas has never looked entirely comfortable on grass, and the crafty left-handed Gaston has enough variety to make this far more awkward than the rankings suggest.

Thanasi Kokkinakis vs Alexander Bublik (10) – Two huge servers, plenty of flair and shot-making, and absolutely no shortage of unpredictability.

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