Wimbledon 2026 Predictions, Odds and Schedule for June 30 Featuring Swiatek and Serena Williams
Serena Williams returns to singles after four years, while defending champion Iga Swiatek opens her title defense and Jack Draper withdraws with an arm injury.
- On Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams returns to singles action at the All England Club, facing Australia's Maya Joint in a Centre Court blockbuster after four years away.
- Defending champion Iga Swiatek opens proceedings on Centre Court against Taylor Townsend, while French Open winner Alexander Zverev faces Alexander Blockx and American Ben Shelton features in men's action.
- Jack Draper withdrew from the Championships due to a recurring arm injury, forcing him to cancel his highly anticipated first-round meeting with sixth seed Taylor Fritz.
- British hopes now rest on Katie Boulter, who begins her campaign against Tyra Caterina Grant, as Emma Raducanu also withdrew due to a stress fracture in her lower right leg.
- Day 2 promises memorable chapters at the All England Club as champions defend titles and new stories unfold, with the world's top players competing on the grass.
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Wimbledon 2026 LIVE: Alex de Minaur opens with straight sets victory; Serena Williams, Maya Joint also in action
The first round of Wimbledon 2026 tennis action is underway, with Australia’s Alex de Minaur the highlight of day two. Follow live blog score updates as he faces Roman Andres Burruchaga. Swiatek, Zverev, Kokkinakis, Fritz, Rybakina, Svitolina, Shelton are also in action
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