Wimbledon 2026 has commenced at The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, with initial matches already underway. Defending men's champion Jannik Sinner secured a victory in a five-set match against Miomir Kecmanović, despite an on-court incident that left him with a bloodied foot. On the women's side, Aryna Sabalenka advanced by defeating Teodora Kostovic in straight sets.
For those seeking to attend the tournament, last-minute all-day passes are still being offered for upcoming dates. SeatGeek lists the lowest available price for passes at $2,115, including fees, for Thursday, July 9. Prices for other dates range from $2,729 to $13,985. A promotional code, NYPOST10, offers $10 off purchases over $250 for first-time SeatGeek users.
Notable players expected to compete include Novak Djokovic, Alexander Zverev, Elena Rybakina, Iga Świątek, Coco Gauff, and Serena Williams, who is participating in singles matches for the first time since 2022. Williams is scheduled to play against Maya Joint on June 30.
The tournament has introduced several updates for 2026, including a 20% increase in the prize pool, a video review system for line calls, and new heat stress rules. Attendees can expect traditional Wimbledon fare, such as strawberries and cream, with approximately 200,000 punnets served annually, alongside various dining options.
For comparison, tickets for the U.S. Open in Queens are available at significantly lower prices, with some seats starting as low as $54. Roger Federer is also slated to participate in a one-night doubles event at the U.S. Open featuring Andre Agassi, John McEnroe, and Andy Roddick.
Several prominent players, including Carlos Alcaraz, Marketa Vondrousova, Emma Raducanu, and Jack Draper, are not participating in Wimbledon this year due to injuries or other reasons.
Fashion on the grounds has also drawn attention, with appearances by Naomi Osaka, Bad Bunny, Judd Apatow, Leslie Mann, Isla Fisher, and David Beckham noted.
This year's Wimbledon runs through July 12.