Wimbledon 2026 Tips, Odds & Australian Betting Guide

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With two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz out injured, defending champion Jannik Sinner is the man to beat at Wimbledon 2026 — and Alex de Minaur leads a 13-strong Australian charge.

šŸŽ¾ Wimbledon 2026 — first ball Mon 29 June: The grass-court Grand Slam runs 29 June – 12 July. With two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz out (wrist), defending champion Jannik Sinner is the overwhelming favourite (~$1.40), while world #8 seed Alex de Minaur leads a 13-strong Australian contingent into a draw blown wide open.
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Wimbledon 2026 — the third Grand Slam of the year and the only major on grass — runs from Monday 29 June to Sunday 12 July 2026 at the All England Club. The men’s draw has been turned on its head by the withdrawal of two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz (a wrist injury that also cost him the French Open), leaving defending champion Jannik Sinner as a short favourite. Below: our outright tips and contenders for both draws, the full Australian contingent led by Alex de Minaur, key dates, how to watch in Australia, the grass-court markets and a Wimbledon FAQ. For more tennis, see our tennis hub; for a full comparison, our tennis betting sites guide.

Wimbledon 2026 Key Dates

Stage Date (2026)
Qualifying (Roehampton) w/c Monday 22 June
Main draw begins Monday 29 June
Women’s singles final Saturday 11 July
Men’s singles final Sunday 12 July

Men’s Singles — Sinner Favourite After Alcaraz Withdrawal

The story of the men’s draw is who’s not in it. Carlos Alcaraz, champion in 2023 and 2024, has withdrawn from the entire grass-court swing with the wrist injury that ended his French Open defence — and his absence reshapes everything. Defending champion Jannik Sinner, who beat Alcaraz in last year’s final, is now a clear favourite, with seven-time champion Novak Djokovic and French Open winner Alexander Zverev heading the chasing pack.

Player Indicative Price Notes
Jannik Sinner ~$1.40 Defending champion; overwhelming favourite with Alcaraz out
Novak Djokovic ~$8 Seven-time champion, chasing history on his best surface
Alexander Zverev ~$13 Fresh off his maiden major at Roland Garros
Jack Draper ~$15 Home hope; big serve suits the grass
Taylor Fritz ~$23 Grass-court specialist, multiple Eastbourne/Queen’s runs
Alex de Minaur ~$51 Top Australian, seeded 8th — live each-way in an open draw

Prices are indicative pre-tournament and will firm closer to the 29 June start — always check the live market.

Women’s Singles — Sabalenka & Swiatek Lead

The women’s market is far more open than the men’s. World #1 Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek share favouritism (~$3.75 apiece), with Coco Gauff and former champion Elena Rybakina — whose serve-heavy game is tailor-made for grass — the leading challengers. Grass remains the surface where seeds tumble fastest, so there’s value deeper in the field.

The Australian Contingent — 13 at the All England Club

A 13-strong Australian contingent heads to SW19, and with Alcaraz out of the bottom half there’s genuine reason for optimism. Alex de Minaur, seeded 8th, is the spearhead and a live each-way chance — no Australian man has reached a Wimbledon singles final since Nick Kyrgios in 2022, and an open draw is exactly what he needs. He’s joined in the men’s singles by Alexei Popyrin, James Duckworth, Aleksandar Vukic, Adam Walton and Rinky Hijikata.

On the women’s side, Maya Joint is the highest-ranked Australian, leading a five-strong group alongside Daria Kasatkina, Kimberly Birrell, Ajla Tomljanovic and Talia Gibson.

Wimbledon 2026 Best Bets & Angles

  • Sinner to win the title — short, but with Alcaraz out and his grass game proven, the defending champion is the soundest anchor in the market.
  • De Minaur each-way / to reach the quarter-finals — the best Australian value play; a seeded path through a draw missing Alcaraz.
  • Jack Draper each-way — the home hope’s serve-and-lefty-forehand combination is a grass-court weapon if the draw is kind.
  • Elena Rybakina (women’s) — a former champion at a tempting price; her serve travels on grass better than almost anyone’s.

Compare outright, each-way and to-reach-the-final markets at the best Australian tennis betting sites before you lock anything in.

Wimbledon Betting Markets

Market What it is
Outright winner Who lifts the trophy — men’s and women’s singles.
Each-way A place return (usually to the final or semi) plus the win.
Reach the final / quarter Back a player to make a given round — ideal for live outsiders like de Minaur.
Match head-to-head & set betting Per-match winner and exact-set markets once the draw is out.

Wimbledon Recent Champions (Men’s Singles)

Year Champion Note
2025 Jannik Sinner Beat Alcaraz in the final; first Italian Wimbledon champion
2024 Carlos Alcaraz Successfully defended his title
2023 Carlos Alcaraz First crown, aged 20
2022 Novak Djokovic Fourth straight Wimbledon title

How to Watch Wimbledon 2026 in Australia

Wimbledon is broadcast in Australia on Stan Sport, which streams every court live and on demand. With the UK two-thirds of a day behind AEST, expect feature matches to start in the evening Australian time and run late — ideal for night-owl punters. Check Stan Sport’s schedule for daily order of play and exact start times.

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For the deepest grass-court markets — outrights, each-way, to-reach-the-final and live in-play — compare the best Australian tennis betting sites and find a book that suits your style.

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Wimbledon 2026 FAQs

When is Wimbledon 2026?
The main draw runs from Monday 29 June to Sunday 12 July 2026, with the women’s final on Saturday 11 July and the men’s final on Sunday 12 July.

Is Carlos Alcaraz playing Wimbledon 2026?
No. The two-time champion (2023, 2024) withdrew from the entire grass-court season, including Wimbledon, with a wrist injury.

Who is the favourite for Wimbledon 2026?
Defending champion Jannik Sinner is the clear men’s favourite (~$1.40) after Alcaraz’s withdrawal. Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek share women’s favouritism.

Which Australians are playing Wimbledon 2026?
Thirteen, led by world #8 seed Alex de Minaur. The men also include Popyrin, Duckworth, Vukic, Walton and Hijikata; the women are led by Maya Joint, with Kasatkina, Birrell, Tomljanovic and Gibson.

Where can I watch Wimbledon 2026 in Australia?
Live and on demand on Stan Sport.

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