Emma Raducanu pulled out of Wimbledon after confirming an injury “niggle” in her lower right leg “developed into a stress fracture”. The British No 1 had been scheduled to play Antonia Ruzic in the opening match on Court No 1 but withdrew late last night.
It is the latest blow to the 23-year-old in what has been a difficult season for the former US Open champion, as well as the tournament as a whole. It marks the second time in four years that Raducanu has missed her home grand slam due to injury.
On the opening Monday, defending champion Jannik Sinner will begin play on Centre Court, with the men’s No 1 starting his title defence against Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic. Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic also headline Centre Court.
After Raducanu’s withdrawal, several British players will have the chance to shine on day one, including men’s No 1 Cameron Norrie and women’s No 3 Fran Jones. There were early defeats, though, for Mika Stojsavljevic, Felix Gill and Max Basing.
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- Wimbledon begins but Emma Raducanu withdraws on eve of tournament
- Cameron Norrie and Harriet Dart in action on day one
- Raducanu says injury niggle in lower leg 'developed into a stress fracture'
- Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic headline Centre Court
- Confirmed order of play on day one and tournament schedule
- Mika Stojsavljevic, 17, goes down to 11th seed Belinda Bencic
Jannik Sinner underway in front of David Beckham and Mary Berry
13:52 , Jamie BraidwoodThere were gasps round Centre Court as Jannik Sinner put a routine forehand wide, and the world No 1 was left to face two break points in his opening game against Miomir Kecmanovic.
He found a bullet serve, then a clipped forehand winner. Kecmanovic then shanked a smash and Sinner got out of trouble. He’s looking a little erratic in these early stages.
David Beckham and Mary Berry are watching on from the front row of the Royal Box. Beckham is with his mum.
Jelena Ostapenko wins first set against Harriet Dart
13:51 , Flo CliffordDespite a warning from the umpire over mobile phone use during play the sound of a ringtone disturbs Jelena Ostapenko as she’s about to serve - although she, and the crowd, see the funny side.
Some more fierce hitting from the Latvian, and a down-the-line winner, wraps up the set. She leads Harriet Dart 6-3.
The good news for the home crowd is that Dart seems to be moving well after that early injury scare.
Cameron Norrie wins first-set tiebreak against Michael Zheng
13:49 , Jamie BraidwoodA roar from Cameron Norrie as he battles through a tense first-set tiebreak against qualifier Michael Zheng to win the opening set on Court No 1.
Zheng broke Norrie when he served for the set, that made it awkward in the tiebreak by saving set points. That would have been a blow to the British No 1 to lose that, but he perseveres.
It’s clear he’s landed a tough draw, though, in the 22-year-old American. Zheng is still a college student but has qualified for all three grand slams this year.
Harriet Dart breaks back
13:35 , Flo CliffordOver on No 1 Court, that medical treatment Harriet Dart received appears to have done her some good. She lost the game immediately after but has broken Ostapenko, who is beginning to be a little loose with her shots, back to 15, and now trails 4-1.
Jannik Sinner returns to Wimbledon as defending champion
13:32 , Jamie BraidwoodThis is the moment Jannik Sinner has been waiting a year for. The defending men’s champion steps back onto Centre Court to open play against Serbia’s Miomir Kecmanovic.
It’s an honour, and tradition, for the men’s champion to open play. Sinner is the heavy favourite to win but will be playing his first match since his shock second round defeat at the French Open.
The good news for Sinner is that it’s not a very hot day in London. The heatwave has passed, and it’s comfortable.
Jelena Ostapenko off to flying start against Harriet Dart
13:23 , Jamie BraidwoodFormer French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko retains a cult following in tennis because of her meme-worthy expressions and the drama she frequently brings to the court. Up on No 1, she breaks Harriet Dart early to lead 3-0. Ostapenko is looking too powerful for Dart, who is receiving treatment on a foot injury.
Next up at Wimbledon: Cameron Norrie and Harriet Dart
13:14 , Jamie BraidwoodCameron Norrie is, once again, the last British No 1 standing at a grand slam after the withdrawal of Emma Raducanu. Norrie is a former Wimbledon semi-finalist and loves this tournament, reaching the quarter-finals last year where an inspired Carlos Alcaraz was needed to end his run. His is a break up on Michael Zheng, an impressive qualifier who is still yet to graduate from college.
Over on Court No 1, Harriet Dart is stepping into Raducanu’s slot. She’s got a tough first round against former French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko, who was very close to being a seed this week.
The new Rafa? Jodar knocks out Felix Gill in straight sets
13:05 , Jamie BraidwoodYep, too good from Rafael Jodar. Wimbledon does not have Carlos Alcaraz this year, but it does have a new Rafa. The 19-year-old wins on his Wimbledon debut, showing too much class against Felix Gill, the British wildcard.
Jodar upped his level in the third set after Gill attempted a fightback. Impressive. 6-3 6-3 7-5
British qualifier Max Basing knocked out after 6-3 6-0 6-0 defeat
13:01 , Jamie BraidwoodMax Basing was perhaps the Cinderella story of the qualifying week. The 23-year-old, who trained at Rafael Nadal’s academy in Manacor as a teenager, had previously lost in the first round of qualifying in ATP Challenger events at Birmingham, Ilkley and Nottingham this grass-court season, as well as in the semi-finals of Wimbledon’s pre-qualifying event.
Granted a wildcard into Wimbledon qualifying anyway, the world No 331 duly won three matches in a row reach the main draw of a grand slam for the first time. Basing’s five-set win over Remy Bertola also came just 10 weeks after tearing his hamstring. “It's been a dream of mine since I've started playing tennis,” he said.
But his debut did not go to plan. Basing lost 6-3 6-0 6-0 to another qualifier, Shintaro Mochizuki, who is building a solid season and is ranked about 150 places higher in the rankings. A tough day, but a week to remember.
Felix Gill and Max Basing on the brink of defeat
12:55 , Jamie BraidwoodRafael Jodar, the 23rd seed and a potential future star after his breakout clay season, is turning on the style as he moves a game away from victory against Felix Gill.
Max Basing, the British qualifier, is one game from a heavy defeat to Shintaro Mochizuki, who also qualified for the main draw.
Mochizuki has been ruthless and is yet to drop a game in the second or third sets.
Wimbledon star sacks father as coach: ‘It will take him some time to accept it’
12:50 , Jamie BraidwoodFormer grand slam finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas says he has sacked his father Apostolos Tsitsipas as his coach.
Tsitsipas, the runner-up at the French Open and Australian Open and a former world No 3, confirmed the split ahead of Wimbledon and said his decision was final.
The Greek star, who has fallen to 87th in the world after a difficult couple of years of form, had previously parted ways with his father only to rehire him later.
“It will take him some time to accept it, as it did the last time we split,” Tsitsipas, 27, said ahead of Wimbledon, as reported by Clay.
Wimbledon star sacks father: ‘It will take him some time to accept it’
Jessica Pegula moves into second round
12:40 , Flo CliffordFourth seed Jessica Pegula joins 11th seed Belinda Bencic in the second round after a routine win over Darja Vidmanova, 7-5 6-3, in one hour and 13 minutes.
Wimbledon day 1 updates
12:26 , Flo CliffordOver on Court 3, Felix Gill is 6-3 6-3 down to talented Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar - but has just broken the 23rd seed for the first time and leads 2-0 in the third set!
Serena Williams on Centre Court in Tuesday's Order of Play
12:20 , Jamie BraidwoodSerena Williams will make her Wimbledon comeback on Centre Court on Tuesday when the 44-year-old returns to action against Australia’s Maya Joint.
In what is a blockbuster day on Centre Court, Williams will follow the defending women’s champion Iga Swiatek, who plays Taylor Townsend, and Jack Draper’s battle with sixth seed Taylor Fritz.
Williams could therefore take to court for her first singles match in four years at around 6pm BST on Tuesday evening. Here’s the intended order of play:
CENTRE COURT
1:30PM Start
- Taylor Townsend (USA) v Iga Swiatek (POL) [3]
- Taylor Fritz (USA) [6] v Jack Draper (GBR)
- Serena Williams (USA) v Maya Joint (AUS)
Game, Set and Match! Mika Stojsavljevic goes down to 11th seed
12:16 , Jamie BraidwoodNot to be for Mika Stojsavljevic. The 17-year-old got off to a great start against 11th seed Belinda Bencic, the former Olympic champion, but the Swiss eventually showed her class against the British wildcard.
Things got tough in the second set for Stojsavljevic, a former US Open junior champion, but it was followed by a huge roar as the got on the board after Bencic had won 11 games in a row. It ends with a backhand from Bencic.
6-2 6-1, a gulf in class, but a valuable learning experience.
Wimbledon day 1 updates
11:57 , Flo CliffordAn update from around the grounds: British wildcard Felix Gill is down a set and a break, 6-3 3-1 to Spanish teenager and 23rd seed Rafael Jodar.
Fourth seed Jessica Pegula has taken the first set 7-5 against Darja Vidmanova, while Mika Stojsavljevic has lost the first set 6-2 to 11th seed Belinda Bencic.
Max Basing dropped the first theee games to Shintaro Mochizuki, but has fought back and now trails 4-3 in the first set.
Why Wimbledon is falling behind in the grand slam arms race
11:40 , Jamie BraidwoodThe All England Club continues to face legal hurdles in its bid to expand its grounds to Wimbledon Park, while the other major events flaunt their capacity to turn tournaments into ‘three-week’ events
Why Wimbledon is falling behind in the grand slam arms race
Brits in action on day one
11:20 , Flo CliffordEven after Emma Raducanu’s withdrawal earlier this morning there are still plenty of Brits in action on the opening day of the Championships.
Wildcard Felix Gill takes on 23rd seed Rafael Jodar first on Court 3, while Mika Stojsavljevic plays 11th seed Belinda Bencic first on Court 18, with play underway in both of those matches now. Max Basing is also currently in action against Shintaro Mochizuki on Court 14.
26th seed Cameron Norrie plays Michael Zheng second on Court 2, with Harriet Dart facing Jelena Ostapenko on No 1 Court at 1pm.
Hannah Klugman plays 2024 champion Barbora Krejcikova, not before 4.30pm on Court 3, while Oliver Tarvet and Jack Pinnington Jones both play seeds - 25th seed Arthur Rinderknech and 28th seed Brandon Nakashima respectively - on Court 12.
Alicia Dudeney plays American Alycia Parks second on Court 4, Mimi Xu plays Daria Kasatkina third on Court 16, and Fran Jones completes the set of Brits as she faces Diane Parry last on Court 17.
Wimbledon prize money protest explained: What do tennis players want?
11:00 , Jamie BraidwoodThe top tennis players in the world are demanding a ‘fairer’ share of tournament revenues and will cut their media appearances during the first week of Wimbledon despite receiving record prize money this year
Wimbledon prize money protest explained: What do tennis players want?
Wimbledon prize money: How much will players earn round by round?
10:45 , Jamie BraidwoodRecord prize money is on offer at this year’s Wimbledon, with the eventual winners of the men’s and women’s singles titles each receiving £3.6m.
Prize money was a contentious subject ahead of the 2026 Championships, leading Wimbledon to announce its biggest ever single-year uplift in an attempt to appease unhappy players.
The All England Club revealed a 20 per cent increase, with the total prize pot rising to £64.2m from last year’s £53.5m. Prize money for qualifying also increased to £6.2m.
The world’s leading players welcomed the prize money announcement as “genuine and significant step forward”, but it has not stopped protests from the players during the tournament.
The players have long argued that they should be receiving a greater percentage of the overall revenues generated by the grand slams.
Wimbledon chair Debbie Jevans said, however, that it made “no sense” to focus on prize money as a ratio of tournament earnings.
Wimbledon 2026 prize money: How much will players earn round by round?
Meet the 21 British players at Wimbledon: ‘It’s been a dream since I started playing’
10:30 , Jamie BraidwoodFrom grand slam champions to underdogs ranked outside the world’s top 300, these are the home players who will be taking to the grass at SW19 in the singles draws
Meet the 21 British players at Wimbledon: ‘It’s been a dream since I started playing’
Emma Raducanu decides against 'pushing through' injury
10:15 , Jamie BraidwoodEmma Raducanu said she had been feeling “tentative” and “hesitant” when she cut her training session with Anna Kalinskaya short on Saturday but appeared in a more positive mood the following day and confirmed she “did feel better” on the court.
Before undergoing her scan on Sunday night, the 30th seed had addressed whether she would “risk” playing Wimbledon while managing an injury, suggesting she could push through because it was her home grand slam.
“I’ve done everything possible to try to get to the start line tomorrow but after a final scan tonight, the niggle I’ve been managing has developed into a stress fracture and I’ve been medically advised to stop pushing through,” she later said.
Emma Raducanu to miss Wimbledon after injury ‘niggle’ becomes ‘stress fracture’
How Amanda Anisimova’s recovery from Wimbledon final catastrophe can push her to new heights
10:00 , Flo CliffordOne year on from a devastating defeat in the Wimbledon final, Amanda Anisimova returns to the All England Club with greater self-belief and resilience from a series of setbacks
How Amanda Anisimova’s recovery from Wimbledon calamity can push her to new heights
The worrying Aryna Sabalenka trend jeopardising Wimbledon title bid
09:45 , Flo CliffordSabalenka has been racked with tension at key points in her last two tournaments, but a blueprint from an unlikely source could help her rediscover her title-winning ways this summer
The worrying Aryna Sabalenka trend jeopardising Wimbledon title bid
Why a ‘peaking’ Novak Djokovic remains Jannik Sinner’s biggest problem
09:30 , Jamie BraidwoodDespite the opportunity opening up to win a record 25th grand slam at Roland Garros, Djokovic felt he was unprepared physically in Paris; at Wimbledon, the timing is far more ideal
Why a ‘peaking’ Novak Djokovic remains Jannik Sinner’s biggest problem
Why Andy Murray came back to Wimbledon at the perfect time
09:15 , Jamie BraidwoodJack Draper landed a nightmare draw against Taylor Fritz but with a legend in his corner, his confidence has returned after a year of injury hell
Why Andy Murray came back to Wimbledon at the perfect time
When is Serena Williams playing at Wimbledon?
09:00 , Jamie BraidwoodSerena Williams returns to singles action at Wimbledon at the age of 44 and will play Australia’s Maya Joint in the first round after receiving the final wildcard spot into the draw.
The 23-time grand slam champion had already been confirmed to be playing doubles with her sister Venus at the tournament, having launched her comeback by playing doubles at Queen’s.
Wimbledon had previously revealed seven of the eight recipients of wildcards into the women’s singles draw, leaving the final spot as “to be announced”.
Williams last played singles four years ago at the 2022 US Open, the tournament where she seemingly waved farewell to the sport following a third-round defeat to Ajla Tomljanovic.
The seven-time Wimbledon champion last played at SW19 earlier that season, losing a first-round match to Harmony Tan in her first match in a year.
When is Serena Williams playing at Wimbledon?
Wimbledon stars ‘stand down’ from prize money protest after two days
08:59 , Jamie BraidwoodLeading players at Wimbledon will return to normal media duties from Monday after ending their prize money protest following “constructive meetings” with the All England Club.
A statement from the players read: "Following constructive meetings between player representatives and AELTC leadership over the weekend, players have confirmed they will resume normal tournament media duties from Monday 29 June.
“This decision is based on Wimbledon's commitment to return with specific proposals addressing all three points of the players' July 2025 submission. The underlying matters remain unresolved and players will carefully evaluate the proposals once received. Players will also be providing Wimbledon with further information they have requested in connection with those proposals during the course of the tournament.”
Wimbledon stars ‘stand down’ from prize money protest after two days
Wimbledon TV schedule: How to watch every match on BBC in the UK
08:45 , Jamie BraidwoodWimbledon returns with Jannik Sinner and Iga Swiatek the reigning champions and Serena Williams making a sensational comeback to the All England Club at the age of 44.
Williams, the winner of seven Wimbledon singles title and six doubles titles, has received a wildcard into both draws. She will play her first singles match in four years, bidding to become the oldest player to win a match at Wimbledon since Martina Navratilova in 2004, before entering the doubles with her sister Venus Williams.
Williams is also the last player to successfully defend her the women’s title, a task that is now facing world No 3 Swiatek. With eight different winners of the title in the last eight years, world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka is the favourite to add her name to the list.
Wimbledon TV schedule: How to watch every match on BBC in the UK
Wimbledon order of play
08:40 , Jamie Braidwood🏟️ Court 18
Show Court – 11:00 Start
- Belinda Bencic (SUI) [11] vs Mika Stojsavljevic (GBR)
- Alexandre Muller (FRA) vs Tommy Paul (USA) [21]
- Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP) vs Joao Fonseca (BRA) [24]
- Leylah Fernandez (CAN) [22] vs Janice Tjen (INA)
Wimbledon order of play
08:35 , Jamie Braidwood🏟️ Court 12
Show Court – 11:00 Start
- Mananchaya Sawangkaew (THA) vs Maja Chwalinska (POL) [20]
- Arthur Rinderknech (FRA) [25] vs Oliver Tarvet (GBR)
- Not Before 14:30: Karolina Muchova (CZE) [10] vs Anastasia Zakharova
- Brandon Nakashima (USA) [28] vs Jack Pinnington Jones (GBR)
Wimbledon order of play
08:30 , Jamie Braidwood🏟️ No.3 Court
Show Court – 11:00 Start
- Rafael Jodar (ESP) [23] vs Felix Gill (GBR)
- Casper Ruud (NOR) [11] vs Hubert Hurkacz (POL)
- Not Before 14:30: Elsa Jacquemot (FRA) vs Naomi Osaka (JPN) [14]
- Not Before 16:30: Barbora Krejcikova (CZE) vs Hannah Klugman
Wimbledon order of play
08:26 , Jamie Braidwood🏟️ No.2 Court
Show Court – 11:00 Start
- Jessica Pegula (USA) [4] vs Darja Vidmanova (CZE)
- Michael Zheng (USA) vs Cameron Norrie (GBR) [26]
- Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) [3] vs Aleksandr Shevchenko (KAZ)
- Not Before 16:30: Tamara Korpatsch (GER) vs Coco Gauff (USA) [7]
Wimbledon order of play
08:20 , Jamie Braidwood🏟️ No.1 Court
Show Court – 13:00 Start
- TBC
- Marin Cilic (CRO) vs Daniil Medvedev [8]
- Magda Linette (POL) vs Mirra Andreeva [5]
Wimbledon order of play
08:15 , Jamie BraidwoodDay 1 - Monday 29 June
🏟️ Centre Court
Show Court – 13:30 Start
- Jannik Sinner (ITA) [1] vs Miomir Kecmanovic (SRB)
- Aryna Sabalenka [1] vs Teodora Kostovic (SRB)
- Yibing Wu (CHN) vs Novak Djokovic (SRB) [7]
Emma Raducanu decides to not risk further injury at Wimbledon
08:05 , Jamie BraidwoodBefore undergoing her scan on Sunday night, Emma Raducanu had addressed whether she would “risk” playing Wimbledon while managing an injury, suggesting she could push through because it was her home grand slam.
“I think risk is always a factor. I think a lot of players are probably managing things,” Raducanu said. “I think there are certain tournaments you're willing to do more for, put yourself on the line more for, risk more for. For me, Wimbledon is that.
“I think I probably pushed beyond anything that I would [have done] for any other tournament. That's for a fact. It's just to what extent.
“I don't think anyone can tell me I'm not going to make it worse. I just have to be aware of the risks I'm taking stepping out onto the court, weighing up if I'm willing to do that.”
Raducanu said she had been “medically advised to stop pushing through”.
Emma Raducanu to miss Wimbledon after leg injury becomes ‘stress fracture’
08:00 , Jamie BraidwoodEmma Raducanu has pulled out of Wimbledon on the eve of the tournament due to “a stress fracture” in her right leg.
Writing on Instagram, the 23-year-old said: “I can’t believe I’m saying this, but sadly I’ve had to withdraw from this year’s Wimbledon.
“I’ve done everything possible to try to get to the start line tomorrow but after a final scan tonight, the niggle I’ve been managing has developed into a stress fracture and I’ve been medically advised to stop pushing through.
“Playing at Wimbledon, in front of a home crowd, means everything to me, so this is really difficult to process.
“I want to thank you all for your support and encouragement. Especially at a time like this, it is invaluable. I look forward to seeing you when I’m back.”
Emma Raducanu to miss Wimbledon after injury ‘niggle’ becomes ‘stress fracture’
Wimbledon: Confirmed order of play on day one and tournament schedule
Monday 29 June 2026 00:02 , Jamie BraidwoodDefending men’s Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner will open play on Centre Court against Miomir Kecmanovic while Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will also be in action on day one of the Championships.
Sinner, the favourite to defend his title with two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz absent, has not played a match since his shock second-round exit from the French Open last month, which came while the Italian was feeling unwell in the intense heat.
The men’s No 1 has been drawn in the same half of the draw as seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic, who begins his latest bid for a 25th time grand slam title against China’s Wu Yibing at the age of 39.
Sabalenka also begins her campaign against Teodora Kostovic, but a potential third-round rematch with Emma Raducanu is no longer on the cards.
Wimbledon 2026: Confirmed order of play on day one and tournament schedule
