Wimbledon 2026: The Top 10 First Round Matches

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 26 Jun 2026 | 12.37

Jack Draper, best matches of the first round. Photo: gettyimages

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Wimbledon 2026 promises strong emotions from the first day of competition, with truly interesting first-round matchups for all fans of this sport. It's worth taking a broad look at both singles draws in order to discern which matches may be most appealing and where surprises could occur.

The draw has produced several matchups that are not typical for a debut, pitting players expected to fight for the later rounds from the very beginning. Some favorites will have to overcome true challenges to avoid an early elimination, while other matches will bring together Grand Slam champions, grass-court specialists, or young talents ready to make a statement from the start of the tournament.

Furthermore, the emotional component will be very present. The return of Serena Williams to the All England Club will monopolize much of the media attention, while figures like Jack Draper, expected to be one of the great British hopes, will face a highly demanding debut against top-level rivals. All of this makes this opening day one of the most attractive in Wimbledon's memory.

Standing out above all is the clash between Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz, as well as the debut of Serena Williams, around whom there is enormous media anticipation. We have selected a total of 10 matches (5 men's and 5 women's) that we believe you shouldn't miss to start the tournament in the best possible way.