Wimbledon 2024 Schedule, Key Matchups, and Singles Seeds Unveiled

The Wimbledon tennis championships are set to begin on July 1, 2024, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London. The tournament will feature star-studded draws on both the men's and women's sides, with some of the world's top players competing for the prestigious title.

One of the most anticipated storylines on the men's side is the return of Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray, who have both battled back from major surgeries to compete in this year's tournament. Djokovic, a seven-time Wimbledon champion, is scheduled to face off against Vit Kopriva in the first round, while three-time champion Murray will take on Czech Thomas Machac.

The defending Wimbledon men's champion, Carlos Alcaraz, will open his title defense against Estonia qualifier Mark Lajal, with the potential to meet top-seeded Italian Jannik Sinner in the semifinals.

Women's Draw Highlights

In the women's draw, all eyes will be on Iga Swiatek, the current world No. 1 player, who is riding a 19-match winning streak dating back to April. Swiatek is set to face American Sofia Kenin in the first round, and if she advances, she could potentially meet the likes of Naomi Osaka and Victoria Azarenka later in the tournament.

Defending women's champion Marketa Vondrousova is slated to take on Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in the opening round, with the possibility of a showdown with fellow Czech Barbora Krejcikova in the third round.

Notable First-Round Matchups

Some of the key first-round matchups to watch out for in the men's draw include:

• No. 1 Jannik Sinner vs. Yannick Hanfmann
• No. 4 Alexander Zverev vs. Roberto Caballes Baena
• No. 5 Daniil Medvedev vs. Aleksandar Kovacevic

On the women's side, notable first-round matchups include:

• No. 3 Aryna Sabalenka vs. Emma Bektas
• No. 5 Jessica Pegula vs. Ashlyn Krueger
• No. 9 Maria Sakkari vs. McCartney Kessler

Players to Watch: Singles Seeds

Here are the top 10 singles seeds for both the men's and women's draws:

Men's Singles Seeds:

1. Jannik Sinner
2. Novak Djokovic
3. Carlos Alcaraz
4. Alexander Zverev
5. Daniil Medvedev
6. Audrey Rublev
7. Hubert Hurkacz
8. Casper Ruud
9. Alex De Minaur
10. Grigor Dimitrov

Women's Singles Seeds:

1. Iga Swiatek
2. Coco Gauff
3. Aryna Sabalenka
4. Elena Rybakina
5. Jessica Pegula
6. Marketa Vondrousova
7. Jasmine Paolini
8. Qinwen Zheng
9. Maria Sakkari
10. Ons Jabeur

How to Watch Wimbledon 2024

Tennis fans can catch all the action from the 2024 Wimbledon championships on ESPN, ABC, and the Tennis Channel. For streaming options, viewers can tune in via ESPN+ and fubo (with a free trial available).

With the stage set for an exhilarating fortnight of tennis, the Wimbledon 2024 championships promise to deliver thrilling matchups and intense competition as the world's best players vie for glory on the iconic grass courts of the All England Club.