Predicting which players will take to the courts on specific days of the Wimbledon Championships is a challenging task. The Tournament schedule is influenced by numerous factors, including player rankings and match outcomes from previous rounds. Wimbledon once applied a "grass court" weighting to calculate seedings for the Championship, but this formula is no longer used.
While certain traditions, like the defending men's singles champion opening the Tournament on Day 1 on Centre Court, offer some predictability, many variables remain. Weather conditions, injuries, and unexpected upsets can all disrupt the anticipated order of play. Additionally, the meticulous planning by the All England Club aims to balance court usage and ensure that marquee matches receive prime scheduling.
See also:
2024 Wimbledon Championships Schedule of Play.
What do we know now?
The final Wimbledon draw took place on 28 June 2024 and can be viewed on the Wimbledon site:
The latest player list is also published lists on the Wimbledon site:
What can we predict?
The following is an attempt to predict who will be playing on each day of the Tournament. We have looked at the current qualifying player list as well as Wimbledon draw patterns over the past 5 years.
PLEASE NOTE, the final order of play is confirmed here on the AELTC Wimbledon site by the AELTC the night before the next day's play.
| Day | Scheduled | Courts | Players | Chance of seeing player | Comments | See tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 1st July | Men's Singles | Centre Court |
Carlos Alcaraz |
Very High |
Reserving the opening Centre Court match for the defending men's singles champion (Alcaraz) is a Wimbledon tradition. |
View tickets |
| Mon, 1st , Wed 3rd, Fri 5th, Sun 7th and Tues 9th July | Men's Singles | Centre Court or No. 1 Court |
|
High |
These players have been drawn for Monday 1st and due to their ranking are most likely to progress, meaning they will play on consecutive days. |
View tickets |
| Mon, 1st , Wed 3rd, Fri 5th, Sun 7th & Tues 9th July | Women's Singles | Centre Court or No. 1 Court |
|
High |
These players have been drawn for Monday 1st and due to their ranking are most likely to progress, meaning they will play on consecutive days. |
View tickets |
| Tue, 2nd, Thurs 4th, Sat 6th, Mon 8th & Wed 10th July | Men's Singles | Centre Court or No. 1 Court |
|
High | These players have been drawn for Tuesday 2nd and due to their ranking are most likely to progress, meaning they will play on consecutive days. | View tickets |
| Tue, 2nd, Thurs 4th, Sat 6th, Mon 8th & Wed 10th July | Women's Singles | Centre Court or No. 1 Court |
|
High | These players have been drawn for Tuesday 2nd and due to their ranking are most likely to progress, meaning they will play on consecutive days. | View tickets |
*Please note that the final order of play is confirmed by the AELTC the night before the next day's play. There may be some changes to the schedule at the discretion of the referee. Matches may also be delayed due to circumstances beyond the AELTC's control, such as weather or injured players.
Wildcards
Wimbledon Championship wild cards are special entries awarded to players who didn't qualify directly for the Tournament through ranking or other qualifying events. These wild cards are granted at the discretion of the AELTC.
The initial list of wildcards, which includes Britain's Emma Raducanu and and Japan's Naomi Osaka was released on 19th June 2024 and can be viewed here:
Wimbledon wild cards announcement
Watch this space
As the Tournament progresses, it becomes progressively easier to predict who will be playing as players get knocked out. We will update this page daily throughout the Tournament.
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