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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Annabel Nugent

From David Beckham to Mary Berry: Who is in the Royal Box on Wimbledon day one?

Prepare the strawberries and whip the cream: Wimbledon 2026 is officially underway.

On the opening Monday (29 June), defending champion Jannik Sinner will begin play on Centre Court, with the Italian men’s No 1 up against Serbia’s Mimir Kecmanovic. Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka will also headline Centre Court.

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