The 134th edition of Wimbledon, which was originally supposed to take place in 2020, is set to kick off on June 28 and conclude on July 11.
The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London will host the event, just like it has been hosting it since 1877.
The qualifiers are still being played to determine which players are through to the star-studded competition to compete in their respective pools.
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It is to be noted that two tennis greats, Naomi Osaka and Rafael Nadal, have withdrawn from the tournament. The Japanese star cited mental relaxation to sideline herself from the Golden Slam.
As for the Spaniard, consistent injury woes have forced him to take rest. He has also pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics that will begin after Wimbledon.
Who are defending Wimbledon champions?
World No. 1 and French Open winner, Novak Djokovic, and Simona Halep are the defending men’s singles and women’s singles champions, respectively, from 2019.
How can I get tickets to Wimbledon?
If you want to book a ticket to watch the Golden Slam, click here.
Schedule of Wimbledon 2021
| DATE – SESSION | SESSION # | GATES OPEN | PLAY STARTS (SHOW COURTS) | PLAY STARTS (OUTER COURTS) | FEATURED MATCHES (SINGLES) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 28 Jun – Day | 1 | 10:30 AM | 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | First round |
| Tue 29 Jun – Day | 2 | 10:30 AM | 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | First round |
| Wed 30 Jun – Day | 3 | 10:30 AM | 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Second round |
| Thu 1 Jul – Day | 4 | 10:30 AM | 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Second round |
| Fri 2 Jul – Day | 5 | 10:30 AM | 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Third round |
| Sat 3 Jul – Day | 6 | 10:30 AM | 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Third round |
| Sun 4 Jul – No play | – | – | – | – | No play |
| Mon 5 Jul – Day | 7 | 10:30 AM | 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Round of 16 |
| Tue 6 Jul – Day | 8 | 10:30 AM | 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Quarterfinals |
| Wed 7 Jul – Day | 9 | 10:30 AM | 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Quarterfinals |
| Thu 8 Jul – Day | 10 | 10:30 AM | 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Ladies’ Semifinals |
| Fri 9 Jul – Day | 11 | 10:30 AM | 1:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Gentlemen’s semifinals |
| Sat 10 Jul – Day | 12 | 10:30 AM | 2:00 PM Centre/1:00PM No. 1 | 11:00 AM | Ladies’ final |
| Sun 11 Jul – Day | 13 | 10:30 AM | 2:00 PM | 11:00 AM | Gentlemen’s final |
TV Guide
People in Africa can log on to the SuperSports channel or Canal+ to watch every game of Wimbledon 2021.
People in Spain can catch Wimbledon on Telefonica (Movistar), where those in France and Germany can see it on Sky Deutschland and Eurosport, respectively.
The United Kingdom residents can put on Amazon Prime on their tellies and enjoy every game live on the channel.
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Fans in India can watch the live television broadcast of the Wimbledon games on the Star Sports Select 1 and 2 SD and HD channels. Disney+ Hotstar will also provide live streaming for the competition across the subcontinent.
The Tennis Channel will serve this purpose for US-based viewers.
Live streaming options for Wimbledon 2021
Here are some platforms on which you can log on via your personal computers, cell phones or tablet, acquire a subscription and watch every minute of the upcoming Wimbledon 2021:
- beIN Sports
- ESPN
- Amazon Prime Video
- Canal+
- Euro Sports
- TSN (for Canada viewers)
