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Officially known as simply ‘The Championships’, Wimbledon is the world’s oldest tennis tournament, dating back to 1877.
Played on grass at London’s All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, in London, this year’s tournament is the 138th time it has taken place.
Last year saw Carlos Alcaraz take the men’s singles title for the second year in a row, beating Novak Djokovic for the second year on the trot in the final.
Both men will be back in this year’s tournament, with the draw set to be made on Friday, June 27, at 10am.
First round matches will then start on Monday, June 30.
Here are the names the bookies think are most likely to be engraved on the Wimbledon trophy come July 13.
5. Alexander Zverev - 22/1
Germany's Alexander Zverev is priced at 22/1 to win his first major (he's a three-times finalist). His biggest win to date has been a gold medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and his best run at Wimbledon was to the fourth round in 2017, 2021 and 2024. | Getty Images
6. Taylor Fritz - 30/1
2024 US Open finalist Taylor Fritz is priced at 30/1 to go one better at this year's Wimbledon. The American world number four has won eight ATP Tour singles titles, including a Masters 1000 title at the 2022 Indian Wells Open. | Getty Images
7. Jakub Mensik - 45/1
2025 Miami Open Jakub Menšík is priced at 45/1 to triumph at the All England Club. He was knocked out in the first round on his debut last year. | Getty Images
8. Tommy Paul - 50/1
American player Tommy Paul has odds of 50/1 to be last man standing at Wimbledon. He has won four ATP Tour titles, reached the semifinal if the 2023 Australian Open, and won a bronze medal at the 2024 Summer Olympics in men's doubles alongside Taylor Fritz. He reached the last eight last year. | Getty Images