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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.
9. Daniil Medvedev - 55/1
Priced at 55/1 is Russian Daniil Medvedev. The former world number one has a single Grand Slam title to his name - the 2021 US Open - and also won the 2020 ATP Finals, beating the top three players in the world to do so. | Getty Images
10. Alex de Minaur - 60/1
Aussie tennis star Alex de Minaur is 60/1 to win his maiden Grand Slam title at this year's Wimbledon. The current world number 12 has won nine ATP Tour singles titles and has reached five major quarterfinals, including at last year's Wimbledon. | Getty Images
11. Ben Shelton - 60/1
Ben Shelton is a 60/1 bet for this year's Wimbledon Championship. The American has won two singles titles on the ATP Tour, and reached two major semifinals at the 2023 US Open and at the 2025 Australian Open. His best at Wimbledon was a fourth round appearance last year. | Getty Images
12. Matteo Berrettini - 60/1
Matteo Berrettini was in the team that won the 2024 David Cup for Italy and reached the final of Wimbledon in 2021. Teh first Italian man to have reach the quarterfinals of all four majors and has won ten ATP Tour singles titles. He's also priced at 60/1 to make his major breakthrough at Wimbledon. | AFP via Getty Images