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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Wimbledon 2026: Who is playing on Centre Court and Court 1 today?

  • Defending Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner will open play on Centre Court against Miomir Kecmanovic, with Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka also in action on day one of the Championships.
  • Sinner, the favourite to defend his title with two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz absent, has not played since his shock second-round French Open exit last month. He was reportedly unwell in intense heat during that match.
  • The full schedule for matches on day one of the action at Centre Court and Court 1 on Monday, June 29 is below.
  • Centre Court (13:30pm start): Jannik Sinner (ITA) vs Miomir Kecmanovic (SRB); Aryna Sabalenka vs Teodora Kostovic (SRB); Yibing Wu (CHN) vs Novak Djokovic (SRB).
  • Court 1 (13:00pm start): Jelena Ostapenko (LAT) vs Harriet Dart (GBR); Marin Cilic (CRO) vs Daniil Medvedev; Magda Linette (POL) vs Mirra Andreeva.

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