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The Williams sisters, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic are back at Wimbledon. What year is it again?
The mention of these names might sound like we’re stuck in a timewarp – but, no, it’s 2026 and some of the sport’s best are returning to SW19, one way or another.
American icon Serena Williams, 44, is making one Blockbuster single comeback After four years away from the sport and resuming her iconic doubles pairing with sister Venus, 46.
British legend Murray returns to the scene of his greatest triumph as part of this Jack Draper’s coaching team.
Djokovic, meanwhile, is just a week younger than the 39-year-old Murray yet is still chasing that elusive record 25th Grand Slam title.
Venus Williams, who has won five singles and six doubles titles at the All England Club, said: “It’s very special to come here – we have quite a history here. It’s great to be back in 2026.”
As one of the highlights of the British sporting summer, Wimbledon never goes under the radar, but the presence of the old guard will help the grass-court Grand Slam stack up among the sporting events of the summer.
Eyeballs are inevitably trained on the men’s football World Cup, especially with England still in contention, while the Women’s Twenty20 Cricket World Cup and British Grand Prix also jostle for the limelight.
The presence of legends – young superstars such as Janic Ciner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gough, as well as high-profile Britons Draper and Emma Radukanu – will ensure Wimbledon remains the center of attention.
“We are incredibly excited to be part of what is always an exciting summer game,” Wimbledon tournament director Jamie Baker told the BBC World Service.
“There are always other big events every summer and I think that adds to the buzz around the sport in general. We love being a part of that.”
