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When is Wimbledon, where to watch it and can Novak Djokovic win first slam of the year?

  • Everything you need to know as tennis enters the grass court season – which means the greatest players flocking to London

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Carlos Alcaraz is looking to defend his Wimbledon title and claim his second grand slam of the year. Photo: AP
Andrew Cesare Richardson

The third tennis major of the year is nearly upon us as the best of the sport flock to London for the grass courts of Wimbledon.

First held in 1877, it is the oldest of the four grand slams and is the only one to include a dress code: players must don all-white outfits.

So, as we prepare for the only grass-court major of the year, here is everything you need to know.

When is Wimbledon happening?

Aryna Sabalenka training at the All England Club ahead of Wimbledon. Photo: PA
Aryna Sabalenka training at the All England Club ahead of Wimbledon. Photo: PA

The tournament begins on July 1 with the women’s final on July 13 and the men’s on July 14.

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Action will take place at the All England Club with its famous Centre Court, where the finals will be held. The club has a capacity of 15,000 and has been used as the tournament’s venue since 1922.

Where can I watch Wimbledon?

Carlos Alcaraz last year became the first player to beat Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon since 2016. Photo: AFP
Carlos Alcaraz last year became the first player to beat Novak Djokovic at Wimbledon since 2016. Photo: AFP

In Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore, you can follow the action on SPOTV, while viewers in the United States need to tune into ESPN and The Tennis Channel.

Who will be competing?

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