Wimbledon is one of the highlights on the tennis calendar, and since we’ve been waiting for nearly two years for the tournament to return, it’s understandable that many fans are brimming with excitement.
Coming at the height of summer in the UK, Wimbledon has some of the most unpredictable weather. The morning can begin bright and sunny, with clear blue skies punctuated by almost no cloud, but by the afternoon play could be called off due to heavy downpours. In 1985, players and fans had to retreat quickly when an entire inch of rain fell in just 20 minutes.
Meanwhile, the temperature can fluctuate just as much. In 1999, the coldest Wimbledon Championships took place with the temperature dropping to 4.9°C (40.82°F). Sixteen years later, temperatures of 35.7°C (96.26°F) were recorded.
This doesn’t put the British fans off, though. They will endure pretty much anything the elements can throw at them to be able to catch some of the action on Centre Court.
This unpredictability can also create a lot of exciting play, which is what makes Wimbledon one of the events you cannot miss this year.
When is Wimbledon 2021?
The 2021 Wimbledon Championships will begin on Monday, June 28, and finish on Sunday, July 11. This is the first time since 2016 that the tournament has partially taken place in June.
Who Will Win Wimbledon 2021?
Wimbledon 2021 is likely to be a closely fought contest, just like it is every year. Being the only Grand Slam played on grass, it can make predictions a little trickier because some players prefer the softer surface while others don’t.
Other factors like the unpredictable weather and the grueling schedule can also influence the outcome of matches and, ultimately, the outright winner. That’s why many tennis fans who like to bet on Wimbledon and other tournaments will often seek out predictions and other insights. Savvy fans will also take advantage of promotions like BetMGM sportsbook’s risk-free offer as a way to hedge their wagers.
That said, many of the usual names are the ones that oddsmakers are favoring to win. Novak Djokovic is the bookies’ favorite for the men’s competition after his success at the Australian Open and French Open earlier in the year. He is closely followed by Daniil Medvedev, Stefanos Tsitispas, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer.
For the women’s tournament, Ashleigh Barty, Naomi Osaka, Serena Williams, Iga Swiatek, and Petra Kvitova are all looking strong.
Wimbledon 2021 Prize Money
It hasn’t yet been confirmed how much prize money will be on offer this year, but 2021 will likely be the first time in many years that the amount dished out to players has fallen. Over the last 10 years, the purse that the All-England Lawn Tennis Club has put together has increased by nearly three times.
In 2010, a total of £13.7 million was paid to competitors. But by 2019, it had risen to £38 million. Included in that was the £2.3 million that Novak Djokovic and Simona Halep picked up for winning the two singles competitions.
How to Watch Wimbledon 2021
The Wimbledon Championship is one of the biggest tennis tournaments on the planet. For that reason, coverage of the competition is pretty comprehensive almost everywhere. In fact, the organizers—the All-England Lawn Tennis Club—actively seek to find deals that ensure at least some of the tournament is shown on free-to-air networks in as many countries as possible.
In the UK, the BBC has been broadcasting Wimbledon since 1927 and it currently holds the rights until 2024. It will be producing more than 900 hours of television coverage for the competition over its two main channels, digital interactive service, and its website.
In the United States, full coverage is shown on ESPN and ESPN2. The finals are also aired on ABC, although they are tape-delayed…so it’s best to avoid Twitter if you’re watching on a delay!
who ya got?
Tell you after the first week 😉
Let’s see the draw first 😉
Dull withdrew from W, damaged pride is the unofficial reason. he is going to try hard at the USO to get the 21st slam. He’ll be serving bombs at 220 km/h and have more hair.
Get lost you stupid troll!
Get drunk you old stupid tart!
Lessee, four youngish guys: two Russians, a German and a Greek, all of whom panic at the sight of a slam trophy in the arena. Then there’s that aging Serb, more than a little temperamental but quite capable. And oh, yeah, that over-the-mountain-Swiss guy wotzisname.
Dark horses? How about Berretini? Karatsev? Auger-Aliassime? Dustin Brown (is he still playing?) Andy Murray? (in his dreams, maybe, sigh) Even the dark horses are inky black.
Well, you never know. Injuries can happen. Unknown players can rise up out of nowhere. Not very often but it happens.