Wimbledon 2026 Betting Odds: Favourites, Predictions & Best Bets for the Championships

Last Updated on June 21, 2026 by author

The grass is cut, the strawberries are on order, and the 2026 Wimbledon betting markets have rarely looked this intriguing. With two‑time defending finalist Carlos Alcaraz ruled out through a wrist injury and defending champion Jannik Sinner arriving off a shock French Open exit, the men’s draw has been reshaped — while the women’s event is as open as it has been in years. Below you’ll find the latest Wimbledon 2026 betting odds, a full breakdown of the favourites, our predictions and best bets, and a plain‑English guide to the markets so you can bet smarter at the All England Club.

Wimbledon 2026 Info

A quick note for 2026: Wimbledon introduces electronic line calling and on‑court video review for the first time in its history, a change that won’t affect the odds but will affect the rhythm of the matches you’re betting on.

Wimbledon 2026 men’s singles betting odds

Alcaraz’s withdrawal — his first absence from a major since 2023 — removed the one man who had genuinely troubled Jannik Sinner on the biggest stages. That has left the Italian as a short, clear favourite, with a long gap back to the field.

Jannik Sinner — the man to beat

Sinner is the defending Wimbledon champion, having beaten Alcaraz in four sets in the 2025 final for his fourth Grand Slam title at just 23. Grass flatters his game: a low, penetrating ball, elite return position and the cleanest backhand in the sport. The headline worry is his stunning second‑round defeat at Roland Garros — but that was on clay, a surface that has always been his least favourite, and it arrived in a tournament that produced upset after upset. On a faster court, with Alcaraz absent and the draw opening up, the market makes him a deserved favourite at around 4/6 (1.62). The case against backing him is simply the price: there is little value laying out heavy stakes on an odds‑on shot in a best‑of‑five event where one bad set, a rain delay or a hot server can change everything.

Alexander Zverev — the new Grand Slam champion

The German finally broke his major duck in Paris, defeating Cobolli in five sets to become the first German man to win a Slam since Boris Becker in 1996. That confidence is significant — Zverev has long had the serve and the engine for grass but not always the belief. At around 9/2 (5.50) he is the obvious second favourite, though his grass record has historically lagged his hard‑ and clay‑court results, and he has never gone past the fourth round at Wimbledon.

Novak Djokovic — chasing history one more time

Few players are ever written off at the All England Club, and Djokovic’s seven Wimbledon titles make him perennially dangerous on this surface. He remains in pursuit of a standalone‑record 25th major, but the early Roland Garros loss to João Fonseca underlined that time is catching up. At around 7/1 (8.00) he is a respectful price rather than a value one — back him for the sentiment and the pedigree, not for the form line.

The contenders and dark horses

This is where the interest lies. Jack Draper (~14/1) is the home hope, now working alongside Andy Murray and capable of riding a Centre Court crowd. Taylor Fritz (~16/1) may be the shrewdest each‑way play of all: a genuine grass‑court horse who reached back‑to‑back grass finals in the run‑up and owns a strong record on the surface. João Fonseca (~33/1) is the rising teenager whose serve‑forehand combination could translate quickly to grass, while Flavio Cobolli (~40/1) arrives full of confidence after his Paris final run.

Wimbledon 2026 women’s singles betting odds

If the men’s market is top‑heavy, the women’s is the opposite. The “favourite” is priced at a generous 11/4, which tells you everything about how open this draw is — over the last decade Wimbledon has produced nine different women’s champions, including seven in a row. Roland Garros only reinforced the theme: 19‑year‑old Mirra Andreeva won her maiden major while none of the former champions reached the semi‑finals.

The three at the top

Elena Rybakina (~11/4) is the rational favourite. Her game — a thunderous serve and flat, skidding groundstrokes — is purpose‑built for grass, and she has already lifted this trophy in 2022. A second‑round exit in Paris matters little here; clay was never her stage. Aryna Sabalenka (~3/1), the world No. 1, brings the firepower and, increasingly, the composure in deep runs that once eluded her. Iga Świątek (~10/3) is the defending champion after a commanding 2025 final, and while grass was long considered her weakest surface, that narrative is now outdated.

Mirra Andreeva and the new generation

At just 19, Mirra Andreeva (~8/1) is the sport’s most exciting young talent and arrives as a freshly minted Grand Slam champion. Maiden‑major winners can struggle to back it up immediately, and her grass sample is small, but the talent and temperament are undeniable. Watch the price: if she wins matches in the warm‑ups, this could shorten quickly.

Value and dark horses

This is a draw made for each‑way and outright value hunters. Amanda Anisimova (~9/1) pushed to the 2025 final and has the flat, early‑strike game grass rewards. Markéta Vondroušová (~22/1) is a former champion here and one of the most natural grass‑court players in the women’s game — exactly the profile that springs to life in SW19. Coco Gauff (~6/1) offers the speed and serve to go deep, and at a bigger number, Jasmine Paolini (~22/1) reached a Wimbledon final as recently as 2024.

How grass‑court form is shaping the Wimbledon 2026 odds

Grass is the great equaliser of the tennis calendar — the season is short, the bounce is low and skiddy, and momentum from the warm‑up events is genuinely predictive. A few threads worth weighing before you bet:

• Taylor Fritz has been the form man of the men’s grass swing, reaching consecutive finals and reinforcing why he’s a popular each‑way pick. A reliable serve is worth more on this surface than on any other.
• Francisco Cerúndolo and Tommy Paul both produced deep runs at the Queen’s Club, the sport’s premier Wimbledon warm‑up — Paul in particular has a long unbeaten streak there.
• Jack Draper returned to action with Andy Murray in his corner, and a fit, confident Draper on home grass is a live each‑way threat that bookmakers will price cautiously.
• On the women’s side, Donna Vekić led the pre‑Wimbledon trophy haul, a reminder that big servers and flat hitters peak on grass — and that the outright favourites are far from unbackable rivals.

The single most important date for bettors is the draw, made the weekend before play begins. A kind or cruel section can swing an outright price dramatically, so many sharp punters wait until the bracket is confirmed before committing.

Wimbledon 2026 predictions and best bets

Here are our analytical picks. These are opinions based on form, surface and price — not guarantees. Stake responsibly and only what you can afford to lose.

Men’s outright — the case for Sinner, the value in Fritz. Sinner is the rightful favourite and the likeliest champion, but 4/6 offers little value. For an each‑way play with real upside, Taylor Fritz at ~16/1 stands out: a proven grass horse in excellent form, landing in a draw missing Alcaraz. If you want a single ticket on the most probable winner, Sinner is defensible; if you’re hunting value, Fritz each‑way is the smarter angle.

Women’s outright — back the serve. In a draw this open, lean on the trait that travels best on grass: serving. Elena Rybakina at ~11/4 is both the most logical favourite and a fair price given how short most “favourites” sit. For a longer‑odds dart, Markéta Vondroušová at ~22/1 is a former champion whose game is tailor‑made for these courts.

Value / each‑way dark horse. Jack Draper (~14/1) for a deep men’s run and Amanda Anisimova (~9/1) for the women’s are the bets that make the fortnight interesting without chasing the favourites.

One to watch, not yet to back. Mirra Andreeva. A maiden Slam champion with limited grass exposure is a hold‑fire pick until the warm‑ups and the draw clarify her path — but if the price holds, she’s the most exciting outsider on the board.

Wimbledon betting markets explained

If you’re newer to tennis betting, these are the markets you’ll see most often during the Championships:

• Outright winner (futures): Backing a player to win the entire tournament. Prices are biggest before the event and shorten as rounds are completed.
• Each‑way: Two bets in one — to win and to “place” (usually reaching the final). Ideal for bigger‑priced contenders in open draws like the women’s event.
• Match betting (moneyline): Picking the winner of a single match — the bread and butter of in‑tournament betting.
• Set betting / correct score: Predicting the exact set scoreline (e.g. 3–1 in a men’s match). Higher risk, higher reward.
• Handicap betting: A virtual games or sets advantage to balance a mismatch — e.g. a favourite at −4.5 games must win by five clear games.
• Over/Under (totals): Betting on the total number of games in a match landing above or below a set line.
• In‑play: Live betting as the match unfolds, where grass’s quick, serve‑dominated games can create fast swings in price.

A practical edge for any bettor: line shopping. Hold accounts at more than one licensed bookmaker and take the best available price — over a fortnight, those small differences add up.

Key Wimbledon betting trends and stats

• The men’s title has been won by a European player in all but two editions since 2000.
• The women’s draw has crowned nine different champions in the last ten Wimbledons, underlining how rarely the favourite simply walks it.
• No country has produced both the men’s and women’s champion in the same year since Pete Sampras and Venus Williams in 2000.
• Djokovic’s seven titles and the recent reigns of Alcaraz and Sinner show that, on the men’s side, a small group of elites tends to dominate — a key reason the men’s market is so top‑heavy.

How to bet on Wimbledon 2026 responsibly

Sports betting should be entertainment, not income. Before the Championships begin, set a budget you’re comfortable losing, decide your stakes in advance, and never chase losses. Only ever bet with operators licensed in your jurisdiction, and take advantage of the deposit limits, time‑outs and self‑exclusion tools that regulated bookmakers are required to offer.

If gambling is affecting you or someone you know, free, confidential help is available. In the UK, contact GamCare (0808 8020 133) or the National Gambling Helpline; in the US, call or text 1‑800‑GAMBLER. Support is there whenever you need it.

FAQs

Who is the favourite to win Wimbledon 2026? Jannik Sinner is the men’s favourite at around 4/6 (1.62), while Elena Rybakina narrowly heads a wide‑open women’s market at around 11/4 (3.75).

Is Carlos Alcaraz playing at Wimbledon 2026? No. Alcaraz, a two‑time former champion and the 2025 runner‑up, withdrew with a wrist injury — the same problem that ruled him out of the French Open.

Who are the defending Wimbledon champions? Jannik Sinner (men’s) and Iga Świątek (women’s), both seeking to retain their 2025 titles.

When does Wimbledon 2026 start and finish? The main draw runs from Monday 29 June to Sunday 12 July 2026, with the Ladies’ final on Saturday 11 July and the Gentlemen’s final on Sunday 12 July.

What’s the best each‑way bet for Wimbledon 2026? Taylor Fritz (men’s) and Amanda Anisimova (women’s) offer attractive each‑way profiles given their grass‑court games and prices — though the smartest time to commit is after the draw is made.

Do grass‑court odds differ from clay or hard court? Yes. Grass rewards big serving, flat hitting and quick movement, so players who excel on slower surfaces can drift in the Wimbledon market while serve‑bombers and natural grass‑courters shorten.