You Really Don't Want to Miss Wimbledon This Year
Wimbledon may be the oldest tennis tradition, but it always delivers something new. After tennis's bad boy, Nick Kyrgios, arrived at the All England Club ahead of the tournament, the Australian was greeted by a draw that would potentially see him facing seven-time champ Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinal. The two previously squared off in last year's final, with Kyrgios losing—even after he took the first set. "Some say I don’t fit in here," the controversial star wrote on Instagram. "I show them my resumé."
Well, we'll certainly find out when the first round of Wimbledon 2023 kicks off Monday, July 3. The tournament will feature several stars who were featured in Netflix's Break Point, including Felix Auger-Aliassime, Iga Swiatek, Carlos Alcaraz, Frances Tiafoe, Ons Jabeur, and many more. They'll compete in the single-elimination contest, with a prize of roughly $56.8 million at the finish line. One first-round match that looks especially exciting? Number three-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas will face former 2020 US Open champion Dominic Thiem, with a potentially massive upset on the line.
There's also a chance for history to be made this year. Though Novak Djokovic currently possesses the most Grand Slam Singles titles (an astounding 23!), tennis great Roger Federer still holds the record for most Wimbledon wins—at eight championships. Djokovic, at seven titles, would tie Federer's record with another win, continuing his dominance over the tennis world. The Serbian pro is the defending champ this year, as he's been for the last four Wimbledon tournaments.
On the women's side, Swiatek will compete for her first title on grass. She just won the 2023 French Open, adding a fourth Grand Slam title to her resume, but notable competitors—such as Aryna Sabalenka, Ons Jabeur, and defending champion Elena Rybakina—will be gunning to defeat her.. With some luck, Coco Gauff and Venus Williams may also face off in the third round.
Running from July 3 through July 16, Wimbledon 2023 will be available to watch live on ESPN and on the ESPN+ app. The United Kingdom timezone doesn't make Wimbledon the most accessible tournament to watch in the United States, but it's still far easier of a watch than the Australian Open. The first round begins at 6 a.m. ET/ 3 a.m. PT, which means that you don't have to be a vampire to enjoy a little tennis on the East Coast. I won't ask you to change your entire sleep schedule... but there's always some insane first-round upset. You won't want to miss it.
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