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Day 7 at the Championships, Sunday 5 July, Middle Sunday, and the top seed is gone. Naomi Osaka beats world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka in straight sets to reach her first Wimbledon quarter-final. Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner both advance in style; Jan-Lennard Struff’s fairytale run continues at Hubert Hurkacz’s expense.

Day 6 at the Championships, Saturday 4 July. Our Dark Horse delivers the upset of the fortnight, beating defending champion Iga Świątek in straight sets. Elena Rybakina, our Value pick, is out too, beaten by Elise Mertens. Taylor Fritz survives a four-set fight, and Frances Tiafoe’s fortnight ends in an instant classic.

Day 5 at the Championships, Friday 3 July. Jan-Lennard Struff sends the No.8 seed Daniil Medvedev out in straight sets, Novak Djokovic claims his 105th match win at Wimbledon to draw level with Roger Federer, and Jannik Sinner’s title defence continues without alarm. Singles ends in a three-set defeat beneath the Centre Court lights.

Wimbledon 2026, Tuesday 30 June — the defending champion drops a set for the first time in a decade but scrambles clear; the No.4 seed is dumped out in five; and Serena Williams’ long-awaited return to singles ends in a three-set defeat beneath the Centre Court lights.

Wimbledon 2026, Tuesday 30 June — the defending champion drops a set for the first time in a decade but scrambles clear; the No.4 seed is dumped out in five; and Serena Williams’ long-awaited return to singles ends in a three-set defeat beneath the Centre Court lights.