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The greatest tennis players in the world will descend on SW19 in July for two weeks of drama on the hallowed courts
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We have features on all the leading contenders including Carlos Alcaraz - who is bidding for a hat-trick of Wimbledon wins - rival Jannik Sinner and legend Novak Djokovic.
This year could be Djokovic's farewell to the All England Club, where he has won seven times. If he is to add to his tally of 24 Grand Slam titles, then these pristine lawns appear the most likely stage.
But Alcaraz, fresh from his win over Jannik Sinner in a remarkable French Open final, is in no mood to surrender his title on a surface that perfectly suits his game.
Sinner – whose Wimbledon record has room for improvement – may have to wait for his chance at revenge for the drama that unfolded at Roland Garros.
We take a look at the rise of new French Open champion Coco Gauff, and the mouthwatering rivalry between Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek.
Of the top five players in the current women's world rankings, only last year's beaten finalist, Italy's Jasmine Paolini, has reached the business end of these championships – and no one in the current top ten has ever won it.
When they call this one 'wide open' they really mean it.
Of course, we look at the main British hopes led by Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu, and we look back at that magical day when Andy Murray finally lifted that famous old trophy as the whole nation was glued to the TV.
There is a spotlight on the doubles action and the wheelchair competitions, plenty of nostalgia, and a Wimbledon quiz for you to test your knowledge.
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