As the tennis season intensifies, the sport’s biggest stars are gearing up for the prestigious 2024 Wimbledon Championships at SW19. Players from around the world are converging on London to compete for the sport’s most illustrious title. The 127th Wimbledon Championships will kick off on July 1, 2024, and conclude on July 14, 2024.
For the first time in 26 years, the men’s field may not feature any of the ‘Big 4.’ Rafael Nadal has opted out of the 2024 Wimbledon Championships to concentrate on the Paris Olympics, and Roger Federer retired in 2022. If Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray also miss the event, it could significantly alter the competition on the men’s side.
However, both have been diligently working to regain full fitness, so their participation cannot be ruled out. Meanwhile, defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and new World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who recently won in Halle, enter the event as strong favorites for the men’s title.
On the women’s side, nearly all the top players will be present, with only a few notable absentees. Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, and Elena Rybakina are among the leading contenders in a highly competitive field with no clear favorites.
Without further ado, let’s look at some prominent names who will not be competing at this year’s grass-court Major.
Without further ado, let’s look at some prominent names who will not be competing at this year’s grass-court Major:
No 7: Belinda Bencic: On maternity leave since September 2023, Bencic has not competed professionally and gave birth to her daughter Bella in April 2024. Her return date is uncertain, but defending her Olympic title remains a priority.
No 6 : Nick Kyrgios: The 2022 Wimbledon finalist has taken on roles as a commentator and analyst, stepping away from professional play due to ongoing injury concerns. His last match was in Stuttgart, where a wrist injury ended his 2023 season.
No 5 : Simona Halep: The 2019 Wimbledon champion returned to the tour at the Miami Open after an 18-month doping ban but has been sidelined again due to knee issues. Her last appearance at Wimbledon was in 2022, reaching the semifinals.
No 4 : Jiri Lehecka: The rising Czech star has been out with a back injury since Madrid, missing both the French Open and Wimbledon. His recovery timeline remains unclear.
No 3: Milos Raonic: The 2016 Wimbledon finalist has had a limited season due to injuries and failed to secure a main draw wildcard for Wimbledon. His ranking and recent form have hindered his participation.
No 2: Petra Kvitova: The two-time Wimbledon champion is out due to pregnancy, having announced her news in January. Her last match was at the 2023 China Open.
No 1: Rafael Nadal: Nadal is skipping Wimbledon to focus on the 2024 Paris Olympics, preferring to stay on clay courts for what might be his final season. His 2024 season has been hampered by injuries, and he plans to compete next at the Nordea Open in Bastad, Sweden.
The 22-time Grand Slam champion’s 2024 season has been plagued by injuries. Nadal has played sparingly, compiling a 7-5 match record with a run to the fourth round in Madrid and early exits in Barcelona and Rome. He recently suffered a first-round defeat to Alexander Zverev at Roland Garros. Nadal is next scheduled to compete on the clay courts of the Nordea Open in Bastad, Sweden, a few weeks before the Olympic Games.
In the last there are also chances that one more name might be added – 24 times Grand slam champion Novak Djokovic who recently got the knee injury during the French Open match and had to retire due to his injury . Novak Djokovic also gone through the surgery and it’s less than 20 days he went through surgery and we saw him back on Wimbledon courts. So still there is a doubt that Novak will participate in Wimbledon 2024 or not. What do you think he should take risk and participate in Wimbledon 2024 ?