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Wimbledon 2026: Memorable moments on and off the court

Linda Noskova captured her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon 2026.
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Wimbledon 2026: Memorable moments on and off the court
Foto: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian
The essentials
  • Linda Noskova defeated Karolina Muchova to win her first Grand Slam title.
  • Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon title by beating Alexander Zverev.
  • Novak Djokovic competed for his 25th Grand Slam title.
  • Serena Williams made her first return to Wimbledon since retiring in 2022.

A new champion and a defending champion

Linda Noskova sealed her first Grand Slam title after fending off a late surge from Karolina Muchova, while Jannik Sinner claimed victory over Alexander Zverev to defend the title he won the previous year.

Djokovic’s pursuit and pop culture flair

Novak Djokovic continued his quest for a historic 25th Grand Slam title. In one memorable moment, a fan wore a T-shirt depicting Djokovic sharing a cigar with Federer and Nadal. Later, Djokovic dared golfer Rory McIlroy, seated in the Royal Box, to a friendly tennis match to see who had the best jacket.

Williams' first return and a family presence

Serena Williams made her first appearance at Wimbledon since retiring in 2022. She faced off against Maya Joint in what was a tough loss for the seven-time Wimbledon singles champion. Her husband, Alexis Ohanian, and their two daughters were in attendance on Centre Court.

Wimbledon’s quirky side

David Beckham, seated in the front row of the Royal Box, joined in a Mexican wave with his mother and celebrity neighbor Mary Berry. Elsewhere, ball kids scrambled to serve fresh balls on Centre Court, while strawberries—Wimbledon's iconic treat—were even spotted as face stickers on Oleksandra Oliynykova during play on Court 5.

Based on reporting by Guardian Sport, compiled by the Tradingbird newsroom. Published 23 Jul 2026, 04:43.
Topics: Baseball · Tennis

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