Wimbledon 2026 is days away and the draw has landed. Adam and Adrian break down every quarter of the Wimbledon men's and women's draws, flag the match-ups they cannot wait to see, and make their picks for who lifts the trophies at the All England Club.

On the men's side of the Wimbledon 2026 draw, defending champion Jannik Sinner headlines as the top seed and clear favourite despite his shock exit at Roland Garros. Sinner opens against Miomir Kecmanovic and is projected to navigate a quarter that also includes Casper Ruud, Hubert Hurkacz, Daniil Medvedev and teenage sensation Rafael Jodar in his first Wimbledon. Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic sits in the second quarter chasing a record 25th Grand Slam and an eighth Wimbledon title to equal Roger Federer, with a mouth-watering potential fourth-round rematch against Roland Garros giant-killer Joao Fonseca on the cards. Felix Auger-Aliassime is the nominal top seed in Djokovic's quarter and is projected to meet him in the last eight. Ben Shelton anchors the third quarter as a genuine grass court threat after winning Stuttgart earlier this month, with Alex de Minaur carrying Australian hopes alongside him and Roland Garros finalist Flavio Cobolli lurking as the danger seed. The fourth quarter is the one everyone is talking about. Freshly crowned Roland Garros champion Alexander Zverev, who has never been past the fourth round at Wimbledon, opens against Alexander Blockx and is projected to meet Taylor Fritz in the quarters. Fritz, a Wimbledon semi-finalist last year and back-to-back finalist on grass this month, opens against home favourite Jack Draper in one of the most brutal first-round draws of the tournament. Halle champion Frances Tiafoe and Queen's Club winner Francisco Cerundolo also land in this quarter, making it the most loaded section of the Wimbledon 2026 men's draw.

On the women's side of Wimbledon 2026, world number one Aryna Sabalenka headlines the first quarter alongside Barbora Krejcikova, Naomi Osaka, Karolina Muchova, Emma Raducanu and Roland Garros champion Mirra Andreeva, who is projected as Sabalenka's last-eight opponent in what is already the toughest quarter on paper. Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff are set to collide in the second quarter, with Gauff arriving cold on a four-match grass losing streak and Dayana Yastremska, the player who dumped her out at Wimbledon last year, lurking in the same section again. Iga Swiatek defends her Wimbledon title in the third quarter and could face the tournament's biggest storyline as early as the third round. Serena Williams returns to Wimbledon on a singles wildcard, nearly four years after her last competitive match, and the seven-time Wimbledon champion opens against Australian Maya Joint with Swiatek a possible third-round opponent. Alexandra Eala, fresh off a run to the Berlin semi-finals, is the likely second-round test for Serena and is no easy draw. Elena Rybakina anchors the fourth quarter as the 2022 Wimbledon champion, with defending runner-up Amanda Anisimova, Berlin champion Linda Noskova and 2025 Australian Open winner Madison Keys all in the same section, making it arguably the deepest quarter in the women's draw.

Adam and Adrian make their picks for Wimbledon 2026, with Sinner the consensus men's favourite and Andreeva the pick to go deep on the women's side.

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The boys recap a packed week on the grass as Frances Tiafoe wins the biggest title of his career in Halle, while Francisco Cerundolo battles through Queen’s to claim a historic title. We also cover the WTA results from Berlin and Nottingham before diving into quick-fire topics, including Dan Evans missing a Wimbledon wildcard, Moutet’s chaotic post-match interview, American chances at Wimbledon, and Serena’s possible return. Plus, Battle of the Spuds continues as Chris tries to claw back the scoreboard.

In this special edition of the Talkin' Tennis Podcast, hosts Chris and Adrian dive into a fun challenge: naming all 29 male tennis players who have held the title of world number one since the rankings began in August 1973. This engaging battle, dubbed the "Battle of the Spuds," is not only entertaining but also a great way for tennis fans to test their knowledge of the sport's history.

To kick off, each contestant has three strikes, and the first one to hit three strikes loses the game. The pressure is on as Adrian leads the current season of the Battle of the Spuds with a score of 11 to 8 against Chris, creating a competitive atmosphere. This format adds a layer of excitement as they must recall names under pressure.

Adam discusses their strategies for the game, with Adrian feeling quietly confident despite limited preparation, while Chris hopes for a chance to catch up. As they begin to name players, they highlight the historical significance of each player mentioned, discussing their achievements and contributions to tennis. For example, they mention Roger Federer, who has been world number one for a remarkable 310 weeks, and Rafael Nadal, who held the title for 209 weeks.