It's yet another major, the third of 2026 and arguably the most important one in terms of prestige: Wimbledon starts next week.

We got the draws in front of us and go through each of the 8 sections in both women's and men's singles draws, identifying popcorn matches, and key challenges for key players.

Oh, and, for the time being, Serena Williams playing her first professional singles match in almost four years is still the more important topic. Can she beat Maya Joint? Will we get an explosive match against Filipina star Alex Eala?

To finalize, no, we don't think Djokovic will get too close to that trophy again.

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Marketa Vondrousova has received a four-year suspension for refusing to take a doping test late in 2025.

At first, the ITIA seemed to have it under control, the content they posted and their explanation made sense. But then, Vondrousova came with a response, and pointed out inconsistecies in the process and what seemed to have been a poorly executed visit by the tester.

Whether or not she has a case, the biggest loser in this situation on the long term is certainly the ITIA's brand reputation. If we can't trust the International Tennis Integrity Agency, who CAN we trust? It's time for them to really step up in their transparency and communication strategies.

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Serena Williams will be back at Wimbledon playing singles for the first time since 2022!

At 44 years old, she played some really good tennis with Mboko before the Canadian injured her knee at Queens. This decision to come back and even play singles at the most well-known tennis tournament in the world is intriguing: what does she want to get from this?

While it's practically impossible to see Serena winning Wimbledon, especially after her last win coming seven years ago, plus her age, I still can't complain. She will be back, she will be roaring, involved and full of energy in a way only Serena Williams can be.

I hope for at least one win. It will be EPIC.

I also talk a bit about how so many promising young women are making good progress on the grass this year, notably Berlin champion Linda Noskova, Berlin semi-finalist (l. Noskova) Alex Eala, and 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu. All players with very different styles, different career trajectories, but with great potential to make the next 10-15 years at the WTA be really awesome and competitive.

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