When does the 2024 Wimbledon tennis tournament start?

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Wimbledon is back and Andy Murray must once again wait and see whether he is fit enough to compete in what is expected to be his final championships.

Murray, the two-time champion, said he would likely retire at the end of the summer before being forced to leave Queen’s due to a back injury that required surgery.

The 37-year-old enjoyed some of the best moments of his career at SW19 and was gearing up for a Wimbledon swansong, including plans to play doubles with brother Jamie.

Carlos Alcaraz is the reigning men’s champion after beating Novak Djokovic in a thrilling final, with Djokovic also doubtful due to an injury prior to the tournament.

Marketa Vondrousova was a shock women’s champion last year after becoming the first unseeded player to win Wimbledon. Here’s everything you need to know ahead of the championships.

When does Wimbledon start?

Wimbledon starts on Monday 1 July 2024.

The championships will conclude on the weekend of July 13-14, with the women’s singles final on Saturday and the men’s singles final on Sunday.

When is the Wimbledon draw?

The Wimbledon main draw will take place on Friday 28 June at 10pm BST, one day after the end of qualifying. It is held in SW19.

Fans can watch the men’s and women’s singles draws on wimbledon.com from 10am BST. You can also follow The independent live blog with all updates and important tires in the first round.

How can I watch Wimbledon?

Wimbledon is broadcast on the BBC in the United Kingdom. Full coverage of the tournament can be seen on BBC One, BBC Two and via the BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.

What is the prize money this year?

Total prize money at Wimbledon for 2024 is a record £50 million, an increase of almost 12 percent from 2023.

The men’s and women’s champions will receive a record £2.7 million, while the runners-up will take home £1.4 million.

The first round prize money for the singles has been set at £60,000.