The World's biggest Tennis tournament, Wimbledon or the The Championships is the oldest Tennis tournament so far. It is considered as the most prestigious tournament. It has been organised at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877. Grand Slam has four Tennis tournaments, Wimbledon is one of them. The Australian Open, the French Open and the US Open are the other three tournaments. Wimbledon is the only tournament played on Grass court.

Also read : Last 10 Wimbledon Champions List (Men's)

The Wimbledon Championship 2023 was the 136th time Championships. There was five main events, four junior events and seven invitation events. Marketa Vondrousova becomes the Wimbledon 2023 by beating last year's runner-up Ons Jabeur in the finals. By this win, Vondrousova became the first unseeded player to do so in the Open Era. There are many more champions who have won women's singles titles. So let's have a look at the women Wimbledon Champion list from the last 10 years.

1. 2013 Wimbledon Championships winner- Marion Bartoli

The French player, Marion Bartoli won the  ladies' singles tennis title at the 2013 Wimbledon Championships. She defeated Sabine Lisicki in the final by 6–1, 6–4 score. She won the title without dropping a set, or facing a tiebreak in any set. Bartoli was the first French major champion since Amelie Mauresmo in 2006.

2. 2014 Wimbledon Championships winner- Petra Kvitova

2011 champion Petra Kvitova defeated Eugenie Bouchard in the 2014 Wimbledon Championships final by 6-3, 6-0. It was the fifth shortest women's singles final in Wimbledon history. It was Kvitova's second Wimbledon title.

3. 2015 Wimbledon Championships winner- Serena Williams

Serena Williams defeated Garbine Muguruza in the 2015 Wimbledon Championships final by 6-4, 6-4 score. It was Williams' sixth Wimbledon singles title and her 21st major singles title overall.

4. 2016 Wimbledon Championships winner- Serena Williams

Defending champion, Serena Williams won her seventh Wimbledon title by defeating Angelique Kerber in the 2016 Wimbledon Championship final. She won by 7-5, 6-3 score and equaled Steffi Graf's Open Era record of 22 major singles title.

5. 2017 Wimbledon Championships winner- Garbine Muguruza

Garbine Muguruza defeated Venus Williams in the 2017 Wimbledon Championships final by straight sets, 7-5, 6-0. It was her second Grand Slam and first title at Wimbledon.

6. 2018 Wimbledon Championships winner- Angelique Kerber

Angelique Kerber defeated seventh time Wimbledon champion in the 2018 Wimbledon Championships final by 6-3, 6-3 score. It was her third major singles title. She was the first German to win the title since Steffi Graf in 1996.

7. 2019 Wimbledon Championships winner- Simona Halep

Simona Halep defeated defending champion Serena Williams in the 2019 Wimbledon Championships final by 6-2, 6-2. She made a record of just three unforced errors. This match was lasted for only 56 minutes. Halep was the first Romanian to win a Wimbledon senior singles title.

8. 2021 Wimbledon Championships winner- Ash Barty

Ash Barty defeated Karolina Pliskova in the 2021 Wimbledon Championships final by 6–3, 6–7 (4-7), 6–3 score. She was the first Australian to win the Wimbledon title since Evonne Goolagong Cawley.

9. 2022 Wimbledon Championships winner- Elena Rybakina

At the age of 19, Elena Rybakina decided to left Russia and started playing for Kazakhstan. She is the first player representing Kazakhstan to win a Grand Slam Singles titles. She is also the first to be ranked in the world's top 15. In addition, the 17th-sedded has reached eight other finals on the WTA Tour, including three at the WTA 500 level, winning two titles. The 23-year old is famous for her excellent serve. She can generate high-powered groundstrokes because of her tall stature.

Rybakina has defeated Tunisian player Ons Jabeur in the final of Wimbledon 2022 by 3-6, 6-2, 6-2. This is her first Wimbledon title.

10. 2023 Wimbledon Championships winner- Markéta Vondroušová

Also Read: Wimbledon 2023: Marketa Vondrousova becomes the first-ever unseeded Wimbledon Women's Champion

Czech Republic's Marketa Vondrousova became the first unseeded woman to win the Wimbledon title in the Open era. The Czech swept to a shock 6-4, 6-4 victory over Tunisia's Ons Jabeur in the Wimbledon 2023 final match. This is Vondrousova's first Grand Slam title. She lost in the final of the 2019 French Open as a teenager. Moreover, Vondrousova beat Jabeur to become the first Czech woman to win the title since Petra Kvitova in 2014.

The World's biggest Tennis tournament, Wimbledon or The Championships is the oldest Tennis tournament so far. It is considered as the most prestigious tournament. It has been organized at the All England Club in Wimbledon, London since 1877. Grand Slam has four Tennis tournaments, and Wimbledon is one of them. The Australian Open, the French Open and the US Open are the other three tournaments. Wimbledon is the only tournament played on Grass courts.

Also Read: Last 10 Wimbledon Champions List (Men's)

The Wimbledon Championship 2024 was the 137th time Championships. There were five main events, four junior events, and seven invitation events. Barbora Krejčíková in women's singles was proclaimed Wimbledon 2024 champion, she defeated Jasmine Paolini of Italy. There are many more champions who have won women's singles titles. So, let's have a look at the women's Wimbledon Champion list from the last 10 years.

1. 2014 Wimbledon Championships Winner- Petra Kvitová

Petra Kvitova swept past Canada's Eugenie Bouchard with a stunning performance of controlled power to win her second Wimbledon title. The Czech sixth seed reclaimed the title she first won in 2011 with a 6-3 6-0 victory. It was the 24-year-old's second major title. Kvitova did a similar demolition job on Maria Sharapova to win Wimbledon for the first time three years ago. It was also the quickest ladies’ final at Wimbledon for 31 years, since Martina Navratilova, also a Czech and an even more famous left-hander, routed Andrea Jaeger in the 1983 final.

2. 2015 Wimbledon Championships Winner- Serena Williams

Serena Williams beat Spain's Garbine Muguruza to win Wimbledon for the sixth time and complete the 'Serena Slam' as the holder of all four major titles. The 33-year-old American won 6-4 6-4 on Centre Court to claim her 21st Grand Slam title and third of 2015. It's another mark in the history books for the player who many already consider the greatest woman to have ever played the game. Serena also became the oldest slam champion of the modern era by beating her excellent opponent, 12 years her junior. 

3. 2016 Wimbledon Championships Winner- Serena Williams

Serena Williams had finally won her 22nd Grand Slam title, besting Angelique Kerber in the finals at Wimbledon 2016. The American, 34, coped with a gusty wind on Centre Court to win 7-5 6-3. With this, she got her seventh singles title on the grass courts of The Championships, and she had finally tied Steffi Graf for the most major titles in the Open Era.

Also Read: Players who won the Golden Slam in their career

4. 2017 Wimbledon Championships Winner- Garbiñe Muguruza

Garbine Muguruza defeated Venus Williams 7-5, 6-0 to clinch the 2017 Wimbledon women's singles championship, the second major title of her career. It was a strange contest, the first women’s final under the roof. The Spaniard finished as runner-up to the American's sister, Serena, in this same fixture two years ago but claimed some redemption after sailing to this year's crown.

5. 2018 Wimbledon Championships Winner- Angelique Kerber

Angelique Kerber beat seven-time champion Serena Williams to win her first Wimbledon title and spoil the American's dream comeback as a mother. The German 11th seed, 30, beat the 23-time Grand Slam champion 6-3 6-3 to add this title to her 2016 Australian Open and US Open crowns.

6. 2019 Wimbledon Championships Winner- Simona Halep

Simona Halep has made Wimbledon history by becoming the first Romanian to win the Grand Slam with a 6-2, 6-2 victory over seven-time champion Serena Williams. She won her first Grand Slam title at last year’s French Open but had gone into her first final here as the clear underdog.

Also Read: Top 10 fastest serves in tennis history (WTA Recognised)

7. 2021 Wimbledon Championships Winner- Ash Barty

Ashleigh Barty claimed her first Wimbledon title - and second singles Grand Slam crown, beating Karolina Pliskova 6-3 6-7 (7-4) 6-3 in a rollercoaster women's singles final. Barty, who claimed a first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros two years ago, was the first Australian to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish since her idol Evonne Goolagong Cawley won the second of two Wimbledon titles in 1980. She was only the third Australian woman to triumph in the Open era, joining Goolagong Cawley (also the 1971 winner) and 1970 champion Margaret Court.

8. 2022 Wimbledon Championships winner- Elena Rybakina

Elena Rybakina became the first player representing Kazakhstan to win a Grand Slam singles championship with a 3-6, 6-2, 6-2 victory against No.3 Ons Jabeur.  After sealing her first championship point with a service winner, Rybakina celebrated the 1-hour, 48-minute win with barely a fist pump. In the first Wimbledon title match between first-time Grand Slam finalists of the Open Era,  Rybakina, 23, also became the youngest woman to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish since 21-year-old Petra Kvitova in 2011. She was also the fourth-youngest active major champion on the Hologic WTA Tour, older than only Iga Swiatek, Bianca Andreescu, and Emma Raducanu.

9. 2023 Wimbledon Championships winner- Markéta Vondroušová

Markéta Vondroušová made history as the first unseeded player to win the ladies singles championship at Wimbledon in a stunning 6-4, 6-4 upset over the No. 6 seed Ons Jabeur, who was the runner-up for a second straight year. The 24-year-old lefty joins two other Czech-born left-handers, Martina Navratilova and Petra Kvitová to take home the Wimbledon title.

Also Read: Most Wimbledon Titles in Open Era (Men)

10. 2024 Wimbledon Championships winner- Barbora Krejčíková

Barbora Krejcikova is the Wimbledon ladies' singles champion after the 31st seed earned an impressive 6-2 2-6 6-4 win over Jasmine Paolini to claim the title for the first time. Heading into the Wimbledon final, Krejcikova was a seven-time Major doubles champion, the 2021 French Open singles winner and an Olympic gold medallist. She had even completed the career Slam in doubles, winning each of the four big titles at least once.

Novak Djokovic moved one win closer to capturing a record-equalling eighth Wimbledon title when he ended 25th seed Lorenzo Musetti's dream in straight sets and sought revenge on defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the final. Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz match will be the rematch of last year's final which the Spaniard won in five sets.

Also Read: Most Grand Slam finals in tennis history

If the 37-year-old Serbian wins a record-tying 25th major on Sunday, he will become the oldest champion in Wimbledon history. Djokovic, leading Alcaraz 3-2 in the ATP head2head series, will be eager to avenge that defeat and equal Roger Federer's record eight Wimbledon crowns.

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz Match Info

• Men's Singles Final: July 14, Sunday
• Venue: AELTC Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports Ground
• Location: London, England
• Court Surface: Grass

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz head-to-head

Novak Djokovic vs Carlos Alcaraz: Form against each other

In the past two years against one another, Djokovic has three wins and Alcaraz has one. In their last match, on November 18, 2023, Djokovic won 6-3, 6-2. Djokovic has clinched nine sets against Alcaraz (64.3%), while Alcaraz has taken five. In 136 total games against one another, Djokovic has taken 77, while Alcaraz has claimed 59. When going head-to-head, Alcaraz and Djokovic have averaged 34 games and 3.5 sets in their four matches against each other.

Djokovic's 2024 performance

Djokovic has captured zero tournament victories on the year, with an overall record of 16-6. In 2024, Djokovic hasn't yet played a match on grass. He is averaging 27.3 games per match (33.2 in best-of-five matches) through his 22 matches played this year across all court surfaces, posting a 57.7% game-winning percentage. Djokovic has put up a service game-winning percentage of 82.1% on all surfaces (247-for-301 in service games) and a return game-winning percentage of 33.1% (99-for-299 in return games).

Also Read: Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Alcaraz's 2024 performance

Alcaraz has won two of his nine tournaments this year, with an overall match record of 32-6. He has a match record of 7-1 on grass courts so far this year. Alcaraz has competed in 38 matches this year (across all court types), and 26.6 games per match (34.4 in best-of-five matches). The World No. 3 has won 35.6% of his return games this year, while also winning 83.5% of his service games.

Emma Navarro stunned World No. 2, Coco Gauff in the R16 All-American clash at Wimbledon 2024 on Sunday. She defeated reigning US Open champion Gauff 6-4, 6-3 in just 1 hour and 14 minutes to reach the quarterfinals of a major tournament for the first time in her career. 

Also Read: Most Matches Played in Grand Slam

Second win over top two players

Gauff, who made the semi-finals at the Australian Open and French Open this year, has still to get past the last 16 at Wimbledon, the tournament, where she made her breakthrough as a 15-year-old in 2019. 

Navarro will next face Jasmine Paolini in the Wimbledon 2024 quarterfinals. Paolini made it to the last eight after Madison Keys retired at 5-5 in the third set. American 12th seed Keys was just one game away from a third quarter-final at the All England Club before she was forced to quit against Paolini.

Also Read: ITF announces entry list for Paris Olympics 2024

Lulu Sun defeats Emma Raducanu

Meanwhile, qualifier Lulu Sun has also reached the quarterfinals where she will face Donna Vekić, the world number 37, who clinched a 6-2, 1-6, 6-4 win over Spain's Paula Badosa on the back of 33 winners. Sunn became the first New Zealand woman to reach the last eight at Wimbledon. She defeated 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu 6-2, 5-7, 6-2. Sun hit 52 winners against Raducanu, who took a medical time-out in the third set to treat problems with her ankle and back. This is the first time since 2010 that a qualifier in the women's category has entered the last eight.

Gauff's shock defeat followed the unexpected exit of world number one Iga Swiatek in the third round on Saturday. Only fourth-ranked 2022 champion Elena Rybakina and Jasmine Paolini, the world number seven, remain from the top 10 women.

India's tennis ace Rohan Bopanna and his Australian partner Matthew Ebden entered the second round of men's doubles of the Wimbledon 2024 tennis tournament with an easy win over the pair of Robin Haas and Sander Arends.

Also Read: Star Sports set to broadcast Wimbledon 2024 matches with Hindi commentary

Reached Wimbledon semifinals last year

Rohan Bopanna and Ebden defeated their Netherlands rivals 7-5, 6-4 in one hour and 11 minutes in a rain-interrupted first-round match on Wednesday. Australian Open champion pair will face Germany's Hendrik Jebens and Constantin Frantzen in the second round. 

Rohan Bopanna had also reached the semi-finals of Wimbledon, the third Grand Slam of the season, last year. Already champions at the Australian Open and in Miami this year, Bopanna and Ebden are aiming for their fifth team title. Ebden won the 2022 Wimbledon crown alongside countryman Max Purcell.

Sumit Nagal's journey ends

Earlier on Wednesday, India's Sumit Nagal and his Serbian partner Dusan Lajovic had to face defeat against Spain's Pedro Martinez and Jaume Munar in the first round. Martínez and Munar won the match 6-2, 6-2 in one hour and seven minutes.

Balaji and Yuki will start their campaign

N Sriram Balaji and Yuki Bhambri will also represent India in the first round of men's doubles. Balaji has paired up with Britain's Luke Johnson. The duo will face the fourth-seeded pair of Mate Pavic of Serbia and Marcelo Arevalo of El Salvador on Thursday.

On the other hand, Yuki and Albano Olivetti of France will face the Kazakhstan pair of Alexander Bublik and Alexander Shevchenko.

The All England Club, on Wednesday, has announced an agreement with Star Sports Network, which will see Wimbledon 2024 broadcast with Hindi commentary for the first time, ensuring the coverage is even more accessible and engaging for audiences across India.

Also Read: Most Wimbledon Titles in Open Era (Men)

Popularity of Wimbledon continues to increase in India

The All England Lawn Tennis Club is pleased to continue its commitment to bringing fans of The Championships, Wimbledon in India an improved viewing experience, as the popularity of the event continues to increase.

Year-on-year viewing figures in India increased +96% in 2023 compared with 2022 and entries into this year's Wimbledon Public Ballot from fans in India rose +74% compared to last year. Acknowledging the growing popularity, the All England Club has identified India as a key growth market among its ongoing commitment to bring the unique atmosphere and excitement of the Grand Slam to a global audience.

"It is truly heartening to witness The Championships’ expanding influence in India, and the introduction of Hindi commentary will encourage more people watch and enjoy Wimbledon. We have several young talents taking up the sport and I only see this growth as the beginning,” Former Wimbledon Champion Leander Paes commented.

This initiative will be further supported by localized social media content and an array of influencers to generate excitement in Tennis and drive a deeper connection with Indian fans.

"India is one of our key growth markets and we are committed to taking The Championships to fans across the nation. Home to several legendary players, interest in tennis has grown tremendously in the past few years demonstrated by viewership figures, ballot entries and the growth of our social media platforms in India. We believe this is just the beginning of our close engagement with Indian fans, and we know that by bringing the Wimbledon experience directly to Indian fans, we will foster and grow their interest in The Championships and tennis even further." Usama Al-Qassab, Marketing & Commercial Director at the All England Club, said.

Also Read: Last 10 Wimbledon Champions List (Men's)

To support these efforts, the British Embassy in New Delhi will host a special screening event on 13 July with up to 100 invited guests, including embassy dignitaries, influencers, athletes, and All England Club representatives to watch the ladies' singles final of Wimbledon 2024.