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The 138th Wimbledon Championships officially kicked off Monday, June 30 at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club in London, ushering in two weeks of high-stakes matches. This year’s draw features a formidable lineup, including returning champions Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejčíková, rising stars like Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff and American standouts Ben Shelton and Jessica Pegula — all vying for the prestigious Grand Slam title.
With ESPN holding exclusive broadcast rights through 2035, the entire tournament airs across ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3, with select matches available via ESPN+. That makes Sling TV one of the most effective and affordable ways to stream the tournament live. Sling’s Orange package includes ESPN channels and starts at $45.99 per month. Plus, the live TV streamer is currently offering the first month half off with a free month of AMC+.
This year’s men’s draw is headlined by defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who’s looking to cement his dominance on grass after a breakout win in 2023. He’ll face stiff competition from world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who enters the tournament in peak form, and Novak Djokovic, who returns after an injury-plagued spring but remains a perennial threat at Wimbledon, where he’s won seven titles. American hopefuls Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton are also drawing attention, especially after strong showings during the grass-court lead-up events.
On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka arrives as one of the clear favorites, riding momentum from her consistent Grand Slam performances over the past two seasons. Defending champion Barbora Krejčíková looks to back up last year’s surprise run, while Iga Świątek, despite her clay-court dominance, continues to chase her first Wimbledon title. American star Coco Gauff remains one of the most-watched players in the draw and is eyeing a deep run after reaching her first major final at the U.S. Open last year.
Early matches this week include a rematch between Daniil Medvedev and Lorenzo Musetti, as well as a high-stakes faceoff between Emma Raducanu and Madison Keys. Later rounds could see blockbuster showdowns like Alcaraz vs. Sinner or Gauff vs. Świątek, should the brackets hold.
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