The 2026 Wimbledon Championships are less than two months away, but several high-profile players are already facing uncertainty over their participation at the All England Lawn Tennis Club.
Injuries and prolonged absences have disrupted the seasons of multiple ATP and WTA stars, with some already missing key clay-court events, including Roland Garros.
With the grass-court swing offering only a short preparation period, concerns are growing over whether some of the sport’s biggest names will be fit in time for the 139th edition of Wimbledon.
Carlos Alcaraz
Alcaraz is the biggest name currently facing uncertainty ahead of Wimbledon. The seven-time Grand Slam champion has pulled out of Roland Garros because of a wrist injury that had already forced him to retire during the Barcelona Open before subsequently skipping Madrid and Rome.
Despite the setback, the Spaniard and his team are reportedly targeting a return during the grass-court season, meaning Wimbledon remains a realistic objective if his recovery progresses well.
Jack Draper
After returning to the ATP Tour in February following a six-month absence caused by a severe bone bruise, Draper has suffered another setback during the Barcelona Open after injuring his knee.
The British left-hander has confirmed he would miss the remainder of the clay-court season, including Roland Garros, leaving his participation at his home Grand Slam in doubt.
Amanda Anisimova
Anisimova has been dealing with a wrist injury since her defeat to Belinda Bencic at the Miami Open in March. The world number six initially appeared ready to return at the Italian Open in Rome but was forced to withdraw shortly before her opening match.
With limited match action over the last two months, questions remain over whether the American will be fully prepared for the demands of the grass-court season and Wimbledon.
Markéta Vondroušová
Vondroušová’s injury-hit 2026 campaign has made her one of the biggest question marks ahead of Wimbledon. The 2023 champion has struggled with persistent physical problems and has withdrawn from several WTA tournaments throughout the season.
One of her most recent competitive appearances came in doubles during the Billie Jean King Cup qualifiers in April, and there is still no confirmed timeline for a full singles return.
Emma Raducanu
The former US Open champion has recently pulled out of Madrid and Rome because of a post-viral illness that sidelined her for nearly two months.
Despite the interruption, Raducanu has remained optimistic about returning during the clay season and is targeting a comeback at Strasbourg ahead of Roland Garros. If she can regain fitness in time, Wimbledon is still expected to remain one of her main goals for the season.
