Jannik Sinner begins his Wimbledon defence as the top seed in the men's singles draw, with French Open champion Alexander Zverev, Novak Djokovic and Felix Auger-Aliassime among the challengers. The Italian holds the trophy having won in 2023 and 2024, making him the player to beat at the All England Club.

Carlos Alcaraz's absence due to a wrist injury removes a key contender from the draw. The 2023 champion missed the French Open earlier this year and will not feature at Wimbledon, creating space for other contenders to advance through the brackets.

Britain's Jack Draper makes his long-awaited return after separating his shoulder and dealing with knee issues. The 22-year-old faces Taylor Fritz in the first round, marking a significant moment for British tennis fans eager to see him back on grass courts.

The draw sets up compelling early matchups, with Djokovic positioned in the bottom half against several qualifiers. Sinner's opening match against Miomir Kecmanovic provides a relatively comfortable start for the defending champion, though the two-time winner knows Wimbledon's demands never lighten.