Iga Swiatek, the No. 1 seed in the Wimbledon 2021 tournament, is set to face off against former Grand Slam champion Sofia Kenin in the opening match. Swiatek, a five-time Grand Slam champion from Poland, has never made it past the quarterfinals at Wimbledon. She is currently on a 19-match winning streak, but her path to the championship will not be easy.
In the draw released on Friday, Swiatek’s side includes potential matchups with tough opponents such as 2018 Wimbledon champion Angelique Kerber, 2017 French Open winner Jelena Ostapenko, and defending Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova. Of particular note is Swiatek’s winless record of 0-4 against Ostapenko, making a potential matchup between the two an exciting prospect for fans.
On the other hand, the No. 2 seed Coco Gauff, the reigning U.S. Open champion, will also be looking to make a strong showing at Wimbledon this year. Gauff has yet to advance past the fourth round at the All England Club, but with her talent and determination, she is poised to make a deep run in the tournament. Her half of the bracket features formidable opponents such as former World No. 1s Naomi Osaka and Victoria Azarenka, setting the stage for some intense matches.
Apart from Swiatek and Gauff, the top-10 seeds in the Wimbledon 2021 tournament include Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Marketa Vondrousova, Jasmine Paolini, Qinwen Zheng, Maria Sakkari, and Ons Jabeur. With such a strong lineup of players, tennis fans can expect to witness some thrilling matches and intense competition throughout the tournament.
As the Wimbledon 2021 tournament kicks off, all eyes will be on players like Swiatek, Gauff, and the other top seeds as they battle it out on the grass courts of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. With so much talent and skill on display, this year’s tournament is shaping up to be a memorable one for players and fans alike. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights as the action unfolds at Wimbledon.