Wimbledon 2021 Schedule: Full Day‑by‑Day Overview
The 2021 edition of The Championships marked the long‑awaited return of Wimbledon after a 715‑day hiatus caused by the COVID‑19 pandemic. Fans, players and broadcasters were eager to see how the iconic grass‑court tournament would unfold, and the organizers released a detailed schedule that balanced singles, doubles and mixed events while accommodating health protocols.
Key Dates at a Glance
- Opening Day – Monday, 28 June: First‑round men’s and women’s singles matches kick off on Centre Court and No. 1 Court.
- Mid‑Week – 29–30 June: Continuation of first‑round singles, plus the start of mixed doubles.
- Weekend – 1–2 July: Second‑round men’s singles and first‑round women’s doubles; night sessions feature marquee matchups.
- Third Round – 3–5 July: Men’s and women’s singles progress to the third round; mixed doubles reach quarterfinals.
- Quarterfinals – 6–7 July: Men’s singles quarterfinals on Centre Court; women’s singles quarters on No. 1 Court.
- Semifinals – 9–10 July: Men’s and women’s semifinals, with mixed doubles final on 10 July.
- Finals – 11 July: Women’s singles final followed by the men’s singles final, both on Centre Court.
Daily Breakdown of Sessions
Each day of Wimbledon 2021 featured two main sessions: a day session (approximately 11:00 am–5:00 pm) and a night session (approximately 7:00 pm–11:00 pm). The schedule was designed to maximise television coverage across Europe and the United States while giving players adequate recovery time.
- Monday, 28 June – Opening Day
- Centre Court: Men’s singles – Andy Murray vs. Frances Tiafoe (first round)
- No. 1 Court: Women’s singles – Ashleigh Barty vs. Marta Kostyuk (first round)
- Night session: Mixed doubles debut – Desirae Krawczyk & Joe Salisbury vs. Gabriela Dabrowski & John Peers
- Tuesday, 29 June
- Day session: Men’s singles – Novak Djokovic vs. Casper Ruud (first round)
- No. 1 Court: Women’s singles – Simona Halep vs. Marta Kostyuk (first round)
