Wimbledon 2026 quarterfinals begin today after an action-packed Round of 16 narrowed the singles draw to the final eight. With semi-final spots now at stake, another exciting day awaits at the All England Club.
The Round of 16 produced some of the tournament’s biggest moments and records. Novak Djokovic claimed his historic 106th Wimbledon men’s singles victory, while Arthur Fery became the first British wildcard to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
Here’s the order of play for today’s Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles quarterfinals, along with a quick recap of yesterday’s matches.
Wimbledon 2026 Quarterfinals Schedule Today
The Wimbledon 2026 Quarterfinals begin today with four exciting singles contests as the battle for a place in the semi-finals gets underway.
Here’s the complete order of play for today’s Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles quarterfinals.
| Court | Event | Matchups | Time (IST) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centre Court | Ladies’ Singles Quarterfinal | Jessica Pegula (4) vs Coco Gauff (7) | 6:00 PM |
| Centre Court* | Gentlemen’s Singles Quarterfinal | Felix Auger-Aliassime (3) vs Novak Djokovic (7) | To Follow |
| No. 1 Court | Gentlemen’s Singles Quarterfinal | Jannik Sinner (1) vs Jan-Lennard Struff | 5:30 PM |
| No. 1 Court | Ladies’ Singles Quarterfinal | Naomi Osaka (14) vs Karolína Muchová (10) | To Follow |
Note: Centre Court play will begin with the completion of the suspended fourth-round match between Alexander Zverev and Jiří Lehečka before the scheduled Gentlemen’s Singles quarterfinal.
Wimbledon 2026 Round of 16 Delivers Historic Moments
The Wimbledon 2026 Round of 16 wrapped up with memorable performances as several players reached major milestones and booked their places in the last eight.
Read on to know all the major records that happened in the round of 16:
Novak Djokovic Defeats Roman Safiullin to Set Historic Wimbledon Record
Novak Djokovic defeated Roman Safiullin 7-6(6), 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 to secure his place in the Wimbledon 2026 quarterfinals.
The Serbian recovered after dropping the third set and finished strongly to close out the match on Centre Court.
The victory also marked Djokovic’s record 106th Wimbledon Gentlemen’s Singles win, moving him past Roger Federer’s previous record of 105 victories.
The seven-time champion now continues his hunt of another Wimbledon title.
Arthur Fery Stuns Grigor Dimitrov to Create British Wimbledon History
Arthur Fery produced the biggest win of his career by defeating Grigor Dimitrov 7-5, 3-6, 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(10-7) in a thrilling contest that lasted three hours and 55 minutes.
The British wildcard battled back from two sets to one down before holding his nerve in the deciding match tiebreak.
The victory made Fery the first British men’s singles wildcard to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals in the Professional Era. His remarkable run now continues into the last eight.
Flavio Cobolli Defeats Alex de Minaur to Reach Second Straight Wimbledon Quarterfinal
Flavio Cobolli defeated Alex de Minaur 7-5, 7-6(7-4), 6-3 to book his place in the Wimbledon quarterfinals.
The Italian played aggressive tennis throughout the straight-set victory and controlled the biggest points in each set.
The win sent Cobolli into his second straight Wimbledon quarterfinal, continuing the 24-year-old’s impressive rise on the ATP Tour. He now remains one of the tournament’s standout performers.
Taylor Fritz Beats Alexander Bublik to Continue Title Charge
Taylor Fritz secured his quarterfinal place with a 7-6(1), 6-4, 6-4 victory over Alexander Bublik. The American edged a tight opening-set tiebreak before taking control to complete the win in straight sets.
The victory kept Fritz’s impressive Wimbledon campaign on track and earned him another Grand Slam quarterfinal appearance. He now moves one step closer to a place in the last four.
Note:
Alexander Zverev will resume his fourth-round match against Jiří Lehečka after play was suspended because of the 11:00 PM local curfew at the All England Club on Monday night.
Zverev leads the battle until now by 6-4, 7-5, 3-3 and needs one more set to secure his place in the quarterfinals.
Wimbledon 2026 Ladies’ Singles Round of 16 Strong Performances
The Ladies’ Singles draw also produced impressive performances as top contenders and rising stars secured their places in the quarterfinals.
Jasmine Paolini Defeats Alexandra Eala to Reach the Quarterfinals
Jasmine Paolini booked her place in the Wimbledon quarterfinals after defeating Alexandra Eala 6-4, 4-6, 6-3 in a competitive three-set battle.
The Italian responded strongly after dropping the second set and regained control in the decider.
The victory kept Paolini’s impressive Wimbledon campaign alive and earned her another place in the last eight. She will now look to carry that momentum into the quarterfinals.
Linda Nosková Defeats Madison Keys in Straight Sets
Linda Nosková advanced to the quarterfinals with a 6-4, 7-6(2) victory over Madison Keys.
The ninth seed controlled the opening set before holding her nerve in the second-set tiebreak to finish the match in straight sets.
The win extended Nosková’s strong run at Wimbledon and secured her place in the last eight. She will now face Marta Kostyuk for a spot in the semi-finals.
Marta Kostyuk Defeats Ashlyn Krueger
Marta Kostyuk booked her quarterfinal place after defeating Ashlyn Krueger 6-4, 6-4 in just one hour and 23 minutes.
The Ukrainian stayed in control throughout the match and delivered another composed performance.
The victory sent Kostyuk into the Wimbledon quarterfinals, where she will meet Linda Nosková. Both players now stand one win away from reaching the last four.
Elise Mertens Ends Marie Bouzková’s Campaign
Elise Mertens secured a place in the quarterfinals with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over Marie Bouzková. The Belgian remained consistent from start to finish and capitalized on the key moments in both sets.
The win completed the Ladies’ Singles quarterfinal lineup and continued Mertens’ impressive run at Wimbledon 2026. She now prepares for another tough challenge in the last eight.
Conclusion
The Wimbledon 2026 quarterfinals now take centre stage after an unforgettable Round of 16. With semi-final places at stake, every match brings fresh opportunities, tough challenges, and plenty of excitement.
Meanwhile, several stars continue their title pursuit, while surprise contenders look to extend their impressive runs. Another memorable day awaits on the grass at the All England Club.
Keep an eye on the action as the race for the Wimbledon 2026 semi-finals gathers pace.
