Jun 28-Jul 11
London
             
Wimbledon 2021:
Women’s preview
   
Since Wimbledon 2018, eight different women have celebrated Grand Slam success. After the withdrawal of four-time major champion Naomi Osaka, this year’s grass court showpiece promises to be highly competitive
                                 
PLAYERS TO WATCH

Ashleigh Barty
Frustrated by injury during clay court season, World No.1 aims to improve on
4th round here

Simona Halep
Beat Serena Williams in bravura display in 2019, but injury could hamper

Barbora Krejcikova
Roland Garros champion makes debut in singles at SW19. Won doubles title here in 2018

Coco Gauff
Reached first Grand Slam quarter-final in Paris, two years after Wimbledon breakthrough

PLAYER RECORD Barty Halep Krejcikova Gauff
2021 win-loss 28-6 11-5 26-9 27-10
2021 titles 3 0 2 1
Career titles (total) 11 22 2 2
Grand Slams 1 2 1 0

ANOTHER CHANCE: Three months from her 40th birthday, Serena Williams makes fresh bid for record-equalling 24th Grand Slam singles crown, but has lost four major finals since winning last major title at 2017 Australian Open

All-time Grand Slam titles

Margaret Court 24
Serena Williams 23
Steffi Graf 22 
Helen Wills Moody 19
Chris Evert 18
Martina Navratilova 18
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