Wimbledon 2026 gets underway with several intriguing first-round matchups featuring established stars and dangerous underdogs. Alexander Zverev begins his campaign against rising Belgian Alexander Blockx, while Joao Fonseca looks to continue his development on grass against veteran Roberto Bautista Agut. Elsewhere, former Wimbledon finalist Marin Cilic takes on Daniil Medvedev in one of the standout opening-round clashes, with both players eager to make a deep run after inconsistent results during the grass-court swing.
ATP Wimbledon 1/64-Finals
Bautista-Agut – Fonseca: 29.06.2026 15:30 CEST
H2H: first meeting
Roberto Bautista-Agut has lost four of his last five matches. The last match he played was in Halle, where he lost to Collignon in the qualifying tournament. Last season at Wimbledon, the Spaniard lost to Norrie in the opening round in four sets.
Joao Fonseca has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Halle, Fonseca lost in the opening round against Hanfmann in straight sets. Last season at Wimbledon, the Brazilian lost to Jarry in the third round in four sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Fonseca is the favourite in this matchup, and we agree. Bautista-Agut has no weapons to match his game on grass. We expect Fonseca to dominate on his forehand side and win comfortably.
That being said, Fonseca covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Joao Fonseca -5.5 games handicap @1.80 @bet365
Blockx – Zverev: Time TBA
H2H: 0-2
Alexander Blockx has won three of his last five matches. Last season at Wimbledon, the Belgian lost in the final qualifying round against Tarvet in four sets.
Alexander Zverev has won four of his last five matches. Last week in Halle, Zverev lost to Fritz in the semifinals in three sets. Last season at Wimbledon, Rinderknech upset Zverev in the opening round in five tight sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Zverev is the heavy favourite in this matchup, but we partially disagree. He never succeeded at Wimbledon. Blockx is in solid form, and if he serves well, we expect him to keep this match close.
That being said, Blockx covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Alexander Blockx +6.5 games handicap @1.62 @bet365
Cilic – Medvedev: 29.06.2026 15:30 CEST
H2H: 1-4
Marin Cilic has lost three of his last five matches. The last match he played in London was a loss to Humbert in the opening round in straight sets. He was the finalist here in 2017. Last season at Wimbledon, the Croat lost to Cobolli in the fourth round.
Daniil Medvedev has won three of his last five matches. Last week in Halle, Medvedev lost to Altmaier in the quarterfinals in three sets. Last season at Wimbledon, Medvedev lost to Bonzi in the opening round in four sets.
Best Bet to Make
According to the bookies, Medvedev is the favourite in this matchup, but we disagree. Cilic enjoys playing at Wimbledon and has a strong serve. We expect him to hold his service games easily and keep this match close.
That being said, Cilic covering the games handicap is a value bet.
Value bet/ the best odds: Marin Cilic +3.5 games handicap @1.83 @bet365
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