In the last seven editions of Wimbledon, there have been seven different champions in women’s singles. That includes six first-time winners in a row dating back to 2017. Most recent among them are Elena Rybakina and Marketa Vondrousova.
Both Rybakina and Vondrousova defeated Ons Jabeur in the final, so Jabeur will be among those looking to extend the streak of maiden champs at the All-England Club. Aryna Sabalenka, who has won the Australian Open twice in succession, is in the same boat. So, too, is Iga Swiatek–the world No. 1 has triumphed at the French Open four times but has never fared particularly well in London.
Here are my best bets for the women’s side at Wimbledon in 2024.
Aryna Sabalenka (+333)
It’s only a matter of time before Sabalenka triumphs in SW19. She is a two-time major champion and grass is a great surface for her game. The Belarusian wields one of the biggest serves on tour and generally punishes the tennis ball. Sabalenka is a load to deal with on any surface–but especially on faster ones. The world No. 3 has advanced to the semifinals in each of her last two Wimbledon appearances and could be poised to go two steps farther in 2024.
Ons Jabeur (+1400)
Jabeur is an underdog since she hasn’t been playing her best tennis this season, but her history at the AELTC cannot be overlooked. Two runner-up performances in a row is no joke–and no fluke. The Tunisian’s variety works extremely well on grass, befuddling all different kinds of opponents. Having also advanced to the quarterfinals in 2021, Jabeur is an awesome 16-3 in her last 19 matches at this tournament. Her draw is a decent one, too. She would not run into Swiatek until the semis and Sabalenka until the final.
Danielle Collins (+5000)
If Collins stays true to her word of retiring at the end of 2024, she has two Grand Slam appearances left in her career. The U.S. Open definitely gives the 30-year-old American her best chance, but she is playing so well this season that she cannot be discounted in any spot. Collins won the Miami title this spring, backed it up with a Charleston triumph, and reached the Rome semis. She has never done much at Wimbledon, but her style of play should be just fine on grass. Collins is well worth a shot if you want to take a longshot.
