British players at Wimbledon 2026: Full list after Draper and Raducanu withdrawals
Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu have both withdrawn from Wimbledon 2026 through injury. Here’s which British players remain in the singles draws and who now carries the nation’s hopes at SW19.
Britain’s hopes of ending their long wait for another singles champion on home soil have suffered a huge blow after both Jack Draper and Emma Raducanu withdrew from Wimbledon 2026 through injury.
Draper was forced to pull out before his scheduled first-round match against Taylor Fritz, while Raducanu withdrew after a lower leg problem developed into a stress fracture despite attempting everything possible to compete.
Cameron Norrie now leads the British men’s challenge, while Katie Boulter becomes Britain’s highest-profile player in the women’s singles draw. Here is the full list of British players still competing at Wimbledon 2026 and who could now make the deepest run.
Which British players are left at Wimbledon 2026?
| Player | Seeded? | Best Wimbledon result |
|---|---|---|
| Men | ||
| Cameron Norrie | Yes (26) | Semi-final (2022) |
| Jan Choinski | No | Second round (2023) |
| Arthur Fery | No | Second round (2025) |
| Jacob Fearnley | No | Second round (2024) |
| Jack Pinnington Jones | No | Second round (2025) |
| Toby Samuel | No | Wimbledon debut |
| Billy Harris | No | Second round (2025) |
| Oliver Tarvet | No | Second round (2025) |
| Max Basing | No | Wimbledon debut |
| Women | ||
| Katie Boulter | No | Third round (2022, 2023) |
| Francesca Jones | No | First round (2021, 2024, 2025) |
| Harriet Dart | No | Third round (2019, 2024) |
| Alicia Dudeney | No | Wimbledon debut |
| Katie Swan | No | Second round (2018) |
| Mimi Xu | No | First round (2025) |
| Mika Stojsavljević | No | First round (2025) |
| Hannah Klugman | No | First round (2025) |
Withdrawn before Wimbledon 2026
- Jack Draper (injury)
- Emma Raducanu (stress fracture)
Who are Britain’s biggest hopes after the withdrawals?
With Draper and Raducanu both sidelined, Britain’s hopes now rest primarily with Cameron Norrie and Katie Boulter.
Norrie is the only seeded British man remaining in the singles draw and has already shown he can thrive at SW19, reaching the semi-finals in 2022. His opening-round match against American qualifier Michael Zheng offers a favourable opportunity to build momentum.
Boulter becomes Britain’s leading women’s contender following Raducanu’s withdrawal. The British No. 2 reached the Queen’s Club semi-finals during the grass-court swing and possesses the aggressive game needed to trouble higher-ranked opponents on grass.
From a betting perspective, Norrie and Boulter are now Britain’s shortest-priced outright contenders, although both remain outsiders compared with Wimbledon 2026 favourites Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic.
An injury to Carlos Alcaraz, a two-time Wimbledon winner, means the men’s section is more open than in previous years.
Why is Jack Draper missing Wimbledon 2026?
Jack Draper withdrew from Wimbledon 2026 before his scheduled first-round match against Taylor Fritz because of injury. The news comes as a major blow for Draper, who was considered among the Wimbledon 2026 dark horses.
The 24-year-old had enjoyed an encouraging return to action by reaching the semi-finals at Eastbourne while working with new coach Andy Murray, raising hopes that he could make a deep run at SW19. However, the former world No. 4 was forced to withdraw before the Championships began.
“There have been a lot of painful moments in the last 12 months but this one is definitely the absolute worst as there is no greater honour for a British player than playing at Wimbledon,” Draper said following his withdrawal.
Draper’s absence is a significant blow for British tennis after an injury-hit year in which he had shown encouraging signs of returning to form.
Why is Emma Raducanu missing Wimbledon 2026?
Emma Raducanu has also withdrawn from Wimbledon 2026 because of injury.
The British No. 1 had been managing a lower leg problem throughout the grass-court season and was determined to compete at her home Grand Slam. However, medical advice changed after the injury developed into a stress fracture.
Raducanu said she had tried “everything possible” to be ready for Wimbledon, but ultimately accepted she could not continue playing without risking a more serious setback.
Her withdrawal leaves Katie Boulter as Britain’s highest-profile player in the women’s singles draw.
Which British players could go furthest?
Norrie now looks Britain’s strongest candidate to reach the second week. His experience, previous semi-final appearance and favourable opening draw make him the country’s most realistic hope of progressing deep into the tournament.
Boulter also has an opportunity to make a statement. Her recent grass-court form has been encouraging and she possesses the serve and first-strike tennis needed to succeed on the surface.
Beyond the leading names, Jacob Fearnley is one of the younger British players capable of springing a surprise, while Jan Choinski and Billy Harris will hope to take advantage of home support to produce career-best Wimbledon runs.
Have any British players won Wimbledon?
Yes. Britain has produced several Wimbledon singles champions, although home winners have been rare in the modern era.
Andy Murray ended Britain’s 77-year wait for a men’s singles champion when he defeated Novak Djokovic in the 2013 final before winning a second title in 2016. Before Murray, Fred Perry was the last British man to lift the Wimbledon trophy, doing so in 1936.
In the women’s singles, Virginia Wade remains Britain’s most recent champion after winning Wimbledon in 1977. Ann Jones also lifted the title in 1969.
