Wimbledon 2026 Schedule: Saturday July 4 Matches and Round of 16 Pairings

Wimbledon 2026 Schedule: Swiatek, Zverev and Munar Set for Saturday, July 4

The Wimbledon 2026 schedule for Saturday, July 4, features a full slate of third-round matches across the All England Club, including Iga Swiatek on Centre Court and Alexander Zverev on Court 1. Key matchups include Spanish player Jaume Munar facing Jiri Lehecka and a high-profile clash between Grigor Dimitrov and Matteo Berrettini.

Who plays in the Wimbledon 2026 matches on Saturday, July 4?

The order of play for Saturday, July 4, is divided across the primary show courts and outer courts to complete the third-round bracket. According to the official schedule, the following matchups are confirmed:

Centre Court (Starting 14:30 BST)

  • Eala vs. Iga Swiatek
  • Anisimova vs. Keys
  • Dimitrov vs. Berrettini

Court 1 (Starting 14:00 BST)

  • Mertens vs. Rybakina
  • Giron vs. Alexander Zverev
  • Tiafoe vs. Bublik

Court 2 (Starting 12:00 BST)

  • Emma Navarro vs. Kostyuk
  • Khachanov vs. Cobolli
  • Fritz vs. Sonego

Court 3 (Starting 12:00 BST)

  • De Miñaur vs. Svajda
  • Paolino vs. Sakkari
  • Cirstea vs. Noskova

Other Courts

On Court 12, starting at 12:00 BST, Samsonova faces Bouzkova, followed by the match between Jiri Lehecka and Jaume Munar. Court 18 will host doubles action starting at 12:00 BST with Snigur-Krueger and Bergs-Fery.

Centre Court (Starting 14:30 BST)

Can Jaume Munar continue his grass-court resurgence?

Jaume Munar enters his match against Jiri Lehecka having already equaled his participation from the previous year by reaching the third round. Munar’s 2026 season had been hampered by injury recovery, but he has found form at the All England Club. In the first round, Munar defeated Queen’s champion Fran Cerundolo with a score of 6-1, 6-4, 6-3. He followed that with a victory over Britain’s Fearnley, winning 6-4, 7-6 [7/4], 6-4.

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What are the confirmed matchups for Sunday, July 5?

While Saturday completes the third round, the bracket for Sunday’s fourth-round (round of 16) matches is already partially set. The tournament has abandoned the traditional “strawberries and cream” Sunday break to maintain a continuous competition flow.

Men’s Draw:

  • Jannik Sinner vs. Mochizuki
  • Hubert Hurkacz vs. Jan-Lennard Struff
  • Felix Auger-Aliassime vs. Alejandro Davidovich
  • Safiullin vs. Novak Djokovic

Women’s Draw:

  • Aryna Sabalenka vs. Naomi Osaka
  • Karolina Muchova vs. Barbora Krejcikova
  • Jessica Pegula vs. Jovic
  • Belinda Bencic vs. Coco Gauff

Match Analysis: Key Stakes for Saturday

The Saturday schedule highlights a significant clash on Centre Court between Grigor Dimitrov and Matteo Berrettini, two players with distinct grass-court pedigrees. On Court 1, Alexander Zverev faces the challenge of overcoming Giron to secure a spot in the second week. For the women’s draw, Iga Swiatek remains a focal point as she looks to navigate the third round against Eala.

The Sunday slate promises a heavyweight encounter between two number ones Aryna Sabalenka and Naomi Osaka, alongside an all-Czech battle between Muchova and Krejcikova.

The next confirmed checkpoint is the commencement of play on Court 2 and Court 3 at 12:00 BST on Saturday, July 4. Fans can follow live score updates through the official Wimbledon app and broadcast partners.

Do you think Munar can pull off the upset against Lehecka? Share your predictions in the comments below.

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