2026 Wimbledon Odds: Sinner leads, but Shelton is closing in.
The Wimbledon men’s championship picture looks a little more competitive than it did just a few days ago.
While Jannik Sinner remains the clear favorite, bookmakers have shortened his odds from -275 to -185, a sign that the market is giving the rest of the field a better chance heading into the year’s third Grand Slam.
Several contenders have seen significant movement as opening-round matches approach, with Ben Shelton gaining support, Jack Draper and Joao Fonseca drifting, and Frances Tiafoe emerging as one of the week’s biggest risers ahead of Friday’s main draw reveal.
This article is part of our general Wimbledon coverage.
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The biggest story is Sinner. Although he remains the overwhelming favorite, his odds have become more attractive for bettors after moving from -275 to -185. The adjustment suggests increased confidence in several challengers rather than diminished faith in the World No. 1.
Shelton is quietly becoming one of the market's favorite dark horses. His odds improved from +2000 to +1800, leapfrogging several established contenders and making him the fourth betting choice behind Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev.
On the other hand, British hope Jack Draper has cooled considerably. After opening at +1600, he's now available at +3000, doubling his price despite entering the tournament with home-crowd support.
Few players have fallen as sharply as Joao Fonseca. The rising star opened at +2800 but has drifted all the way to +6000, indicating bettors remain cautious about his chances of navigating seven best-of-five-set matches on grass.
Perhaps the biggest surprise belongs to Frances Tiafoe. The American has seen his odds slashed from +10000 to +5000, one of the strongest positive moves on the board. Whether that momentum continues will depend largely on his early-round form.
Meanwhile, Daniil Medvedev, Arthur Fils and Stefanos Tsitsipas have all become longer shots, while veterans like Matteo Berrettini and Alexander Bublik remain intriguing mid-tier options at +5000 thanks to their proven grass-court pedigree.
With Friday's draw release, expect these numbers to continue moving as bettors react to results, injuries, and potential paths through the bracket.
2026 Wimbledon Men’s Singles Odds by DraftKings
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Jannik Sinner | -185 |
| Novak Djokovic | +600 |
| Alexander Zverev | +1200 |
| Ben Shelton | +1800 |
| Taylor Fritz | +2000 |
| Jack Draper | +3000 |
| Jakub Mensik | +3500 |
| Alexander Bublik | +5000 |
| Matteo Berrettini | +5000 |
| Daniil Medvedev | +5000 |
| Frances Tiafoe | +5000 |
| Joao Fonseca | +6000 |
| Alex de Minaur | +6500 |
| Tommy Paul | +6500 |
| Rafael Jodar | +8000 |
| Hubert Hurkacz | +8000 |
| Felix Auger-Aliassime | +8000 |
| Jiri Lehecka | +10000 |
| Flavio Cobolli | +10000 |
| Francisco Cerundolo | +10000 |
| Ugo Humbert | +10000 |
| Grigor Dimitrov | +12000 |
| Arthur Fils | +13000 |
| Andrey Rublev | +13000 |
| Alex Michelsen | +15000 |
| Learner Tien | +15000 |
| Stefanos Tsitsipas | +15000 |
| Karen Khachanov | +15000 |
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