Jun 28, 2021 CE
Tournament Begins with COVID-19 Restrictions
The 2021 Wimbledon Championships began with 50% spectator capacity across the grounds as part of the UK government's Events Research Programme during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chronological Storyline (6 Milestones)
Jun 29, 2021 CE
Serena Williams Retires Injured
In the first round of the women's singles, Serena Williams retired from her match against Aliaksandra Sasnovich after slipping on the Centre Court grass and suffering a leg injury.
Jul 7, 2021 CE
Federer Swept by Hurkacz in Quarterfinals
Roger Federer was defeated in straight sets by Hubert Hurkacz in the quarterfinals. The third set ended 6-0, marking the first time Federer had lost a set 6-0 at Wimbledon since 2002.
Jul 10, 2021 CE
Ashleigh Barty Wins Women's Singles
Ashleigh Barty won the women's singles title, defeating Karolina Pliskova in three sets. This was Barty's second Grand Slam singles title and the first Wimbledon title for an Australian woman since Evonne Goolagong Cawley in 1980.
Jul 11, 2021 CE
Full Capacity Returns for Finals Weekend
For the finals weekend, Centre Court and No. 1 Court were allowed to operate at 100% capacity, marking a significant milestone in the return of live sports following the easing of COVID-19 restrictions in the UK.
Jul 11, 2021 CE
Novak Djokovic Wins Men's Singles
Novak Djokovic won the men's singles title, defeating Matteo Berrettini in four sets. This victory marked Djokovic's 20th Grand Slam men's singles title, tying him with Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal for the all-time record.