The anticipation for Wimbledon 2022 is growing daily, and the tournament has already knocked on the door. Since it is one of the four Grand Slam tennis competitions, the competitors have been quite eager for the trip to collect £40,350,000 in cash prizes.
The Competition, One of the most prestigious and established competitions is Wimbledon. Over the past ten years, several outstanding athletes have competed and won the championship with a glitzy trophy.
Champions never fail to astound tennis fans with their enthusiastic performances each year. So when the Covid-19 swept the globe in 2020, the competition was called off.
The rebound in 2021 was more substantial than before, though. Now that the eagerly anticipated 2022 championship has taken place let’s look back at the previous ten years’ victors.
Wimbledon Men’s Singles And The Champs
1. Roger Federer
Eight times, including in 2012 and 2017, former world no. 1 Roger Federer has won the Wimbledon Championship. A professional tennis player from Switzerland is now recovering from a knee injury.
Although Roger could not compete, he intends to return in the fall of 2022 for the Laver Cup in September. He recently underwent his third knee surgery, and to get ready for his comeback, and he went back to the gym.
2. Andy Murray
Andy Murray, the 2013 and 2016 Wimbledon champion, recently sustained an abdominal ailment and had to withdraw from the Queen’s Club Championship. Nevertheless, when he recovers from illness, his supporters still anticipate seeing him at The Championships in 2022.
He underwent multiple hip operations, but he still made a significant recovery. So it makes sense why people are thrilled about his return to Wimbledon after a long absence.
3. Novac Djokovic
No. 3 on ATP In the previous years, Novac Djokovic won five Wimbledon titles in 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, and 2021, along with a sixth in 2011. However, with the COVID-19 vaccine controversy on the player, 2022 doesn’t seem to be going his way.
He was previously restricted from progressing in the French Open due to the vaccine policy. However, the Wimbledon champion Novac acknowledged having the option to choose whether to get vaccinated.
Wimbledon Men’s Doubles Winners
- Jonathan Marray And Frederik Nielsen
Both 2012 Wimbledon Men’s Doubles champions Jonathan Marray and Frederik Nielsen have since ended their tennis careers.
Jonathan left his position in February 2017. However, a young tennis player who recently attended the Tennis Masterclass had the chance to question him about his training regimen.
As for the tennis player Frederik, he declared his retirement after decades of play. He finished his career at the Australian Open and is now relishing his retirement.
2. Bob And Mike Bryan
Bob and Mike Bryan, the 2013 Wimbledon Men’s Doubles Champions, will stop competing in August 2020. However, the twin brother’s dominance on the tennis court is well-known.
They still adore tennis despite no longer playing. The Bryan Brothers have a similar-named official website that details their tennis career.
3. Vasek Pospisil & Jack Sock
The 2014 Men’s Wimbledon double champions, Vasek Pospisil and Jack Sock, are equally well-known for their single matches. Vasek and Jack both took part in Wimbledon in 2022, hoping to win their respective competitions.
The players have started preparing for the tournament even though the contests are still to come.
4. Jean-Julien Rojer & Horia Tecau
The 2015 Men’s Wimbledon double winners were Jean-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau, who shone on the court with an outstanding performance at the moment.
Rojer took part in the Halle Open 2022 and advanced to the semifinals. Horia, his tennis partner from 2015, ended his lengthy career in 2022.
5. Pierre-Hugues Herbert & Nicolas Mahut
The 2016 Wimbledon Men’s Double Champions are Pierre-Hugues Herbert & Nicolas Mahut.
In the most recent ATP Challenger Ilkley, Herbert competed and advanced to the quarterfinals. Nicolas competed in Eastbourne International and made it to the final.
Considering their prior indications of growth, the players’ chances of making it to the finals may be good if both make it to Wimbledon again.
6. Lukasz Kubot & Marcelo Melo
Lukasz Kubot and Marcelo Melo won the 2017 Wimbledon doubles tournament. He participated in the Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles events at the 2022 French Open.
Melo, a tennis player from Brazil, took part in the Mallorca Open in 2022. Both players have been absent from Wimbledon for the past few years.
7. Mike Bryan & Jack Sock
Men’s Double champions for 2018 In contrast to Mike Bryan, who announced his retirement in 2020, Jack Sock is now competing in Wimbledon and has advanced to the qualifying round on Court 11 with A. Collarini.
8. Juan Sebastian Cabal & Robert Farah
In the 16 of the Eastbourne International round, Robert Farah, a 2019 Wimbledon double champion, and Juan Sebastian Cabal are competing. They are renowned for their strong bonds and teamwork, which only seem to become better with time.
9. Nikola Mektic & Mate Pavic
Nikola Mektic and Mate Pavic, the tennis doubles champions in 2021, continue to have a remarkable level of understanding in their collaboration. They are currently competing in The Eastbourne International and are anticipating their next game as of round 16.
Wimbledon Women’s Singles And The Champs
- Serena Williams
Serena Williams, the 2012, 2015, and 2016 Wimbledon Women’s Singles champions, is competing at Eastbourne International.
She would return to the Wimbledon Champions in 2022 to win the cash.
2. Marion Bartoli
Maron Bartoli, the 2013 Women’s Singles Champion, retired on August 14. Currently, she does commentary during tennis matches on Amazon Prime Video Sport.
3. Petra Kvitova
Women’s singles Wimbledon champion Petra Kvitova is currently competing in Eastbourne International. She is also listed as participating in the future championship competition in 2022.
4. Garbine Muguruza
Garbine Muguruza is the 2017 champ of the women’s single, who is currently competing in Eastbourne International. She is on the round of 32 and looks forward to the advancement.
5. Angelique Kerber
Angelique Kerber, the 2018 Wimbledon Women’s Singles champion, is currently in the round of 32 in the Bad Hombourg Open competition.
6. Simona Halep
Simona Halep, the 2019 champion, is now competing at the Bad Homburg Open. She is prepared to approach the 2022 Wimbledon championship to win the trophy.
7. Ashleigh Barty
Ashleigh Barty, the 2021 Women’s Singles Champion, retired in March 2022. She issued an impassioned speech before leaving the tennis due to a back ailment “I no longer possess the physical zeal, the emotional desire, or anything else necessary to challenge myself at the very top of the league. I’m worn out.”
Wimbledon Women’s Doubles Winners
1. Serena And Venus Williams
The tennis sisters Serena and Venus Williams are best known for winning the women’s doubles at the Wimbledon tournaments in 2012 and 2016.
Venus has stated that she will not be making her comeback at the 2022 Wimbledon but will instead be supporting Serena by watching her play.
2. Hsieh Su-wei & Peng Shuai
Hsieh Su-Wei, the women’s double champion in 2013, is reportedly expecting in 2022. However, she did not attend the Australia Open and may not participate in Wimbledon in 2022 either.
Regarding Peng, she noted the events and social media messages that followed her retirement in February 2022.
3. Sara Errani & Roberta Vinci
Roberta Vinci, the women’s doubles champion at Wimbledon in 2014, retired on May 14 and will not compete in the open competition.
Sara just competed at the WTA 125k Gaiba. She does, however, appear ready for the upcoming women’s competition.
4. Martina Hingis & Sania Mirza
Martina Hingis, a 2015 double champion, announced her retirement on October 29, 2017. Sania Mirza, her partner, is presently competing in Eastbourne International.
Additionally, Mirza has declared her retirement, indicating that 2022 will be her final campaign.
5. Ekaterina Makarova & Elena Vesnina
The women’s double champion from 2017—Ekaterina Makarova—retired on January 28, 2020. However, Elena Vesnina, who is her partner, is eagerly anticipating the 2022 competition.
Vesnina has said she will not be using social media right now.
6. Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova
Tennis players Barbora Krejcikova and Katerina Siniakova, who won the women’s doubles title at Wimbledon in 2018, are currently competing in several tennis competitions.
While Katerina is competing in the Bad Homburg Open, Barbora is competing in Eastbourne International.
7. Barbora Strycova & Hsieh Su-Wei
2019 Wimbledon Women’s Double champion Barbora Strycova with partner Hsieh Su-Wei. She stopped competing in tennis tournaments on May 4, 2021 and has since retired.
8. Elise Mertens & Hsieh Su-Wei
2021 Elise Mertens won the Wimbledon Women’s Doubles Championship alongside Hsieh Su-Wei. She will compete in Eastbourne International in 2022.
She anticipates her next voyage as the 2022 championships approach.
