As Serena Williams chases Margaret Court for the most titles in women’s history (24), there are several men and women who will also be in the hunt to make a name for themselves in the 2018 Wimbledon Championships at the All English Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London, England, which kicks off Monday.
Here’s your guide to all of the black tennis players to watch during the tournament.
Men’s Players
Frances Tiafoe
Age: 20
Country: United States
First Round Opponent: #30 Fernando Verdasco (Spain)
Match Date: July 3rd
2018 W-L Record: 18-11
Best Wimbledon Result: Lost in 2nd Round (2017)
Gael Monfils
Age: 31
Country: France
First Round Opponent: #23 Richard Gasquet
Match Date: July 2nd
2018 W-L Record: 16-11
Best Wimbledon Result: Lost in 3rd Round (2017, 2015, 2011, 2010, 2007, 2005)
Michael Mmoh
Age: 20
Country: United States
First Round Opponent: Gilles Muller (Luxembourg)
Match Date: July 2nd
2018 W-L Record: 4-2
Best Wimbledon Result: N/A; First Appearance at Wimbledon
Jay Clarke
Age: 19
Country: United Kingdom
First Round Opponent: Ernests Gulbis (Latvia)
Date: July 3rd
2018 W-L Record: 0-0
Best Wimbledon Result: NA; First Appearance at Wimbledon
Women’s Players
Serena Williams (#25)
Age: 36
Country: United States
First Round Opponent: Arantxa Rus (Netherlands)
Date: July 2
2018 W-L record: 5-2
Best Wimbledon Result: Champion (2014, 2013, 2012, 2008, 2002, 1999)
Venus Williams (#9)
Age: 38
Country: United States
First Round Opponent: Johanna Larsson (Sweden)
Date: July 2nd
2018 W-L Record: 10-7
Best Wimbledon Result: Champion (2000, 2001, 2005, 2007, 2008)
Sloane Stephens (#4)
Age: 25
Country: United States
First Round Opponent: Donna Vekic (Croatia)
Date: July 2nd
2018 W-L Record: 21-9
Best Wimbledon Result: Lost in Quarterfinal (2013)
Madison Keys (#10)
Age: 23
Country: United States
First Round Opponent: Ajla Tomljanovic (Australia)
Match Date: July 2nd
2018 W-L Record: 16-9
Best Wimbledon Result: Lost in Quarterfinal (2015)
Naomi Osaka (#18)
Age: 20
Country: Japan
First Round Opponent: Monica Niculescu (Romania)
Date: July 3rd
2018 W-L Record: 25-11
Best Wimbledon Result: Lost in 3rd Round (2017)
Taylor Townsend
Age: 22
Country: United States
First Round Opponent: Pauline Parmentier (France)
Match Date: July 3rd
2018 W-L Record: 26-11
Best Wimbledon Result: Lost in First Round (2017, 2016, 2014)
Sachia Vickery
Age: 23
Country: United States
First Round Opponent: Marketa Vondrousova (Russia)
Date: July 3rd
2018 W-L Record: 21-15
Best Wimbledon Result: Lost in First Round (2015)
Heather Watson
Age: 26
Country: United Kingdom
First Round Opponent: Kirsten Flipkens (Belgium)
Date: July 3rd
2018 W-L Record: 10-15
Best Wimbledon Result: Lost in the 3rd Round (2017, 2015, 2012)
