Wimbledon is just hours away, so let’s have a quick look at this year’s favorites and dark horses. At the end of my chat about leading contenders, there’s a poll where you can vote for your top pick. Also, please take a minute to tell me your thoughts in the comments section and expand my list of title favorites.
Ashleigh Barty
Can Ashleigh Barty make it two Grand Slams in a row, on the heels of Naomi Osaka’s surprising back-to-back triumphs in New York and Melbourne? The new world No.1 is on a roll — after clinching her maiden major title at Roland Garros, the 23-year-old Australian transferred her athleticism to the grass courts, lifting the champion’s trophy at the Nature Valley Classic in Birmingham.