Wimbledon, the only one of the four annual Grand Slam tournaments played on grass, begins Monday at the All England Club in London. The oldest tennis tournament in the world, Wimbledon carries with it all the expected pomp and circumstance, including a strict adherence to a traditional all-white dress code. The grass favors big servers and versatile, explosive players. This year, 128 players will compete for a trophy. Here are six to watch:
Wimbledon’s eight-time winner and defending champion, Roger Federer, has reason to keep an eye on 21-year-old Alexander Zverev of Germany.