Serena a Wimbledon long shot; Sinner favored
Key takeaways
- Aryna Sabalenka is the favorite to win the women's tournament at Wimbledon, showing +350, with 2022 champion Elena Rybakina next at +550 and 2025 champion Iga Swiatek at +750, according to Draft Kings Sportsbook odds.
- DraftKings sportsbook director Johnny Avello characterized Williams as "one of our higher liabilities."
- In general, the parity in the women's game is leading to a lot of action for the tournament and bettors are taking shots on players all over the odds board.
Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.
Serena Williams is making her return to Grand Slam singles tennis at the 2026 Wimbledon Championships, and sportsbooks are bracing for all of the attention from bettors she could bring, even as they keep her as a relative long shot.
Aryna Sabalenka is the favorite to win the women's tournament at Wimbledon, showing +350, with 2022 champion Elena Rybakina next at +550 and 2025 champion Iga Swiatek at +750, according to Draft Kings Sportsbook odds.
Williams, coming off nearly four years away from Grand Slam competition, checks in at 35-1, but her odds have fluctuated wildly since she announced her return: On Tuesday, she was 28-1 and by Thursday, she had lengthened out to 50-1 before shortening back down to her current level.