Wimbledon Schedule 2013: Dates, Times, Live Stream Info and More
With the official arrival of summer, it's time to gear up for the fortnight.
The most prestigious tennis tournament of the year, the Wimbledon Championships offers a unique tradition as the planet's best players go head-to-head wearing all white on the grass courts at the All England Club.
Thirty-one-year-olds Roger Federer and Serena Williams both enter the season's third Grand Slam event as defending champions. Federer is looking for his record eighth Wimbledon crown while Williams can tie Federer with 17 career Grand Slam singles titles by earning her sixth championship at SW19 this July.
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But there are tons of talented players who will have a say in whether the two legends accomplish their goal in London.
Here we'll get you set with everything you need to know to make sure you don't miss a single point this summer.
Where: All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London
When: Monday, June 24 through Sunday, July 7
Watch: ESPN, ESPN2
Live Stream: ESPN3
2013 Wimbledon TV Schedule
| Monday, June 24 | ||
| First Round | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. | ESPN |
| Tuesday, June 25 | ||
| First Round | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. | ESPN |
| Wednesday, June 26 | ||
| Second Round | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Thursday, June 27 | ||
| Second Round | 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Friday, June 28 | ||
| Third Round | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. | ESPN |
| Saturday, June 29 | ||
| Breakfast at Wimbledon | 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. | ESPN |
| Third Round | 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. | ESPN |
| Sunday, June 30 | ||
| Week 1 Highlights | 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | ABC |
| Monday, July 1 | ||
| Round of 16 (Centre Court) | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | ESPN |
| Round of 16 (outer courts) | 7 a.m. - 5 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Tuesday, July 2 | ||
| Women's Quarterfinals (Centre Court) | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | ESPN |
| Women's Quarterfinals (Court 1) | 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Wednesday, July 3 | ||
| Men's Quarterfinals (Centre Court) | 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. | ESPN |
| Men's Quarterfinals (Court 1) | 7 a.m. - 4 p.m. | ESPN2 |
| Thursday, July 4 | ||
| Breakfast at Wimbledon | 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. | ESPN |
| Women's Semifinals | 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. | ESPN |
| Friday, July 5 | ||
| Breakfast at Wimbledon | 7 a.m. - 8 a.m. | ESPN |
| Men's Semifinals | 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. | ESPN |
| Saturday, July 6 | ||
| Breakfast at Wimbledon | 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. | ESPN |
| Women's Final | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | ESPN |
| Women's Final Replay | 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | ABC |
| Sunday, July 7 | ||
| Breakfast at Wimbledon | 8 a.m. - 9 a.m. | ESPN |
| Men's Final | 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. | ESPN |
| Men's Final Replay | 3 p.m. - 6 p.m. | ABC |
TV schedule information courtesy of SportsMediaWatch.com.
What to Watch For in Men's Draw
Thanks to the wacky way the ATP ranking system works, French Open champion Rafael Nadal will be seeded fifth in the men's draw this year, setting up a potential blockbuster quarterfinal clash against seven-time winner Roger Federer, according to the tournament's official Twitter account:
With Nadal, Federer and Andy Murray all on the bottom half of the draw, world No. 1 Novak Djokovic should have a relatively easy path to the final.
He won this tournament in 2011 but was ousted by Federer in the semifinals last year.
But if you're looking for a threat outside of the Big Four, look no further than Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. The talented Frenchman has reached the Wimbledon semifinals in each of the past two years, beating Federer in the quarters here in 2011.
2010 finalist Tomas Berdych is another outside contender. When he's firing on all cylinders, the Czech star can be awfully tough to beat on grass.
Click here to view the Gentlemen's Singles Draw via Wimbledon.com.
What to Watch for in Women's Draw
The women's draw is seemingly Serena Williams' to lose. The American star is playing some incredible tennis coming in. She's won 31 straight matches and has dominated at this event in the past.
A five-time Wimbledon winner, Serena has won three of the past four championships here and has dropped just one set in five finals appearances.
With fellow top-seeded women Victoria Azarenka and Maria Sharapova on the other side of the draw, Williams should cruise to the final barring a stunning upset. That said, Azarenka vs. Sharapova has the potential to be the best match of the tournament this year.
The two have developed a competitive rivalry over the years, with the younger Azarenka holding a 7-6 advantage in head-to-head competition.
Sharapova has taken the last two, but Azarenka leads 2-1 in Grand Slams. The two players have never met on grass, though, which should make for an intriguing semifinal showdown if both can advance through the first five rounds.
2011 Wimbledon winner Petra Kvitova is a dark-horse contender worth keeping an eye on. The 23-year-old Czech lost in the quarterfinals here a year ago but has been among the last eight standing in each of the past three years.
Click here to view the Ladies' Singles Draw via Wimbledon.com.
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