What to expect this finals weekend at Wimbledon

NPR | By Jason Fuller,

Justine Kenin, Mary Louise Kelly

Published July 10, 2026 at 3:35 PM CDT

The Wimbledon finals are set. Here's what to expect, plus a look back at this year's Grand Slam.

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