Tennis Stars Announced for New York
'The Wimbledon Court in Central Park, New York'
- Wimbledon announces tennis stars Andre Agassi, Caroline Wozniacki, James Blake and Genie Bouchard will be going head-to-head in The Wimbledon Court Invitational on Friday 26 June 2026 to officially launch The Wimbledon Court in Central Park, New York.
- Last chance to enter the Public Ballot which opened on Tuesday 2 June and closes today at 11:59pm (EDT), Wednesday 10 June 2026.
- The Public Ballot provides lucky winners the chance to watch The Wimbledon Court Invitational and a chance to play on the grass court, presented by Barclays, free of charge.
As the final countdown to The Championships, Wimbledon begins, The All England Lawn Tennis Club has today unveiled its iconic line-up of tennis talent to battle it out at The Wimbledon Court in Central Park, New York.
It was revealed last week that Wimbledon would be returning to Manhattan this month, as the famous Wollman Rink will be transformed into a pop-up grass court, installed and maintained by Wimbledon’s expert groundstaff.
Headlining the event is The Wimbledon Court Invitational. To be staged on the afternoon of Friday 26 June, the event will see the following tennis stars play in a friendly invitational match:
- Eight-time Grand Slam champion and Olympic gold medallist Andre Agassi
- Former World No.1 and Grand Slam champion Caroline Wozniacki
- Former World No.4 and New York’s very own tennis trailblazer James Blake
- and Wimbledon singles runner-up from 2014 Genie Bouchard
Between them, the players have made over 40 Wimbledon appearances, achieved over 100 singles titles (including nine Grand Slam titles) and have over 60 years’ worth of combined professional tennis experience.
“Wimbledon has such a special place in my heart and my career as the stage where I broke through to win my first Grand Slam singles title. It was an incredible feeling and a moment that will always stay with me. That’s why I’m really excited about the chance to play on a Wimbledon grass court in the centre of New York city. I can’t wait to play in Central Park alongside Caroline, James and Genie and in front of the New York fans.”
Fans can secure free tickets to attend The Wimbledon Court Invitational via a public ballot* which can be entered here.
On Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June a number of lucky fans will have the rare chance to test their grass tennis skills with free slots to play on the pop-up court - presented by Barclays, Official Banking Partner of The Championships - on offer via a public ballot* which can be entered here.
Don’t miss out – the deadline to enter the public ballot is 11:59pm (EDT) on Wednesday 10 June 2026.
More information is available here.
Key Details:
Event: The Wimbledon Court in Central Park, New York
Dates: Friday 26 June – Monday 29 June 2026
Location: Central Park, New York (Wollman Rink)
The Wimbledon Court Invitational: Tickets available via ballot – Enter here.
Opportunity to play, presented by Barclays: Tickets available via ballot – Enter here.
Official Partner activities: Across all four daysScreening: Monday 29 June (All day)