Wimbledon 2022 begins June 27th at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club, marking the 135th edition of tennis's oldest tournament. Here's what you need to know about the men's singles competition.

Top Contenders and Odds:

• Novak Djokovic (-125) - Winner of last 3 Wimbledons and 5 of last 7
• Matteo Berrettini (+550) - Recent grass court success with wins at Cinch Championship and Mercedes Cup
• Rafael Nadal (+650) - Seeking calendar year Grand Slam after winning Australian & French Opens
• Carlos Alcaraz (+800)
• Felix Auger-Aliassime (+1100)
• Hubert Hurkacz (+1400)
• Nick Kyrgios (+1800)

Key Storylines:

The Djokovic-Nadal Rivalry continues as the main focus. Nadal (22 Grand Slams) leads Djokovic (20) in the all-time race after winning both 2022 majors. Djokovic is favored on grass despite not playing since French Open.

Notable Absences:

• Roger Federer (injury recovery)
• Daniil Medvedev (Russian ban)
• Alex Zverev (injury)

Rising Stars to Watch:

• Berrettini - Currently in top form on grass
• Alcaraz - 19-year-old phenom with 32-4 record in 2022
• Auger-Aliassime - Recently pushed Nadal to 5 sets at French Open
• Hurkacz - Strong grass court results including win over Medvedev

Value Picks:

• Stefanos Tsitsipas (+1800)
• Marin Cilic (+2000)
• Andy Murray (+2500)

American Contenders:

• Jenson Brooksby (+5000)
• Taylor Fritz (+5000)
• Reilly Opelka (+6600)

The draw sets up for a potential Nadal-Djokovic final that could further shape their historic rivalry.

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