Wimbledon 2022, the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament, begins next Monday at the All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club. The grass court season has already seen several key tournaments, with players making their final preparations.

Current Tournament Favorites:

• Iga Swiatek (+150): Clear favorite with six titles this season and a 35-match winning streak
• Coco Gauff (+1000): Leading American contender
• Ons Jabeur (+1200): Recent grass court success
• Simona Halep (+1400): Former champion
• Serena Williams (+1800): Returns after year-long absence

Notable Grass Court Performances:

• Beatriz Haddad Maia: Won both Viking Classic Birmingham and Viking Open Nottingham
• Ons Jabeur: Secured grass court title heading into Wimbledon

Key Contenders:

• Karolina Pliskova (+2200)
• Belinda Bencic (+2000)
• Petra Kvitova (+2200)
• Garbine Muguruza (+2200)
• Bianca Andreescu (+2200)
• Angelique Kerber (+2500)

Important Note: Russian and Belarusian players are banned from this year's tournament, including recent Libema Open winner Ekaterina Alexandrova.

Tournament Analysis:

• Swiatek enters well-rested but lacks recent grass court play
• Haddad Maia emerges as strong dark horse after recent success
• Williams' odds seem optimistic given extended absence
• Multiple former champions provide intriguing value at longer odds

The tournament combines established stars with emerging talent, making it one of the most anticipated Grand Slams of the year.

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