Wimbledon 2024 Expert Picks: Who will be champion, and who will surprise?

After the ladies' and gentlemens' Wimbledon singles draws were made, we polled our writers and editors on four questions:

Who will be the women's champion?

• Peter Bodo: The stars are aligned for Iga Swiatek to complete a Channel Slam despite the Grand Slam champions in her path.
• Liya Davidov: Although her ranking dropped to No. 3, Aryna Sabalenka is a strong favorite to win it all.
• Joel Drucker: Though not yet as comfortable on grass as on clay, this will be the year Iga Swiatek shows she’s got the goods at Wimbledon.
• Matt Fitzgerald: Third time’s the charm for Ons Jabeur has a nice ring to it.
• Jon Levey: Aryna Sabalenka will serve—and shriek—her way to her first Wimbledon title.
• Stephanie Livaudais: Sore shoulder or not, two-time Wimbledon semifinalist Aryna Sabalenka has the type of big-hitting game and first-strike mentality that is greatly rewarded on grass.
• Ed McGrogan: On the court and off, Naomi Osakais looking like a Grand Slam champion once again.
• Stephen Tignor: Elena Rybakina has won here before, and is having too good a season to go Slamless.

Who will be the men's champion?

• Peter Bodo: If Hubert Hurkacz can spark the fire in his belly, he will ride that big serve to his first major title.
• Liya Davidov: Jannik Sinner has an excellent track record at this year's Slams, with Wimbledon champion his next achievement.
• Joel Drucker: Because he has that X-factor on big points—so vital on grass—Carlos Alcaraz will win Wimbledon for the second straight year.
• Matt Fitzgerald: If he can build up during the first week, I like Carlos Alcaraz’s chances to pull off the Roland Garros-Wimbledon double.
• Jon Levey: After surviving another five-set classic against his rival in the Roland Garros semifinals, Carlos Alcaraz repeats as Wimbledon champion.
• Stephanie Livaudais: No matter the surface or event, if world No. 1 Jannik Sinner is in the draw, he’s a no-brainer pick—even more so after his showing in Halle.
• Ed McGrogan: Alexander Zverevshould benefit greatly from his draw, but it's not like his game can't slay on grass, either.
• Stephen Tignor: Jannik Sinner is No. 1, just won his first title on grass, and should have an edge over Carlitos on this surface.

What will be the biggest surprise in the women's draw?

• Peter Bodo: Something just seems a little "off" about No. 3 seed Aryna Sabalenka, leaving her prime for an upset.
• Liya Davidov: Dayana Yastremska has established herself in the Top 30 and is a lower seed to watch.
• Joel Drucker: Experience and playing style give Daria Kasatkina the chance to reach the Wimbledon semis for the first time.
• Matt Fitzgerald: Donna Vekic is an unseeded floater more than capable of breaking open the draw in front of her.
• Jon Levey: Only four of the top eight seeds will make it to the second week of the fortnight.
• Stephanie Livaudais: Nottingham champion, Eastbourne quarterfinalist and occupying the last seed in the draw: Can Katie Boulter bring it home for the Brits?
• Ed McGrogan: Another wild card will reach the quarterfinals: Emma Raducanu.
• Stephen Tignor: Top seed Iga Swiatek probably doesn't like seeing Jelena Ostapenko as a fourth-round opponent.

What will be the biggest surprise in the men's draw?

• Peter Bodo: It's unlikely that Novak Djokovic can survive all the bombardiers in his half of the draw.
• Liya Davidov: Jack Draper is looking like a surprise title contender.
• Joel Drucker: Sebastian Korda has a reasonably favorable draw—and the right tools for a deep Wimbledon run.
• Matt Fitzgerald: Marcos Giron has produced a handful of notable grass-court wins this month: look out, Sascha.
• Jon Levey: Although their Grand Slam title drought will continue, an American man will reach the Wimbledon semifinals for the first time since John Isner in 2018.
• Stephanie Livaudais: Considering Novak Djokovic is only weeks removed from surgery, maybe his knee can’t quite go all the way—but expect the seven-time champion to surprise doubters regardless.
• Ed McGrogan: I can only guarantee one Italian in the third round: Matteo Berrettini.
• Stephen Tignor: Taylor Fritz likes grass, and he's not on the Sinner/Alcaraz side of the draw.