Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWimbledon 2026 officially commenced on Monday, 29 June, with defending champion Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka headlining Centre Court. British women's tennis number one Emma Raducanu withdrew from the competition due to injury. The Centre Court's Royal Box is hosting several A-list celebrities, including David Beckham and Mary Berry, for the opening day. Invitations to the exclusive Royal Box, which has 74 seats, are extended by the Chairman of the All England Club. Other notable attendees in the Royal Box include Robert Aramayo, Alexander Armstrong, Tess Daly, Ronan Keating, Carol Kirkwood and Mark Rylance. In fullFrom David Beckham to Mary Berry: Who is in the Royal Box on Wimbledon day one?Thank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in