Wimbledon Day 5 schedule: Full order of play featuring Novak Djokovic and Naomi Osaka
The third round of Wimbledon begins on Friday, July 3, with Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka and Aryna Sabalenka leading the day's action, while defending champion Jannik Sinner is set for a surprise switch from Centre Court to No. 1 Court for his third-round clash.
Third-round action takes centre stage at Wimbledon on Friday, July 3, with 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka and defending men's champion Jannik Sinner among the biggest names in action at the All England Club.
For viewers in India, play on the outside courts begins at 3:30 PM IST, while Centre Court action starts at 7:00 PM IST. Matches on No. 1 Court are scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM IST.
The headline act on Centre Court is Djokovic, who opens the day's play against France's Arthur Rinderknech as the seven-time Wimbledon champion continues his pursuit of a record-extending 25th Grand Slam singles title. World No. 1 Sabalenka follows against Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko before Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime takes on American Michael Zheng.
However, one of the biggest talking points ahead of Day 5 is Sinner's absence from Centre Court.
The defending champion, who traditionally opened the Championships on Centre Court on Monday, has been moved to No. 1 Court for his third-round clash against American Jenson Brooksby. Sinner also played his second-round match on Centre Court, defeating Portugal's Nuno Borges in straight sets after surviving a five-set scare against Miomir Kecmanovic in the opening round.
The decision to schedule the World No. 1 away from Wimbledon’s premier court has raised eyebrows, especially given his status as defending champion. Instead, No. 1 Court will begin with a high-profile women's singles clash between Osaka and Australia's Daria Kasatkina before Sinner takes to the court.
The Italian enters the match in formidable form, carrying a 40-3 record in 2026 as he continues his bid for a fifth Grand Slam title.
The final singles match on No. 1 Court will see American stars Coco Gauff and Claire Liu face off for a place in the fourth round.
Court No. 2 also boasts a strong line-up. Brazilian teenager Joo Fonseca opens against Roman Safiullin before Jessica Pegula meets Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. The day's play concludes with an all-seeded clash between Hubert Hurkacz and Tommy Paul.
On Court No. 3, Belinda Bencic faces Anna Kalinskaya before Daniil Medvedev takes on Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff in a match scheduled not before 5:00 PM IST. Karolina Muchova then rounds off the singles action against Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew.
Away from the main show courts, several notable singles matches are also on the schedule. Ekaterina Alexandrova faces American teenager Iva Jovic on Court 12, while Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina meets Hungary's Mrton Fucsovics later in the day.
On Court 18, reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova faces compatriot Nikola Bartunkova, while Spanish youngster Rafael Jodar takes on Japan's Shintaro Mochizuki.
The doubles competitions also continue across the outside courts with several top seeds in action. Former World No. 1 Venus Williams returns in the mixed doubles draw alongside Germany's Kevin Krawietz, while elder sister Serena Williams has been left off Friday's playing schedule as she continues to manage a knee injury.
Wimbledon Day 5 order of play (IST)
Centre Court (Not before 7:00 PM IST)
Arthur Rinderknech vs Novak Djokovic
Aryna Sabalenka vs Jelena Ostapenko
Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Michael Zheng
No. 1 Court (Not before 6:30 PM IST)
Daria Kasatkina vs Naomi Osaka
Jannik Sinner vs Jenson Brooksby
Claire Liu vs Coco Gauff
No. 2 Court (Not before 3:30 PM IST)
Roman Safiullin vs Joo Fonseca
Jessica Pegula vs Jessica Bouzas Maneiro
Hubert Hurkacz vs Tommy Paul
No. 3 Court (Not before 3:30 PM IST)
Belinda Bencic vs Anna Kalinskaya
Jan-Lennard Struff vs Daniil Medvedev (not before 5:00 PM IST)
Karolna Muchov vs Mananchaya Sawangkaew
Third-round action takes centre stage at Wimbledon on Friday, July 3, with 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic, former World No. 1 Naomi Osaka and defending men's champion Jannik Sinner among the biggest names in action at the All England Club.
For viewers in India, play on the outside courts begins at 3:30 PM IST, while Centre Court action starts at 7:00 PM IST. Matches on No. 1 Court are scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM IST.
The headline act on Centre Court is Djokovic, who opens the day's play against France's Arthur Rinderknech as the seven-time Wimbledon champion continues his pursuit of a record-extending 25th Grand Slam singles title. World No. 1 Sabalenka follows against Latvia's Jelena Ostapenko before Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime takes on American Michael Zheng.
However, one of the biggest talking points ahead of Day 5 is Sinner's absence from Centre Court.
The defending champion, who traditionally opened the Championships on Centre Court on Monday, has been moved to No. 1 Court for his third-round clash against American Jenson Brooksby. Sinner also played his second-round match on Centre Court, defeating Portugal's Nuno Borges in straight sets after surviving a five-set scare against Miomir Kecmanovic in the opening round.
The decision to schedule the World No. 1 away from Wimbledon’s premier court has raised eyebrows, especially given his status as defending champion. Instead, No. 1 Court will begin with a high-profile women's singles clash between Osaka and Australia's Daria Kasatkina before Sinner takes to the court.
The Italian enters the match in formidable form, carrying a 40-3 record in 2026 as he continues his bid for a fifth Grand Slam title.
The final singles match on No. 1 Court will see American stars Coco Gauff and Claire Liu face off for a place in the fourth round.
Court No. 2 also boasts a strong line-up. Brazilian teenager Joo Fonseca opens against Roman Safiullin before Jessica Pegula meets Spain's Jessica Bouzas Maneiro. The day's play concludes with an all-seeded clash between Hubert Hurkacz and Tommy Paul.
On Court No. 3, Belinda Bencic faces Anna Kalinskaya before Daniil Medvedev takes on Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff in a match scheduled not before 5:00 PM IST. Karolina Muchova then rounds off the singles action against Thailand's Mananchaya Sawangkaew.
Away from the main show courts, several notable singles matches are also on the schedule. Ekaterina Alexandrova faces American teenager Iva Jovic on Court 12, while Spain's Alejandro Davidovich Fokina meets Hungary's Mrton Fucsovics later in the day.
On Court 18, reigning Wimbledon champion Barbora Krejcikova faces compatriot Nikola Bartunkova, while Spanish youngster Rafael Jodar takes on Japan's Shintaro Mochizuki.
The doubles competitions also continue across the outside courts with several top seeds in action. Former World No. 1 Venus Williams returns in the mixed doubles draw alongside Germany's Kevin Krawietz, while elder sister Serena Williams has been left off Friday's playing schedule as she continues to manage a knee injury.
Wimbledon Day 5 order of play (IST)
Centre Court (Not before 7:00 PM IST)
Arthur Rinderknech vs Novak Djokovic
Aryna Sabalenka vs Jelena Ostapenko
Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Michael Zheng
No. 1 Court (Not before 6:30 PM IST)
Daria Kasatkina vs Naomi Osaka
Jannik Sinner vs Jenson Brooksby
Claire Liu vs Coco Gauff
No. 2 Court (Not before 3:30 PM IST)
Roman Safiullin vs Joo Fonseca
Jessica Pegula vs Jessica Bouzas Maneiro
Hubert Hurkacz vs Tommy Paul
No. 3 Court (Not before 3:30 PM IST)
Belinda Bencic vs Anna Kalinskaya
Jan-Lennard Struff vs Daniil Medvedev (not before 5:00 PM IST)
Karolna Muchov vs Mananchaya Sawangkaew
