The nets are up, the lawns are trimmed, and strawberries are being paired with cream—it can only mean one thing: Wimbledon season is here.
Some of the biggest names in tennis—Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, and Britain’s Jack Draper—will be looking to dazzle the crowds at SW19 as the third Grand Slam of the year kicks off.
Tournament Schedule
- When: Monday, 30 June to Sunday, 13 July 2025
- Where: All England Lawn Tennis Club, London
The tournament will span 14 days, showcasing top-tier tennis across both singles and doubles formats.
The quarterfinals begin Tuesday, 8 July, with slight adjustments in start times as the competition heats up.
Defending Champions
Men’s Singles:
- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets (6–2, 6–2, 7–6) in a repeat of the previous year’s final.
- This marked Alcaraz’s second Wimbledon title and his fourth Grand Slam overall, making him the youngest player in the Open Era to achieve the Channel Slam (winning both Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same year).
Women’s Singles:
- Barbora Krejčíková beat Jasmine Paolini (6–2, 2–6, 6–4) to claim her first Wimbledon singles crown and second Grand Slam title overall.
Men to Watch
Expect fierce competition in the men’s draw. Coming off a thrilling five-hour Roland Garros final, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have proven themselves as must-watch players.
Also in the mix:
- Novak Djokovic, ever dangerous on grass
- Jack Draper, the local favorite with the crowd behind him
The men’s field is packed with experience, power, and rising stars.
Women to Watch
- Aryna Sabalenka (World No. 1) enters as the tournament favorite after winning both the Australian Open and US Open. Her aggressive style and dominant serve make her a constant threat.
- Coco Gauff (World No. 2), fresh off her Roland Garros win against Sabalenka, is in red-hot form. Her athleticism and maturity have elevated her into serious title contention.
- Elena Rybakina, Wimbledon champion in 2022, remains a force on grass with her big serve and calm on-court demeanor.
Prize Money
This year’s total prize pool stands at a record-breaking £53.5 million, a 7% increase over 2024 and more than double the amount from 10 years ago.
- Winners of the singles titles will each take home £3 million, an 11.1% bump from last year.
- Even first-round singles losers will receive £66,000, up 10% from 2024.
With drama, rivalries, comebacks, and new champions in the making, Wimbledon 2025 is set to be an unforgettable fortnight of tennis.
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