The tennis world is abuzz as preparations are underway for the 138th edition of The Championships, Wimbledon. The prestigious grasscourt Grand Slam, organized by the All England Lawn Tennis Club, is set to captivate fans from June 30 to July 13, 2025. As the third major of the year, following the Australian Open and French Open, Wimbledon promises two weeks of thrilling action, historic rivalries, and emerging stars.
The Hallowed Grounds of SW19
Wimbledon once again returns to its iconic home in London, with the hallowed grass courts of the All England Club ready to host the world’s elite tennis players. The three main showcourts – Centre Court, Court One, and the notoriously unpredictable Court Two (affectionately known as the ‘Graveyard of Champions’) – will be the focal points of the tournament. Centre Court, with its impressive capacity of nearly 15,000, and Court One, seating 12,345, are poised to witness countless memorable moments. Unlike other Grand Slam venues, the All England Club maintains its unique tradition of not naming its courts after former players, further emphasizing its deep-rooted heritage.
The Contenders: A Star-Studded Field
The 2025 Wimbledon Championships will feature a formidable line-up of talent, with 32 seeds announced for both men’s and women’s singles to ensure top players avoid early clashes. Seedings are based on world rankings, a practice in place since the 2021 Championships.
On the men’s side, Italian sensation Jannik Sinner, fresh off his third Grand Slam title at the Australian Open in January and currently the men’s world number one, leads the charge. Hot on his heels is Spanish maestro Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning Wimbledon champion and French Open victor, who is aiming for a remarkable hat-trick of Wimbledon titles. Tennis legend Novak Djokovic, currently ranked world number five, will continue his relentless pursuit of a record-extending 25th men’s Grand Slam singles title. Other top male contenders include Alexander Zverev, Taylor Fritz, Jack Draper, Lorenzo Musetti, Tommy Paul, Holger Rune, and Ben Shelton.
In the women’s draw, Belarusian Aryna Sabalenka, a three-time major winner and the current women’s world number one, stands as a strong favorite. American Coco Gauff, the women’s champion at Roland Garros, will be intensely focused on securing her maiden Wimbledon crown. Five-time major winner Iga Swiatek is also in pursuit of her first Wimbledon title, while Czech Barbora Krejcikova enters the tournament as the defending Wimbledon women’s champion. The top ten women’s seeds also feature Jessica Pegula, Zheng Qinwen, Jasmine Paolini, Madison Keys, Mirra Andreeva, Emma Navarro, and Paula Badosa.
Beyond the seeded players, organizers will also be issuing wild cards to promising local talents and notable players making their return or looking to make an impact.
Where to Watch the Action
Tennis fans globally will have extensive coverage of Wimbledon 2025. Here’s a breakdown of key broadcasters by region:
- Europe: Digit-Alb, MOVISTAR PLUS+, Fast Sports, Eurosport, Arena Sport, SPORT KLUB, Cytavision, DR, S Sport, beIN Sports France, Setanta Sports, Novasports, Premier Sports, Sky Sport, Sport+Qazaqstan, Artmotion Telecom, Go3 Sport, TSN Malta, Ziggo, Telewizja Polsat, SportTV, RTS1, RTS2, SRF, RTS, RSI, TRT SPOR, BBC, TNT Sports, and discovery+.
- Middle East/Africa: beIN Sports MENA, Tennis South Africa & Tennis Africa, Canal+ Sport 5, and The Sports Channel 5 SPORT.
- North America: ESPN, TSN/RDS, and The Tennis Channel.
- Asia: Star Sports, SPOTV, Tencent Sports, CCTV, SMG Great Sports Channel, Now TV, NHK G, WOWOW, tvN SPORTS, TDM, SPOTV Macau Cable TV, and SPORTCAST.
*The full list of official broadcasters of Wimbledon 2025 in each country can be found here.
With the stage set and the world’s best players ready to battle on the iconic grass, Wimbledon 2025 promises two weeks of unparalleled tennis drama and excitement.
