The third Grand Slam of the 2025 tennis calendar is underway as Wimbledon opens at the All England Club in London on Monday, June 30. With top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner leading the field and two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz beginning his title defence, this year’s tournament promises high-stakes drama on the grass courts of SW19.
Opening Day Matchups and Timings
Play begins at 11 a.m. local time (6 a.m. ET), with the Centre Court action starting at 1:30 p.m. (8:30 a.m. ET), headlined by Alcaraz facing Italian veteran Fabio Fognini. On No. 1 Court, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka opens the tournament against Canadian qualifier Carson Branstine at 1 p.m. local (8 a.m. ET).
Day 2 will feature defending women’s champion Barbora Krejcikova, who returns to Centre Court to face Alexandra Eala of the Philippines. The Czech star lifted her first Wimbledon title in 2024 after beating Jasmine Paolini in a three-set final.
How to Watch Wimbledon 2025
In the United States, live coverage will be available on ESPN and ABC, while Tennis Channel will provide match replays. International broadcast partners vary by country.
Who Are the Favorites?
According to BetMGM Sportsbook, Sabalenka is the leading contender for the women’s title at +275, followed by 2022 champion Elena Rybakina at +550 and world No. 2 Coco Gauff at +800. On the men’s side, Alcaraz is the clear favorite at +115, ahead of Jannik Sinner (+190) and Novak Djokovic (+650), who will be seeking a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title.
Wimbledon 2025:Seedings and Rankings
Top seed Jannik Sinner leads the men’s field, with Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev, and Jack Draper completing the top four. For the women, Sabalenka is the No. 1 seed, followed by Gauff, Jessica Pegula, and Paolini. The seedings mirror the current ATP and WTA world rankings.
Players to Watch on Day One
- Alexander Zverev takes on Arthur Rinderknech on Centre Court.
- Emma Raducanu faces fellow Brit Mingge Xu on No. 1 Court.
- Other names in action on No. 2 Court include Daniil Medvedev, Madison Keys, Jasmine Paolini, and Taylor Fritz.
Coco Gauff’s first-round match against Dayana Yastremska, a 2024 Australian Open semifinalist, is scheduled for Tuesday.
What’s New at Wimbledon 2025?
For the first time, electronic line-calling replaces human line judges, putting Wimbledon in step with the Australian and U.S. Opens. The match schedule also sees a shift — both singles finals will now begin at 4 p.m. local time (11 a.m. ET).
Wimbledon remains the only Grand Slam with a strict 11 p.m. curfew and no official night sessions. It also holds on to its traditional 14-day schedule, although the U.S. Open will soon follow the Australian and French Opens in expanding to a 15-day format.
Prize Money and Player Compensation
The total prize fund for Wimbledon 2025 is a record £53.5 million (approximately $72 million), a 7% increase from 2024. The men’s and women’s singles champions will each earn £3 million (about $4 million).
Full Match Schedule
- June 30 – July 1: First Round (Men & Women)
- July 2 – 3: Second Round
- July 4 – 5: Third Round
- July 6 – 7: Fourth Round
- July 8 – 9: Quarterfinals
- July 10: Women’s Semifinals
- July 11: Men’s Semifinals
- July 12: Women’s Final
- July 13: Men’s Final
As the grass-court action begins, all eyes will be on Centre Court as Alcaraz begins his quest for a third straight Wimbledon title — and on Sabalenka, who looks to go one step further after recent Grand Slam heartbreaks. Wimbledon 2025 is set to deliver yet another thrilling chapter in tennis history.
