Wimbledon 2025: A Quick Guide
Sunday, 29 June, 2025206 words3 minutes
The 2025 Wimbledon Championships, commencing on June 30 and concluding on July 13, promise to be a riveting fortnight of world-class tennis at the All England Club. This grand slam event continues to captivate global audiences with its rich history and unparalleled prestige in the tennis calendar.
Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejcikova will face formidable challenges as they attempt to retain their crowns. The men's draw sees the evergreen Novak Djokovic, at 38, pursuing a record-extending 25th major title, while world number one Jannik Sinner aims to build on his recent French Open final appearance. In the women's competition, top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and French Open victor Coco Gauff are among the favorites.
The Championships boast a record prize purse of £53.5 million, reflecting a 7.1% increase from the previous year. Singles champions will each receive a substantial £3 million, while even first-round losers are guaranteed £66,000, emphasizing Wimbledon's commitment to supporting players at all levels.
British hopes rest on a contingent of 23 players across the singles draws, the largest home representation in 41 years. Notable contenders include world number four Jack Draper and former US Open champion Emma Raducanu, both aiming to end the long wait for a British singles champion at SW19.
