Wimbledon 2025 will begin with an opening round of men’s Wimbledon and a 2nd day of women’s Wimbledon. This will be the exclusive tournament’s royal grand opening at the All England Club. The opening rounds will feature prominent players, including defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, who takes the Centre Court against Fabio Fognini on Monday. As the tournament progresses, fans will be treated to electrifying matchups from both experienced titleholders and emerging talents.
The tournament begins July 1, with matches set to be broadcast on ESPN. The first round of the Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles is staged over two thrilling days. Tennis lovers will be mesmerized by a mouthwatering line-up of high-stakes face-offs! It means that notably, third-seeded Jessica Pegula will play Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto on Tuesday. Meanwhile, McKenzie Madison Keys looks set to take on Elena-Gabriela Ruse on the No. 6 court.
Broadcast Schedule for Early Rounds
Fans can follow all of the Round Two live on July 2, and again on July 3. ESPN will cover the event from 6 a.m. through 4 p.m. ET each day. The Mixed Doubles are new and will have their first coming together on Friday, July 4. Be sure to catch Round Three airing from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET that day!
Save the date for Saturday, July 5th! Watch all the thrilling Round Three action live from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET on ESPN, and then on ABC from 1 to 4 p.m. ET. The anticipation grows as the tournament advances to the Round of 16 teams. Don’t miss a minute of the exciting action airing on ESPN2 from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET on Monday, July 7, with subsequent coverage on ESPN starting at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
Notable Players and Matches to Watch
This year’s tournament includes several compelling storylines. Coco Gauff, who made headlines in 2019 by defeating Venus Williams at just 15 years old, remains a fan favorite as she aims for another deep run this year. Worth watching is Taylor Fritz, the SoCal-born player ready to vault himself onto tennis’s global stage alongside his older contemporaries.
With Alexander Zverev taking on Arthur Rinderknech Monday afternoon, the stakes and tension has understandably mounted leading into their matchup. On Monday, Aryna Sabalenka really proved her prowess with a dominant performance against Canadian Carson Branstine in straight sets. This victory advanced her deeper into the competition.
“Novak Djokovic is vying to add to his seven Wimbledon crowns, while Alexander Zverev, Jack Draper and Taylor Fritz will also be looking to upset the order and win their first Grand Slam title,” – ESPN.
