Wimbledon 2025 will be kicking off with some must-see clashes, including first matches in both Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Singles! The tournament kicks off with two full days of these highly-coveted matches, putting notable names from the ATP and WTA tour head-to-head against each other. With their spots on the next rounds of the Olympics at stake, the atmosphere will be nothing short of electric.
After the Singles contests are completed, Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Doubles will commence Wednesday, July 2. The Mixed Doubles competition will get underway later in the week, beginning on Friday, July 4. Combined with a loaded field, fans should be in for explosive matchups all weekend long.
Broadcast Schedule for Key Matches
Wimbledon enthusiasts in the USA can watch all the drama unfold live on ESPN. Don’t miss Round Two on ESPN! It’s scheduled to air from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET on both Wednesday, July 2 and Thursday, July 3. Onward to the tournament — still awakening! That’s right — round three will be on ESPN this Friday, July 4, from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET.
If you’re as excited to see more as we are, be sure to check back in for the third round on Saturday, July 5th. It will be broadcast from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET on ESPN, then move to ABC from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET. Brace yourselves, because these will be some amazing round of 16 matches. You won’t want to miss any of the action on ESPN2 from 6 a.m. until 4 p.m. ET and on ESPN from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. ET this Monday, July 7th.
Notable Players and Storylines
On the men’s side, The Big Three, comprised of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal, return to seek their first triumph. This past summer, the story was Coco Gauff making a name for herself by beating idol Venus Williams at the age of 15. Now, she is poised to repeat her past success. Carlos Alcaraz, two-time defending Wimbledon champ, will open up play on Centre Court Monday against Fabio Fognini.
Taylor Fritz from Southern California is the reigning World No. 1. Aside from the fact that he is hellbent on winning his first Grand Slam title, there’s stiff competition with it. American Jessica Pegula, the third seed, will face Italy’s Elisabetta Cocciaretto on Tuesday. On the other side of the draw, Madison Keys from Illinois will play Romania’s Elena-Gabriela Ruse on Wimbledon’s No. 6 court today.
Aryna Sabalenka, the reigning Australian Open champion, saved a match point in her first round triumph. She made it happen by taking out Carson Branstine in straight sets on Monday. Former US Open champion Alexander Zverev will be in action, taking on Arthur Rinderknech in an afternoon match.
“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 win their first Grand Slam title.” – ESPN
Anticipation Builds for an Exciting Tournament
With Wimbledon just around the corner, excitement is in the air for tennis fans around the globe. This combination of veteran champions and young stars-in-the-making is sure to deliver a spellbinding tournament packed with magical moments. Fans are democratically and enthusiastically tracking their favorite players’ progress. They passionately support their teams as these athletes struggle for one of the sport’s most coveted titles.
