Who to Watch at Wimbledon 2025: Stars, Surprises, and Storylines

As the world of tennis gears up for the All England Club, plans are underway for what would be a fabulously dramatic Wimbledon 2025: the return of legends and budding stars, and alterations made at the last moment. Top seeds to unexpected wildcards, here is a complete breakdown of the Must-Watch this year.

Who To Watch

Men’s

Carlos Alcaraz – Defending Champ

Coming off a title at Queen’s and an 18-match grass win streak, Alcaraz is the man to beat.

Jannik Sinner – World No. 1

Top seed, confident form, and looking to outshine Alcaraz in what could be the new Federer-Nadal rivalry of this era.

Novak Djokovic – The Wimbledon King

Don’t count him out. He’s chasing his 25th Grand Slam, and no one knows Centre Court better than Novak.

Jack Draper – Britain’s Best Hope

Currently ranked World No. 4, Draper is the highest-ranked Brit and a real danger on grass—assuming he keeps his composure after emotional Queen’s displays.

Women’s

Aryna Sabalenka – Prowess & Accuracy

The world’s No.1 and desperate for grass crown glory, Sabalenka’s serve and athleticism put her solidly in the running.

Coco Gauff – Rising Favorite

A Grand Slam champion, Gauff is yet to prove herself on grass, although she does benefit from momentum.

Elena Rybakina – Former Champ

A Wimbledon title already under her belt, Rybakina’s game suits the surface perfectly.

Madison Keys – Grass Court Threat 

Keys is a nightmare match-up when she’s healthy, with her flat, powerful groundstrokes on grass.

Fitness Woes & Withdrawals

Emma Raducanu—In Doubt

Having missed Queen’s and Berlin with a recurrent back issue, her status for Wimbledon is now uncertain. Fans hope to see her back on home soil, but missing warm-up events puts a question mark on her readiness.

Paula Badosa—In Question

The Spanish star withdrew from Berlin with back issues. With seeding in and around the top 10, Badosa’s fitness could mean a lot for the women’s draw if she does not compete at full strength.

Alejandro Tabilo—Out

Tabilo announced officially his withdrawal from the main draw. His place will be taken by former Wimbledon finalist Marin Čilić, entering through a protected ranking.

British Watchlist

Katie Boulter – The new British women’s No. 1 is carrying the home flag in the uncertain absence of Raducanu. 

Wildcards: Younghopefully, Mika Stojsavljevic, Hannah Klugman, and Mimi Xu have entered the draw with exciting possibilities.

From the emergence of the great rivalry between Alcaraz and Sinner to Djokovic’s pursuit of the historical record, and with the entry of the legends Kvitová and Čilić, Wimbledon 2025 has a cocktail of intrigue within its folds. But with uncertain fitness hovering overhead like storm clouds over Raducanu and Badosa, expect some drama even before the very first ball is served.

Watch the grass for the unexpected. Wimbledon never surprises.