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Wimbledon 2025 Set to Kick Off as Stars Eye Records

Prize money has risen 11% to £53.5 million, Djokovic pursues Grand Slam history, Alcaraz, Sinner top the seedings, Draper carries Britain’s hopes

Tennis - Hurlingham Grass Court Exhibition Tournament - Hurlingham Tennis Club, London, Britain - June 27, 2025 Serbia's Novak Djokovic during his match against Russia's Karen Khachanov Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs/File Photo
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Spain's Carlos Alcaraz shows a Wimbledon sign as he leaves court after warming up during the 2025 Wimbledon Championships at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon, southwest London, on June 29, 2025. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE (AFP)

Overview

  • Novak Djokovic arrives at SW19 seeded sixth, his lowest seeding since 2018, tied with Margaret Court on 24 major titles and chasing a record 25th Grand Slam
  • Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, the second seed, opens his campaign against Fabio Fognini as he seeks a third straight Wimbledon title
  • World No 1 Jannik Sinner, seeded first, faces Italy’s Luca Nardi in the opening round as he looks to convert his French Open final run into grass-court success
  • British fourth seed Jack Draper returns to Centre Court in form and, if both advance, could meet Djokovic in a projected quarter-final
  • The All England Club has boosted total prize money to £53.5 million with £3 million for each singles winner and live coverage on BBC, TNT Sports and ESPN