Overview

• Third seed Alexander Zverev was eliminated in the opening round by Arthur Rinderknech in a five-set match, marking his earliest Grand Slam exit since 2019.
• The world No. 3 admitted he has felt “very alone” and “empty” since the Australian Open, saying off-court pressures have begun to affect his game.
• Zverev remains without a major title after 38 Grand Slam attempts despite reaching three finals, intensifying scrutiny on his career drought.
• World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka urged him to open up to family or a therapist, warning that unaddressed issues could “destroy” him.
• Wimbledon 2025 saw a record 13 of the 32 men's seeds eliminated in the first round, highlighting rising volatility in the draw.