Wimbledon Special Article - June/July 25
Who To Watch At Wimbledon
The first two weeks of July sees the great and the good of tennis – that’s players, coaches and those who love their strawberries and cream – descend on South-West London for the greatest tournament the sport has to offer.
Regardless of whether you’re a tennis enthusiast or not, the word ‘Wimbledon’ evokes visions of blazing summer sun warming up verdant grass courts, glasses of champagne and a flurry of fine fashion (also, possibly, the Wombles if you are of a certain age).
Yet for those participating, it is a thing of bright anticipation and hope, for to conquer the oldest tennis tournament in the world (the first championship was held in 1877) is to truly be a master of your game.
Novak Djokovic
He is widely considered as the GOAT (greatest of all time) and his July appearance will be the 20th since his 2003 debut. Yet will the super Serb claim his eighth Wimbledon title, or at 38 years old – and with big rival Carlos Alcaraz looking to make it three victories on the spin – will this be the sunset of his illustrious career?
Current ranking: 5
Total grand slams (as of March 2025): 24
Wimbledon wins: 7
Jannik Sinner
He’s the Italian sensation who has quickly become a household name, and in 2024 the ambitious 23-year-old had one of the greatest seasons any player has ever had in the history of the sport, winning the US and French titles and climbing to number 1 in the world. Having played Wimbledon six times, he will have his eye on the big prize this year.
Current ranking: 1
Total grand slams (as of March 2025): 2
Wimbledon wins: 0
Elena Rybakina
The impressive Russian-born Kazakhstani shot to fame after her stunning victory at Wimbledon in 2022. Since the start of her professional career in 2014, she has made almost constant progress and hopes are high that this may be a repeat of her 2022 triumph.
Current ranking: 8
Total grand slams (as of March 2025): 1
Wimbledon wins: 1
Aryna Sabalenka
The Belarusian bombshell is one of the most famous tennis players in the world. With a career that boasts three major singles titles - 2024 US Open and Australian Open wins in 2023 and 2024, as well as two major doubles titles (2019 US Open and 2021 Australian Open). However, Wimbledon remains elusive and her 2024 withdrawal from the tournament after a shoulder injury will make her hungrier still. Could this be the year?
Current ranking: 1
Total grand slams (as of March 2025): 3
Wimbledon wins: 0
