Wimbledon 2025 Opens Amid Heat and Star Power

Wimbledon 2025 began on June 30 at the All England Lawn Tennis Club, with defending men's champion Carlos Alcaraz starting his campaign for a third consecutive title, following recent victories at the French Open and Queen's Club. Alcaraz opened Centre Court play against 38-year-old Fabio Fognini, a former world No. 9 who has never progressed beyond Wimbledon’s third round. Top women's seed Aryna Sabalenka and No. 2 seed Coco Gauff headline the women's draw, with Sabalenka seeking redemption after a recent French Open final loss. The tournament runs through July 13 and is broadcast on ESPN, ESPN+, BBC, 9Gem, TSN, and other global networks. Intense heat on opening day led organizers to implement a heat rule for player safety. Day 1 also features prominent players such as Emma Raducanu, Jasmine Paolini, and Naomi Osaka.