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Largest British Wimbledon Contingent Since 1984 Includes Title Challenger Draper
Wimbledon 2025 features the largest British contingent in over 40 years, with 23 players competing in the men's and women's singles, the highest number since 1984. Standouts include Jack Draper, a legitimate title contender with a top-four seeding, and Emma Raducanu, the UK No. 1, who leads the nation's hopes amid sweltering heat expected to reach record highs on the tournament's opening day. Several British players, such as Dan Evans and Oliver Tarvet, gained entry through wildcards, while seven qualified directly by ranking, reflecting a significant depth of talent with 14 players inside the world’s top 200. The large home presence is attributed to factors like Andy Murray’s inspiration, improved national training facilities, and the development of players through the US college system. The tournament also faces controversy after the removal of line judges, replaced by Hawk-Eye technology, sparking debate among players and officials. Overall, there is considerable optimism that British tennis will thrive at Wimbledon, supported by a mix of veteran experience and youthful promise.


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