Multiple Wimbledon 2025 Seeds Exit Opening Round Amid British Wins

Wimbledon 2025 opened with a record-breaking hot day and several early upsets among top seeds, continuing the tournament's tradition of surprise results. British player Sonay Kartal became the first from the 14-strong British contingent to win on day one, defeating 20th seed Jelena Ostapenko in a tough three-set match. Kartal, ranked 51st and Britain's No. 3, has shown significant progress since turning professional in 2019, highlighted by her first WTA Tour title at the Jasmin Open in 2024 and a strong performance reaching the third round at last year's Wimbledon. The British contingent includes 23 players, the most since 1984, with top players Katie Boulter and Emma Raducanu also competing. Kartal's victory was notable for her resilience against a powerful opponent, overcoming early setbacks to dominate the final set and advance to the second round. Wimbledon remains a premier Grand Slam event with a history of dramatic upsets and intense competition among tennis elites.