Three British Teenagers Receive Wimbledon Wildcards for 2025 Debut

Three British teenagers—16-year-olds Hannah Klugman and Mika Stojsavljevic and 17-year-old Mimi Xu—are set to make their senior Wimbledon debuts, marking a historic moment with three players aged 17 and under in the women’s singles draw for the first time. Stojsavljevic, who won the 2024 US Open girls’ title, Klugman, a French Open girls’ finalist, and Xu, ranked just outside the top 300 and with wins over top-100 players, have all earned wildcards due to their strong performances. Xu faces British number one Emma Raducanu in a high-profile first-round match, while Klugman and Stojsavljevic take on other seeded players, highlighting the challenges ahead. The trio balances their tennis careers with academics, having completed or deferred exams to focus on Wimbledon, and benefit from a supportive environment where they train together. Their games are noted for powerful serves, reaching speeds over 115 mph, which experts believe could help them make an impact. While expectations for immediate success are tempered, the players and coaches view this as an important developmental step in their promising careers, with potential for significant progress in the future.