Record 23 Wimbledon Seeds Eliminated in First Round

The 2025 Wimbledon Championships have seen a record number of early exits among seeded players, with 19 of the 32 men's seeds, including notable names like Alexander Zverev and Jack Draper, losing in the first round. Zverev, the third seed and three-time Grand Slam finalist, was defeated in a marathon five-set match by Arthur Rinderknech, who had previously never advanced past the third round at majors. Other top seeds such as Holger Rune, Daniil Medvedev, and Stefanos Tsitsipas also faced early elimination, marking a significant upset wave in the tournament. On the women's side, top seeds Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula were also ousted in the first round, an unprecedented event in the Open Era where two of the top three women's seeds failed to advance. Novak Djokovic, however, continued his strong performance by securing his 99th Wimbledon victory and remaining a dominant figure in men's tennis alongside Carlos Alcaraz, who currently holds the longest active winning streak. These results highlight both the unpredictability and intense competition present at Wimbledon 2025.