Wimbledon 2025 Sees Record Eight Top-10 Seeds Exit Early

The 2025 Wimbledon Championships have seen an unprecedented number of upsets, with eight top-10 seeds across men's and women's singles eliminated in the first round, the most in the Open era. Defending men's champion Carlos Alcaraz and women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka managed to advance to the third round, with notable players such as Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, and British hopeful Jack Draper preparing for their next matches. The tournament has experienced scorching heat, with record temperatures reaching over 32 degrees Celsius, challenging players on the grass courts. British number one Jack Draper, seen as the nation's leading hope following Andy Murray's era, faces a tough draw against Argentine Sebastian Baez, while other British players also continue their campaigns. Women's defending champion Barbora Krejcikova and French Open winner Coco Gauff are among the high-profile players competing amid a schedule packed with competitive matches. Despite some rain delays, the weather is expected to clear as the Championships progress.