Wimbledon 2025: What You Need to Know About the World’s Classiest Tennis Showdown
WafricNews – June 28, 2025
The grass is cut, the strawberries are chilled, and the players are ready—Wimbledon 2025 is here.
The world’s oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament returns to the iconic lawns of SW19, bringing with it tradition, tension, and trophies. Here's your essential Wimbledon guide—from top seeds to prize pots, electronic umpires to that famous strawberries-and-cream treat.
When Does Wimbledon 2025 Start?
The main draw kicks off on Monday, June 30, with the finals wrapping up over the weekend of July 12–13.
Key Dates:
- First–Fourth Rounds: June 30 – July 7
- Quarterfinals: July 8 & 9
- Women’s Semifinals: July 10
- Men’s Semifinals: July 11
- Women’s Final: July 12
- Men’s Final: July 13
All matches are played on the grass courts of the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, better known as Wimbledon or simply “SW19”—a nod to its London postcode.
Who Are the Favourites?
Who Are the Favourites?
Men’s Contenders:
- Carlos Alcaraz returns as defending champ, having also bagged the French Open and Queen’s Club title.
- Jannik Sinner, current World No.1, is Alcaraz’s top challenger.
- Novak Djokovic, though lower in seeding, remains a dark horse.
Women’s Standouts:
- Aryna Sabalenka, top-ranked and two-time Grand Slam winner in 2024, is gunning for her first Wimbledon title.
- Marketa Vondrousova, the 2023 winner, arrives in top form after winning the Berlin Open.
- Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek are also in the mix.
Top Seeds at a Glance
Men’s Top 5 Seeds:
- Jannik Sinner
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Alexander Zverev
- Jack Draper
- Taylor Fritz
Women’s Top 5 Seeds:
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Coco Gauff
- Jessica Pegula
- Jasmine Paolini
- Qinwen Zheng
What’s the Dress Code?
Wimbledon sticks to tradition. Players must wear all white, and that includes socks, shoes, and even underwear for men. A hint of color might fly on practice courts—but not during official play.
Spectators don’t have a strict dress code, but smart attire is encouraged—especially for those seated on Centre Court or in the Royal Box, where formality is expected.
What’s New in 2025?
This year, Wimbledon joins other Slams in ditching line judges. All calls will be made by automated electronic systems, though a few human officials will remain courtside for support.
Why Strawberries and Cream?
Forget burgers and beer—Wimbledon is all about British strawberries with fresh cream. It’s a tradition that goes back over a century.
During the tournament, fans consume:
- 28,000 kg of strawberries
- 7,000+ litres of cream
All fruit is freshly picked from Kent farms, just hours before serving.
Who Holds the Records?
- Martina Navratilova leads the women with 9 singles titles and 20 overall Wimbledon trophies.
- Roger Federer is king of the men’s side with 8 singles titles.
How to Get Tickets?
Missed the public ballot? No problem.
Wimbledon is one of the few major events where fans can still queue up for tickets on the day. The famous Wimbledon Queue often starts the night before, with fans camping along Church Road.
Tickets are sold one per person in line, and cannot be transferred.
Prize Money in 2025
Wimbledon’s prize purse this year is a record-breaking $72.6 million, up 7% from last year.
- Men’s and Women’s Singles Champions: $4.08 million each
- First Round Participants: $89,683 minimum
This increase comes after players pushed for a bigger slice of Grand Slam revenues.
How to Watch
Wimbledon will be broadcast in over 220 countries, with global coverage across satellite, digital, and terrestrial channels.
For African audiences, SuperSport and beIN Sports are your go-to platforms. Live commentary, updates, and features will also be available across WafricNews.com and our official mobile app.
Whether you're watching from Centre Court or your couch, Wimbledon 2025 promises two weeks of style, suspense, and sporting excellence. Stay locked on WafricNews for all your Grand Slam updates.
By WafricNews Sports Desk
By WafricNews Sports Desk
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