Day 1 of Wimbledon 2025 delivered its usual blend of drama, upsets, and thrilling five-setters, all played under unusually sweltering conditions. While top seeds largely navigated their opening matches, several prominent names found themselves making early exits.
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Key Men’s Results:
- Carlos Alcaraz Survives Scare: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz was pushed to his absolute limit by 38-year-old Italian Fabio Fognini. In a grueling four-hour, 37-minute battle on Centre Court, Alcaraz eventually prevailed 7-5, 6-7(5), 7-5, 2-6, 6-1, overcoming 62 unforced errors.
- Medvedev and Rune Upset: Ninth seed Daniil Medvedev suffered a shock defeat at the hands of France’s Benjamin Bonzi, losing 7-6(2), 3-6, 7-6(3), 6-2. Eighth seed Holger Rune also packed his bags early, falling to Chilean qualifier Nicolas Jarry in a five-set thriller, 4-6, 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4.
- Other Notables: Former Wimbledon finalist Matteo Berrettini (32nd seed) was upset by Poland’s Kamil Majchrzak, and 24th seed Stefanos Tsitsipas retired with a back injury after losing the first two sets to Valentin Royer. Frances Tiafoe (12th seed) cruised to a straight-sets victory.
Key Women’s Results:
- Sabalenka Cruises: Top seed Aryna Sabalenka looked comfortable in the heat, dispatching Canadian qualifier Carson Branstine 6-1, 7-5.
- British Hopes Shine with Upsets: British players enjoyed a fantastic Day 1, with Katie Boulter securing the biggest upset by stunning ninth seed Paula Badosa 6-2, 3-6, 6-4 on Centre Court. Emma Raducanu also impressed, defeating fellow Brit Mimi Xu 6-3, 6-3. Sonay Kartal added to the British success by upsetting 20th seed Jelena Ostapenko 7-5, 2-6, 6-2.
- Jabeur Retires: Two-time Wimbledon finalist Ons Jabeur’s campaign ended prematurely as she retired from her match against Viktoriya Tomova while trailing 7-6(5), 2-0, visibly emotional and citing injury.
- Madison Keys Battles Through: Australian Open champion Madison Keys fought back from a set down to defeat Elena-Gabriela Ruse 6-7(4), 7-5, 7-5 in a tough encounter.
Day 2 Preview: Djokovic, Sinner, and Gauff Take Center Stage
Day 2 promises more exciting action as the remaining first-round matches are played, featuring several of the tournament’s biggest stars.
Men’s Singles Highlights:
- Novak Djokovic’s Return: Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic (6th seed) will begin his quest for a record-extending 25th Grand Slam title against Alexandre Muller on Centre Court.
- Sinner on Court 1: Men’s World No. 1 Jannik Sinner will open proceedings on Court 1 in an all-Italian clash against Luca Nardi. Sinner will be looking to build on his strong season and make a deep run at Wimbledon.
- British Hope Jack Draper: British No. 1 Jack Draper (4th seed) will be looking to continue the strong showing for the home crowd when he faces Sebastian Baez on Court 1.
Women’s Singles Highlights:
- Defending Champion Krejcikova: Defending women’s singles champion Barbora Krejcikova (17th seed) will kick off her title defense on Centre Court against Alexandra Eala.
- Gauff in Action: French Open champion Coco Gauff (2nd seed) will begin her Wimbledon campaign against Dayana Yastremska on Centre Court, looking to improve on her previous Wimbledon performances.
- Other Seeds: Third seed Jessica Pegula takes on Elisabetta Cocciaretto, and eighth seed Iga Swiatek faces Polina Kudermetova. Elena Rybakina (11th seed), a former Wimbledon champion, will play Elina Avanesyan.
Fans can expect another day of thrilling tennis as players battle for a spot in the second round, with the unique challenges of grass-court tennis and the ongoing heat adding extra layers of intrigue.
