Wimbledon Championships 2025 – Full Guide for Tennis Fans
The 2025 Wimbledon Championships are one of the biggest tennis events in the world. With its grass courts, strawberries, and royal setting, Wimbledon is a Grand Slam tournament that captures players and spectators from across the world.
Somya
July 12, 2025
Updated 08:54 pm
Here's your easy and comprehensive guide to everything you should know about Wimbledon 2025.
Edition: 138th edition of this historic tournament
Wimbledon starts with qualifying rounds (June 23–26) and then a daily round of matches in singles, doubles, mixed doubles, junior, and wheelchair events.
Tournament Structure
Matches are organized in a knockout format across various draws:
Men’s Singles (128-player draw)
Women’s Singles (128-player draw)
Men’s and Women’s Doubles
Mixed Doubles
Junior and Wheelchair events
The quarter-finals begin on July 8–9, with semi-finals on July 10–11. The women’s singles final is July 12, and the men's singles final on July 13.
Schedule Overview
Here’s the daily order of play on Centre Court:
Morning sessions (First-round to 4th round) begin at 11:00 AM
Afternoon sessions start at 1:30 PM on Centre Court
Finals Weekend:
July 12: Ladies’ Singles Final at 1:00 PM, followed by Men’s Doubles
July 13: Men’s Singles Final begins at 4:00 PM local time (11:00 AM ET)
Matches progress from first rounds to finals over two weeks, with daily updates on KalyanOpen-style platforms for real-time results.
Top Contenders
Men’s Singles: Carlos Alcaraz (defending champion) faces strong competition from Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, and Taylor Fritz
Women’s Singles: Barbora Krejčíková returns to defend her title, while Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff are top challengers
Doubles: British duo Julian Cash & Lloyd Glasspool reached the men’s doubles final—first all‑British pairing since 1960
Wheelchair and Juniors: Alfie Hewett & Gordon Reid lead the men’s wheelchair doubles; junior finals include rising stars
Prize Money
Wimbledon increased its total prize pool to £53–53.5 million, setting new records:
Winners (Men’s & Women’s Singles): £3 million each
Runners‑up: £1.52 million
Semi-finalists: £775,000 and quarter‑finalists: £400,000
Doubles champions earn £680,000 each (4% hike)
This shows the tournament’s commitment to rewarding excellence across all categories.
Notable Changes in 2025
The first time that electronic line judges are used they replace human line judges
Late times of finals: Both finals will start at 4:00 PM instead of the usual 2:00 PM, in an effort to improve global television audience, especially in the US
These developments show Wimbledon embracing modernization without sacrificing its tradition.
How to Watch
UK: Free-to-air coverage on BBC One, BBC Two, and BBC iPlayer
USA: Live broadcasts on ESPN, ESPN2, ESPN+, and ABC, or via Sling TV / Hulu + Live TV
Australia: Matches shown on Stan Sport and 9Now
Wimbledon is streamed globally with quality coverage and commentary.
Final Take
The Wimbledon 2025 championships will be held between June 30 -July 13 and it will be hosted at The All England Club, London, and it is a global event with the very best in the world of tennis playing on the global grass courts.
The prize money is growing, the technical facilities enhanced, and the level of competition with names like Alcaraz, Sinner, Swiatek, and Krejciikova will ensure the best viewing and Wimbledon tradition.
Check out live scores every day, check schedules, and statistics over the internet and do not forget about the men's final to take place on Sunday, July 13 at 4:00 PM BST (11:00 AM ET).