Carlos Alcaraz will return to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club to defend his Wimbledon title when the prestigious tournament kicks off on June 30, 2025. The Spanish star, who became the youngest champion since Boris Becker and successfully defended his crown in 2024, will headline the 138th edition of the historic grass court Grand Slam.
The third Grand Slam of the year will run for two weeks until July 13, with organizers announcing a record prize pool of £53.5 million (over €62.7 million) – a seven percent increase from last year.
Qualifying rounds begin on June 23, with the main draw traditionally opened by the defending champion. The tournament structure remains unchanged – the first four rounds stretch until July 7, followed by quarterfinals on the next two days. Semifinals are scheduled for July 10-11, while the women's singles final and men's doubles final take place on July 12. The tournament concludes on July 13 with the men's singles final and women's doubles final.
By the way, weather might play its usual role in disrupting the schedule, as only two courts at the venue have roofs – a notorious challenge at the London tournament.
For television viewers, no traditional broadcast is planned. Tennis fans will need a subscription to a streaming service, which holds the rights for Wimbledon until 2027.
Roger Federer remains the record holder with eight Wimbledon titles, though Novak Djokovic isn't far behind with seven championships – the same number as Pete Sampras and William Renshaw. Djokovic missed opportunities to equal Federer's record after losing the final in the past two years.
On the women's side, Martina Navratilova stands alone with nine Wimbledon victories, followed by Germany's Steffi Graf and American Serena Williams with seven each. Last year's champion, Barbora Krejcikova, will be looking to add a second title to her collection.
Will Alcaraz complete a hat-trick of Wimbledon titles? Or perhaps we'll see a new name etched into the tournament's rich history? The anticipation builds as tennis's most traditional event prepares to once again showcase the sport's finest talent on its famous grass courts.
