The highly anticipated Wimbledon Championships 2025 are set to commence on Monday, June 30, and will run through July 13 at the iconic All England Club in SW19. With qualifying rounds now complete, the pristine grass courts are ready, the traditional strawberries picked, and the famed queue is growing, signalling the start of one of tennis's most prestigious tournaments. Fans worldwide can follow the action live across BBC TV, radio, and online platforms, including BBC iPlayer, Red Button, Connected TVs, and the mobile app, providing extensive coverage of the event.

In the men's singles draw, all eyes will be on Spanish sensation Carlos Alcaraz as he bids for an extraordinary third consecutive Wimbledon title. The 22-year-old, who has already amassed five Grand Slam titles, previously defeated Novak Djokovic in the last two finals on Centre Court and showcased his formidable talent by overturning a two-set deficit against Jannik Sinner in a thrilling French Open final in June.

Meanwhile, Serbian legend Novak Djokovic, at 38, continues his pursuit of an outright record 25th major singles title, aiming to surpass Margaret Court's record, which he tied with his 2023 US Open triumph. Djokovic, who has recently faced strong challenges from the emerging stars Alcaraz and Sinner—who have collectively claimed the past six majors—believes Wimbledon offers his best chance for this historic achievement due to his consistent success at the tournament. He has reached six finals in the last six editions, winning four consecutively before Alcaraz's recent victories. Djokovic, set to face Frenchman Alexandre Muller in the opening round, expressed his desire to play for several more years, driven by physical health and mental motivation. Italy's Jannik Sinner will look to rebound from his French Open heartbreak; Wimbledon remains the only Grand Slam where he has yet to reach the final, with his best run being a semi-final loss to Djokovic in 2023. His recent preparations were cut short by an early exit at the Halle Open to the in-form Alexander Bublik, who could emerge as a dark horse following his title triumph there. Britain's hopes in the men's draw are led by world number four Jack Draper, alongside Jacob Fearnley and Cameron Norrie, all aiming for deep runs on home soil.

The women's singles draw appears wide open, continuing a trend since Serena Williams' last back-to-back victory in 2016. Last year, Barbora Krejcikova triumphed, succeeding fellow Czech Marketa Vondrousova, who made history in 2023 as the first unseeded player to lift the Venus Rosewater Dish. World number one Aryna Sabalenka, despite reaching five of the last six Grand Slam finals, is still seeking her first Wimbledon showpiece appearance. The 27-year-old Belarusian, a three-time Grand Slam singles champion, was runner-up in the most recent Australian Open and French Open finals. Roland Garros champion Coco Gauff arrives as a primary contender but has yet to advance beyond the fourth round in London. Last year's runner-up, Italian world number four Jasmine Paolini, will seek to go one better, while former world number one Iga Swiatek and 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina are also strong contenders. British number one Emma Raducanu faces a challenging draw, with a potential second-round encounter against former champion Marketa Vondrousova and a likely third-round clash with Aryna Sabalenka. Katie Boulter and Sonay Kartal also represent British hopes in the draw.

China's Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen, seeded fifth, is determined for a better performance at Wimbledon after first-round exits in the previous two years. The 22-year-old will begin her fourth main draw appearance against Czech Katerina Siniakova, a formidable opponent with ten women's doubles Grand Slam titles, who has previously beaten Zheng twice on grass, including at Wimbledon in 2023. Zheng acknowledged Siniakova's tough grass-court game due to her flat shots but emphasized her thorough preparation. Having recently reached her first career grass-court semifinal at Queen's Club, Zheng expressed feeling healthier and better prepared this year, despite withdrawing from the Berlin Open due to a neck injury. Her confidence remains high, bolstered by her new collaboration with Spanish coach Francisco Roig, who previously spent 18 years working with 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal. Zheng sees this partnership as a significant opportunity for learning and growth, with a long-term decision dependent on her grass-court season performance.

In the doubles competitions, Britain's Henry Patten and Finland's Harri Heliovaara, the world's second-ranked pairing, will attempt to retain their Wimbledon men's doubles title. In the women's doubles, defending champions Katerina Siniakova of the Czech Republic and American Taylor Townsend are the top-ranked pair. British players are expected to excel in the men's wheelchair competitions. Alfie Hewett notably won the men's singles at his home slam last year, completing a career Grand Slam, and successfully defended his doubles title alongside compatriot Gordon Reid. This formidable duo has won 20 of the past 26 wheelchair men's doubles Grand Slam titles. Hewett's main rivals for the singles title include last year's runner-up Martin de la Puente and Japan's world number one Tokito Oda. In the wheelchair women's singles, Dutch sensation Diede de Groot will pursue a record 23rd singles title and her seventh Wimbledon crown, aiming for a fifth consecutive win. De Groot recently returned to competition after hip surgery, having won her 15th successive singles major at last year's Wimbledon. Japan's Yui Kamiji has claimed the past two Grand Slams, adding an intriguing dynamic to this year's competition as De Groot continues her recovery and return to peak form.