The nets are up, the grass is mowed, and the strawberries are being lathered in cream. It's Wimbledon season.
Top ranked players including Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff and British hopeful Jack Draper will hoping to wow crowds in the SW19 when the third of the four Grand Slams in the tennis calendar kicks off on Monday 30 June.
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The Championships will be played over 14 days from:
WHEN: Monday, 30 June to Sunday, 13 July.
WHERE: All England Club
BROADCAST DETAILS
From the last Monday of June until Sunday, 13 July, there will be two feeds available on SuperSport:
- from 11:50am on SuperSport Tennis
- from 11:50am on SuperSport Variety 1 and SS Variety 1 Africa
- Grandstand will regularly feature action from Wimbledon.
The quarterfinals start on Tuesday, 8 July, with times altering slightly from there, but all the main matches will be live on SuperSport Tennis.
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DEFENDING CHAMPIONS
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in a rematch of the previous year's final, 6–2, 6–2, 7–6(7–4) to win the gentlemen's singles tennis title.
It was his second Wimbledon title and fourth major title overall, and he became the sixth (and youngest) man in the Open Era to complete the Channel Slam.
In the women’s final, Barbora Krejčíková defeated Jasmine Paolini, 6–2, 2–6, 6–4 to win the ladies' singles tennis title.
It was her first Wimbledon singles title and second major singles title overall.
MALE PLAYERS TO WATCH
The championships promise to deliver some of the finest tennis in the world.
It comes hot off the heels of the Roland Garros, which saw a record-breaking five hour and 29 minute final between the two best players in the world, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Women's world No 2 Coco Gauff also managed to see off No 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka to secure her second Grand Slam title. Meanwhile, French wildcard Lois Boisson knocked out two top-10 players to reach the semifinals.
There are plenty of contenders who will be looking for success at Wimbledon
They include home favourite Jack Draper and Novak Djokovic who are just a few players to keep an eye on.
FEMALE PLAYERS TO WATCH
In women’s singles, world no. 1 Aryna Sabalenka enters the competition as the favourite after winning both the Australian and US Open titles.
Known for her explosive baseline game and powerful serve, she’s a serious contender despite occasional inconsistency. A former Wimbledon semifinalist, Sabalenka’s aggressive style makes her a major threat on grass.
She will face a serious challenge from world No 2 Coco Gauff, who is fresh off her second grand slam title after defeating Sabalenka at Roland Garros to win the French.
Gauff is growing into her prime. Her power, movement, and confidence make her a major contender on grass.
Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, thrives on grass with her flat, powerful groundstrokes and one of the best serves in the women’s game.
Her calm, composed demeanor and clinical baseline play make her a formidable force at SW19. If fully fit, Rybakina is one of the top contenders to reclaim the title in 2025.
PRIZE MONEY
£53.5 million, a seven per cent increase on 2024 and double what they offered a decade ago, the All England Lawn Tennis Club (AELTC).
The singles champions will receive £3 million each, an 11.1 per cent increase on the prize money Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejcikova took home last year.
Singles players who exit the first round will receive £66 000, a 10 per cent increase on last year.