When is the Wimbledon 2025 women's final? Date, new start time and TV coverage
Your guide to the Wimbledon 2025 women's singles final.
There's nothing quite like the final weekend at Wimbledon, with this year's tournament offering up another tense women's tournament at SW19. The iconic shield has gone to former world No. 1 Iga Swiatek, who defeated Amanda Anisimova in a 57-minute game that almost seemed too easy. Both had previously been on top form throughout Wimbledon, with Anisimova herself beating world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who many thought was destined for the final. However, nerves were the Anisimova's nemesis on the day with Swiatek coming out on top form and bagging a win with 6-0 6-0. Whether you missed the action or simply want to relive it for yourself, RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about how to watch the Wimbledon women's final in 2025. When was the Wimbledon 2025 women's final? Wimbledon drew to a close with the women's final on Saturday 12th July 2025. It marked the end of the 138th edition of The Championships. What time was the Wimbledon 2025 women's final? The Wimbledon women's final started at 4pm in a change to the usual schedule. The match is usually played at 2pm, but it has now been shifted to become the final match of the day on Centre Court. Play will commence following the men's doubles final. How to watch the Wimbledon 2025 women's final The women's final was shown live on BBC One, with players walking on at 4pm with plenty of build-up beforehand. Viewers could also tune in via BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website or the app. You can catch up now on iPlayer. For those unable to watch the match, BBC Radio 5 Live offered ball-by-ball commentary, while BBC’s highlights show Today at Wimbledon provided highlights later in the evening. Who won Wimbledon last year? Barbora Krejčíková won Wimbledon last year against all the odds. She was ranked down at No. 31 seed but powered through the rounds at SW19 to clinch the premier victory of her career so far. Krejčíková, who won the French Open in 2021, defeated seeded stars Danielle Collins, Jelena Ostapenko and Elena Rybakina on her way to the 2024 final. The Czech Republic star toppled No. 7 seed Jasmine Paolini in the final with a 6-2 2-6 6-4 display. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is the Wimbledon 2025 men's final? Date, new start time and TV coverage confirmed
Your guide to the Wimbledon 2025 men's singles final.
The Wimbledon final is one of the few sporting occasions that can still bring the nation to a relative standstill. Last year's men's singles final drew in a peak audience of 7.5 million on BBC One, proving that traditionally huge events can still pull in huge TV audiences across the land. This year's final could be another blockbuster, with world No. 1 Jannik Sinner up against back-to-back reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz. Their Wimbledon final comes just five weeks after they faced off in the French Open final, an epic five-hour game that saw Alcaraz defeat Sinner. It's the building rivalry that many tennis fans have been waiting for, akin to the glory days of Nadal and Federer. But who will emerge triumphant? As for when and where you can watch the Wimbledon men's final, RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about how to watch in 2025. When is the Wimbledon 2025 men's final? Wimbledon will draw to a close with the men's final today, Sunday 13th July 2025. It will mark the end of the 138th edition of The Championships. What time is the Wimbledon 2025 men's final? The Wimbledon men's final will start at 4pm in a change to the usual schedule. The match is usually played at 2pm, but it has now been shifted to become the final match of the day on Centre Court. Play will commence following the women's doubles final. How to watch the Wimbledon 2025 men's final The men's final will be shown live on BBC One, with players walking on at 4pm with plenty of build-up beforehand. Viewers can also tune in via BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website or the app. For those unable to watch the match, BBC Radio 5 Live offers ball-by-ball commentary, while BBC’s highlights show Today at Wimbledon will provide highlights later in the evening. Who won Wimbledon last year? Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Wimbledon title in 2024 with a second consecutive victory over Novak Djokovic on Centre Court. Their first final encounter in 2023 was a tight five-set thriller, but Alcaraz stepped up to deliver a knockout performance to beat the Serbian star in straight sets last year. Alcaraz won 6-2 6-2 7-6 to claim last year's crown, and he will feel well-positioned to go deep into the tournament again. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is in the Royal Box at Wimbledon 2025 today?
All the latest details about which famous faces are sitting in the Royal Box at Wimbledon in 2025.
Wimbledon attracts all the big names from across showbiz, sport and royalty – and the 2025 tournament is no different. From senior royals to Leonardo DiCaprio, David Beckham to Hugh Grant, and sporting legends like Sir Mo Farah to Hollywood A-listers like Greta Gerwig, some of the most recognisable faces on the planet have assumed position in the outdoor box for the best of the action this year. Various guests are welcomed to the Royal Box through charitable causes, some represent institutions such as the NHS, and others have played – and triumphed – on Centre Court itself in years gone by. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about who is sitting in the Royal Box at Wimbledon today. Who is in the Royal Box at Wimbledon today? Saturday 12th July - Day 13 There were plenty more big names in the Royal Box for the Women's singles final on Saturday, the penultimate day of the tournament. Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, was in attendance as well as sporting stars Sir Mo Farah, Adam Peaty, Billie Jean King and Ilana Kloss. There were also names from the world of Hollywood including Greta Gerwig and Noah Baumbach, Stanley Tucci and Sam Mendes. Friday 11th July – Day 12 <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2025/07/Leonardo-DiCaprio-Wimbledon-b1b0afd.jpg" width="2894" height="1929" alt="Leonardo DiCaprio attends day twelve of the Wimbledon Tennis Championships at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club wearing a grey suit and white t-shirt." title="Celebrity Sightings At Wimbledon 2025 - Day 12" /> Once again, major Hollywood names graces the Royal Box as well similarly big names from the world of fashion. Vogue's global editorial director Dame Anna Wintour and fashion designer Tom Ford were present to watch the men's semi-finals, alongside acting stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Benedict Cumberbatch, as well as Rami Malek and James Norton. Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar was also in attendance, as well as Swedish former tennis player Bjorn Borg. Thursday 10th July – Day 11 Big names from the worlds of music and television were in prime positions for the action on Thursday. Ellie Goulding and Cliff Richard were present for the women's semi-finals, alongside Sir Stephen Fry, Ben Whishaw and Rob Brydon were also spotted. Jenna Coleman, David Suchet and five-time Wimbledon champion Björn Borg were also in attendance. Wednesday 9th July – Day 10 Her Majesty The Queen was in attendance for Day 10 to soak up Novak Djokovic on Centre Court. She was accompanied by two former Prime Ministers (well, sort of.) Former PM Sir John Major was seats away from Love, Actually PM Hugh Grant, who appeared to take a little snooze during play. Cricket nobility Kumar Sangakkara was present, while BBC Radio 4 journalist Nick Robinson was also in the house. Tuesday 8th July – Day 9 Sir Mark Rylance was among the eclectic mix of stars on Tuesday. Lady Sarah Chatto, daughter of Princess Margaret, niece of Queen Elizabeth II, cousin of King Charles III was present. Hollywood was represented by Jodie Foster and Richard E. Grant. Sir Jeremy Hunt, David Gower, Katherine Jenkins and Baronness Floella Benjamin were also spotted. Monday 7th July – Day 8 Who is the biggest name you can possibly think of attending Wimbledon in the Royal Box? If you thought Roger Federer, you would be correct. The Swiss maestro soaked up the adulation of the crowd as he took up a prime seat in the box. Royal in-laws Michael and Carole Middleton were also present, while King Frederik X of Denmark enjoyed the occasion. England cricket star Joe Root and former England bowler James Anderson were seen in the box, as well as Kenny and Gabby Logan, Michael McIntyre and Lenny Henry. Sunday 6th July – Day 7 Cricket legend Brian Lara headlined a mix of sporting heroes on Middle Sunday. Sky Sports News legend Chris Kamara, former swimming star Mark Foster and wheelchair tennis duo Alfie Hewitt and Gordon Reid were also in attendance. The line-up of Olympians and Paralympians included Sophie Capwell, Hannah Cockroft, Samantha Kinghorn and Katie Marchant. Team GB's 4x200m freestyle relay stars Duncan Scott, Matthew Richards, Tom Dean and James Guy were also present among many other big names. Saturday 5th July – Day 6 With the Lionesses kicking off their Women's Euro 2025 campaign, it is fitting that two England football stars - Fran Kirby and Beth England - are there to soak up the Wimbledon atmosphere. On football, former Liverpool player and now Sky Sports pundit Jamie Redknapp joins wife Frida Andersson in the stands. Outside of the beautiful game, plenty of Olympians are special guests at Wimbledon today, with sailing champion Ben Ainslie, cycling power couple Dame Laura Kenny and Sir Jason Kenny, Paralympic icon Jody Cundy and gold medal-winning rower Helen Glover all heading to SW19. Friday 4th July – Day 5 Today's line-up of famous faces in the Royal Box is packed with big names. Heavyweight boxing champion Anthony Joshua and promoter Eddie Hearn are among those set to soak up Emma Raducanu versus Aryna Sabalenka. Former Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker is present, while former Great British Bake Off host Dame Mary Berry is also in the house. Bringing a scientific vibe to the box, astronaut Tim Peake and physicist Brian Cox have been spotted. Thursday 3rd July – Day 4 Day 4 has brought a typically eclectic mix of celebrities and stars to the Royal Box. Politician William Hague was spotted taking in the action, while Dragon's Den star Deborah Meaden was also present. Environmental campaigner Feargal Sharkey and his wife Elizabeth sat alongside TV star Bear Grylls in the box as Dan Evans and Novak Djokovic opened the day's play. Actor Rory Kinnear, comedian Clive Anderson and former England rugby coach Sir Clive Woodward were also seen. Wednesday 2nd July – Day 3 Fresh off the back of closing out Glastonbury 2025 with a memorable Pyramid Stage set, Olivia Rodrigo headlined the Royal Box on Day 3. She was one of three Americans in attendance, with Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl and wrestler-turned-Hollywood actor John Cena also taking their seats. Mixing the old and new, the manager of the England men's football team Thomas Tuchel and one of his predecessors, Roy Hodgson, were also in the box. The list of Brits taking in proceedings on Centre Court included golfer Tommy Fleetwood, Olympic diving medallist Tom Daley, and actor Dominic Cooper. Tuesday 1st July – Day 2 Judy Murray was among the first celebrities spotted in the Royal Box on Tuesday as she soaked up the action. Of course, she'll have a much more relaxing time enjoying the tennis without being put through the ringer by Andy... Elsewhere, Pitch Perfect actress Rebel Wilson was seen taking in the first match of the day, while British actress Cate Blanchett sat alongside her mum, June, behind Pointless host Alexander Armstrong. Taking a deep breath before the Women's Euro 2025 storm, Director of Women's Football at The FA Sue Campbell was also noted in the box. Monday 30th June – Day 1 'Royal Box Watch' has started with a bang, with a touch of royalty and Sir David Beckham in the house for the opening day. Princess Beatrice and Sarah, Duchess of York, were among the esteemed guests as Carlos Alcaraz opened proceedings against Fabio Fognini. Beckham wasn't the only football icon – or Sir – in the box, as he was joined by former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate. Eddie Redmayne was also spotted, while couple Stuart Broad and Mollie King were also seen soaking up the plush surroundings. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Wimbledon 2025 TV channel and live stream: How to watch live coverage
Check out our comprehensive guide on how to watch Wimbledon 2025, including TV channel and live stream details.
This Wimbledon finals weekend has already gotten off to quite the start, with a triumphant win in the bag for Poland's Iga Świątek after defeating USA's Amanda Anisimova. While many may have been wishing for a longer match, the 57-minute game saw Świątek come away with quite the win after winning 6-0 6-0 against Anisimova. Anisimova did previously beat Wimbledon final shoe-in and world No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka in the semi-finals but just lacked the confidence on the day – easy enough to do when it's your first Grand Slam final. Wimbledon 2025 order of play: Full daily schedule Now, all eyes will be on today's anticipated men's singles final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Could Sinner bag his first title or will Alcaraz manage to get a rare third win in a row? We'll just have to wait and see but as for where to watch, scroll on to find out as RadioTimes.com brings you all the TV coverage details you need to watch Wimbledon 2025. Wimbledon 2025 on TV and live stream in UK You can watch Wimbledon 2025 live on BBC from Monday 30th June 2025 until Sunday 13th July 2025. Coverage begins around 11am UK time on either BBC One or BBC Two. Check our TV Guide for the specific channel and time each day. Alternatively, every session to be shown on BBC will also be live streamed via BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and BBC Red Button. iPlayer can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles. Wimbledon 2025 TV schedule All UK time. Sunday 13th July From 11am on BBC Two From 1pm on BBC One Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Wimbledon 2025 seeded players: Men's and women's seeds list and tracker
Your guide to the seeded players at Wimbledon 2025, including how each player is performing at SW19.
It's not a good year to be a seeded player at Wimbledon with a record number of top players exiting the competition before the third round. A total of 36 seeded players out of 64 across the men's and women's tournaments combined were eliminated from proceedings in the first four days. In the women's draw, four of the top five seeds fell early on, including French Open champion Coco Gauff at the first hurdle. The competition is set up beautifully for an unpredictable second week, but will any of the lower-profile dark horses make the most of the depleted field? RadioTimes.com brings you the full list of men's and women's seeded players at Wimbledon 2025. Wimbledon 2025 seeded players (men) Jannik Sinner (ITA) Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) Alexander Zverev (GER) – Eliminated first round Jack Draper (GBR) – Eliminated second round Taylor Fritz (USA) Novak Djokovic (SRB) Lorenzo Musetti (ITA) – Eliminated first round Holger Rune (DEN) – Eliminated first round Daniil Medvedev (RUS) – Eliminated first round Ben Shelton (USA) – Eliminated quarter-finals Alex de Minaur (AUS) – Eliminated fourth round Frances Tiafoe (USA) – Eliminated second round Tommy Paul (USA) – Eliminated second round Andrey Rublev (RUS) – Eliminated fourth round Jakub Mensik (CZE) – Eliminated third round Francisco Cerundolo (ARG) – Eliminated first round Karen Khachanov (RUS) – Eliminated quarter-finals Ugo Humbert (FRA) – Eliminated first round Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) – Eliminated fourth round Alexei Popyrin (AUS) – Eliminated first round Tomas Machac (CZE) – Eliminated second round Flavio Cobolli (ITA) – Eliminated quarter-finals Jiri Lehecka (CZE) – Eliminated second round Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) – Retired first round Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) – Eliminated second round Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (ESP) – Eliminated third round Denis Shapovalov (CAN) – Eliminated first round Alexander Bublik (KAZ) – Eliminated first round Brandon Nakashima (USA) – Eliminated third round Alex Michelsen (USA) – Eliminated first round Tallon Griekspoor (NED) – Eliminated first round Matteo Berrettini (ITA) – Eliminated first round Wimbledon 2025 seeded players (women) Aryna Sabalenka (BLR) Coco Gauff (USA) – Eliminated first round Jessica Pegula (USA) – Eliminated first round Jasmine Paolini (ITA) – Eliminated second round Qinwen Zheng (CHN) – Eliminated first round Madison Keys (USA) – Eliminated third round Mirra Andreeva (RUS) – Eliminated quarter-finals Iga Swiatek (POL) Paula Badosa (ESP) – Eliminated first round Emma Navarro (USA) – Eliminated fourth round Elena Rybakina (KAZ) – Eliminated third round Diana Shnaider (RUS) – Eliminated first round Amanda Anisimova (USA) Elina Svitolina (UKR) – Eliminated third round Karolina Muchova (CZE) – Eliminated first round Daria Kasatkina (RUS) – Eliminated third round Barbora Krejcikova (CZE) – Eliminated third round Ekaterina Alexandrova (RUS) – Eliminated fourth round Liudmila Samsonova (RUS) – Eliminated quarter-finals Jelena Ostapenko (LAT) – Eliminated first round Beatriz Haddad Maia (BRA) – Eliminated second round Donna Vekic (CRO) – Eliminated second round Clara Tauson (DEN) – Eliminated fourth round Elise Mertens (BEL) – Eliminated fourth round Magdalena Frech (POL) – Eliminated first round Marta Kostyuk (UKR) – Eliminated first round Magda Linette (POL) – Eliminated first round Sofia Kenin (USA) – Eliminated second round Leylah Fernandez (CAN) – Eliminated second round Linda Noskova (CZE) – Eliminated fourth round Ashlyn Krueger (USA) – Eliminated second round McCartney Kessler (USA) – Eliminated first round Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is Novak Djokovic's next match at Wimbledon 2025?
Your guide to when Novak Djokovic plays next at Wimbledon 2025.
Hated, adored but never ignored. Novak Djokovic remains a blockbuster attraction at Wimbledon and will return to the Championships seeking another title despite sliding away from the summit of elite tennis. The Serbian superstar is a seven-time champion at SW19 and has reached the last two finals, only to be halted by Carlos Alcaraz on both occasions. The changing of the guard has seen the 38-year-old fail to challenge for every title on the ATP Tour, but he remains one of the players nobody wants to draw at the Championships. Djokovic hasn't played since reaching the French Open semi-finals at the start of June, so he's coming in with limited time on grass this summer. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about Novak Djokovic's next match at Wimbledon 2025. When does Novak Djokovic play next at Wimbledon 2025? Novak Djokovic will play Jannik Sinner [1] on Friday 11th July 2025 in the semi-finals. The match is second on Centre Court following the conclusion of Carlos Alcaraz versus Taylor Fritz. We expect this could be around 4pm but this is subject to change. Check out our daily updated Wimbledon order of play for the latest timings Novak Djokovic Wimbledon 2025 results R1: [6] Novak Djokovic (SRB) 6-1 6-7 6-2 6-2 Alexandre Müller (FRA) R2: [6] Novak Djokovic (SRB) 6-3 6-2 6-0 Dan Evans (GBR) R3: [6] Novak Djokovic (SRB) 6-3 6-0 6-4 Miomir Kecmanovic (SRB) R4: [6] Novak Djokovic (SRB) 1-6 6-4 6-4 6-4 [11] Alex de Minaur QF: [6] Novak Djokovic (SRB) 6-7 6-2 7-5 6-4 [22] Flavio Cobolli (ITA) SF: [6] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v [1] Jannik Sinner (ITA) Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Wimbledon 2025 British players: Which Brits are playing today?
Your complete guide to British players at Wimbledon in 2025.
All Brits have been eliminated from Wimbledon in 2025. We've been here before: It's sunny, it's Wimbledon, we've all had a strawberry or two more than we should have, and we're making big predictions about British players going all the way. It was a terrific start to the week for homegrown players with seven Brits winning on a record-breaking opening day, but the hype has cooled off into the second week with just one British singles player left standing. No.4 seed Jack Draper fell in a shock defeat to Marin Cilic, while Arthur Fery, Dan Evans and Jack Pinnington Jones all tumbled out of the men's competition towards the end of the third round, leaving Cam Norrie as the last man standing. Sonay Kartal was the last remaining British woman but she was dispatched on Sunday. RadioTimes.com tracks the progress of British players involved in the men's and women's singles competitions at Wimbledon 2025. British players on today at Wimbledon 2025 Subject to change. Men's singles N/A Women's singles N/A Which British players are in Wimbledon 2025? Men's and women's singles players. Alphabetical order. Men's singles Arthur Fery (WC) – Lost to Luciano Darderi in Round 2 Billy Harris (unseeded) – Lost to Nuno Borges in Round 2 Cam Norrie (unseeded) – Lost to Carlos Alcaraz in quarter-finals Dan Evans (WC) – Lost to Novak Djokovic in Round 2 George Loffhagen (WC) – Lost to Pedro Martinez in Round 1 Henry Searle (WC) – Lost to Ethan Quinn in Round 1 Jack Draper (No. 4 seed) – Lost to Marin Cilic in Round 2 Jacob Fearnley (unseeded) – Lost to Joao Fonseca in Round 1 Jack Pinnington Jones (WC) – Lost to Flavio Cobolli in Round 2 Jay Clarke (WC) – Lost to Dan Evans in Round 1 Johannus Monday (WC) – Lost to Tommy Paul in Round 1 Oliver Crawford (WC) – Lost to Mattia Bellucci in Round 1 Oliver Tarvet (WC) – Lost to Carlos Alcaraz in Round 2 Women's singles Emma Raducanu (unseeded) – Lost to Aryna Sabalenka in Round 3 Fran Jones (WC) – Lost to Yuliia Starodubtseva in Round 1 Katie Boulter (unseeded) – Lost to Solana Sierra in Round 2 Hannah Klugman (WC) – Lost to Leylah Fernandez in Round 1 Harriet Dart (WC) – Lost to Dalma Galfi in Round 1 Heather Watson (WC) – Lost to Clara Tauson in Round 1 Jodie Burrage (WC) – Lost to Caty McNally in Round 1 Mika Stojsavljevic (WC) – Lost to Ashlyn Krueger in Round 1 Mingge Xu (WC) – Lost to Emma Raducanu in Round 1 Sonay Kartal (unseeded) – Lost to Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in Round 3 Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Wimbledon boss confirmed electronic line call "cannot be appealed or overturned" prior to incorrect decision controversy
The high-profile moment played out over the weekend.
Wimbledon organisers have apologised after its electronic line-calling system was turned off in error during a game between Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova and Sonay Kartal on Centre Court. The controversial moment unfolded when there was no "out" call when a backhand from Kartal went long, with Pavlyuchenkova having seen the ball was out. Speaking with Radio Times magazine before Wimbledon got under way, tournament director Jamie Baker confirmed that the introduction of the system meant that any decision made by electronic line-calling would be final and could not be "appealed or overturned". During play on court, chair umpire Nico Helwerth halted play before he announced that the system "was unfortunately unable to track the last point". Baker previously said: "But if a player wants to see the image of the ball on the line, they can request it theoretically limitless times during a match – although that never happens because one of the benefits is that there’s genuine acceptance now of the calls being made. "It’s very helpful for a player to know there's no doubt. In my career I lost multiple matches because I lost my cool when I felt I had a bad call from a line judge. That whole dynamic has disappeared and it's one less thing to get annoyed about." A spokesperson for the All England Club later said the technology was "deactivated in error on part of the server's side of the court for one game". During that time, three calls on the affected side of the court were not picked up by the system. "We have apologised to the players involved," a spokesperson for the All England Club said. "We continue to have full confidence in the accuracy of the ball-tracking technology. In this instance, there was a human error and as a consequence we have fully reviewed our processes and made the appropriate changes." Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is Jack Draper's next match at Wimbledon 2025?
Your guide to when Jack Draper plays next at Wimbledon 2025.
Jack Draper was eliminated on Thursday 3rd July by Marin Cilic in the second round. He couldn't, could he? Jack Draper has enjoyed a breakout year on the ATP Tour and enters Wimbledon with a genuine shot at winning on home turf at SW19. Draper has arrived at the Championships as the world No. 4 – and the fourth seed in the competition. He faces a tricky route to the final following the draw, but has looked sharp in 2025 and will be brimming with confidence. Draper has an opportunity to introduce himself to the British public at large over the coming days, especially if he can force his way into the second week of action. He is among a strong cluster of homegrown talents, including Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter, who both rank around the No. 40 spot in the world with momentum on their side. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about Jack Draper's next match at Wimbledon 2025. When does Jack Draper play next at Wimbledon 2025? Jack Draper will play Marin Čilić on Thursday 3rd July 2025 in the second round. Their match is the third and final one scheduled for Court No.1. It begin following the completion of Maria Sakkari v Elena Rybakina with an approximate time of 3:30pm UK time but this is subject to change. Check out our daily updated Wimbledon order of play for the latest timings Jack Draper Wimbledon 2025 results R1: [4] Jack Draper (GBR) 6-2 6-2 2-1 ret. Sebastian Baez (ARG) R2: [4] Jack Draper (GBR) v Marin Čilić (CRO) Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Longest tennis matches of all time ranked
Where were you during John Isner versus Nicolas Mahut?
Tennis is a sport of endurance, with long rallies, epic sets, and marathon matches that push players to their physical and emotional limits. The court becomes a gruelling arena where athletes are isolated for hours, locked in relentless one-on-one duels that test their resilience and determination, and even their bladders. Many players have experienced the heartbreak of losing monumental matches after battling fiercely for hours, only to see victory slip away in a matter of seconds. Such is the nature of tennis. RadioTimes.com delves into the history books to uncover the longest matches ever played in tennis, showcasing the sport's most epic endurance tests. What is the longest tennis match of all time? 11 hours, 5 minutes John Isner def. Nicolas Mahut 2010 Wimbledon Round 1: 6-4 3-6 6-7 7-6 70-68 4 hours and 22 minutes goes down as an extremely long tennis match regardless, but that time does not mark the longest match ever, only the difference between the first and second longest singles matches in the history of tennis. A first round encounter at Wimbledon in 2010 saw an American and a Frenchman make a piece of sporting history that will almost certainly never be surpassed. Beginning on 22nd June, the now fabled Court 18 at the All-England Club hosted a three-day epic that ended on 24th June. Big-serving American John Isner (No.23 seed) defeated French qualifier Nicolas Mahut in an unprecedented event lasting an astonishing 183 games. The match mesmerised spectators, players, fans, and even the scoreboard, which was only programmed to go to 50-50. In total, the match took 11 hours and 5 minutes, with history being shattered almost every time one of the gladiators on court held their serve. Finally, Isner converted his fifth match point (four of which came the previous day) to send both players into an exhausted embrace at the net. Each player was presented with a crystal bowl following the match to recognise their immense achievement, and fans who visit Court 18 can now see a special plaque commemorating the match. Isner was handily beaten in the next round, but the pair would meet on the same court in the same round a year later in a far more conventional affair. The match would have a lasting impact on the sport, with its existence being a key factor in all Grand Slams now operating with a final set tie-break, meaning we will never see its like again. Longest tennis matches of all time 11 hours, 5 minutes – John Isner def. Nicolas Mahut – 2010 Wimbledon R1 - 6-4 3-6 6-7 7-6 70-68 6 hours, 43 minutes – Leonardo Mayer def. João Souza – 2015 Davis Cup R1 - 7-6 7-6 5-7 5-7 15-13 6 hours, 36 minutes – Kevin Anderson def. John Isner – 2018 Wimbledon SF - 7-6 6-7 6-7 6-4 26-24 6 hours, 33 minutes – Fabrice Santoro def. Arnaud Clément – 2004 French Open R1 – 6-4 6-3 6-7 3-6 16-14 6 hours, 31 minutes – Vicki Nelson def. Jean Hepner – 1984 CFB International R1 – 6-4 7-6 Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Wimbledon 2025 FAQs and facts: Your bizarre, weird and wonderful questions answered
Don't spend another summer wondering what 'love' is or why tennis balls are stored in the fridge – we've got all the answers you need.
Admit it. Wimbledon is the only tennis you watch all year long, and you're feeling a rusty ahead of the 2025 edition. You love it, you guzzle down Wimbledon each summer like the final puddle of double cream in your strawberry bowl, only... it just keeps raising more questions. No, we're not delving into the potential record-breaking feat of Novak Djokovic or the nostalgic absence of Andy Murray, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal. Instead, we’re diving into the curious world of Wimbledon oddities: ever wondered why players strictly adhere to an all-white dress code, or why 27,000 kilograms of strawberries are consumed each year? And what's with that peculiar pineapple perched atop the trophy? This year, RadioTimes.com is your guide to these delightful mysteries. Buckle up as we unravel the eccentricities of Wimbledon 2025, ensuring you're the trivia champion of your next tennis watch party. Can Wimbledon players go to the toilet during a match? Wimbledon rules permit players to "request permission to leave the court for a reasonable time for a toilet break", but this must be taken during a set break and cannot be used for any other purpose. Male and female players are allowed two toilet breaks per match, while doubles teams must share their allocated number of breaks. The rulebook also states "the nearest assigned bathroom should be used" and that a line judge must accompany the player to ensure they "do not use the break for any other purpose". Why are Wimbledon tennis balls kept in the fridge? Don't you hate it when you're searching for that jar of mayo at the back of the fridge and you can't see past the Wimbledon tennis balls spilling out? Throughout history, fridges have been deployed at the side of courts to maintain the consistency of bounce in every ball while they're waiting to be used. The 53,000 balls used at the tournament will be kept at 20 degrees until it's their time to shine. How loudly do Wimbledon players grunt? Maria Sharapova would commonly tip over 100 decibels on court, while Monica Seles and Jimmy Connors were the earliest known pioneers of 'The Grunt'. How much will strawberries and cream cost at Wimbledon? A portion of 10 strawberries (minimum) and a lashing of cream will set you back £2.50 at the Championships, a price that has been frozen for the last 13 years. Take that, inflation! The strawberries are always Grade 1 from farms in Kent, and they are picked at 4:00am on the day they are sold and scoffed at Wimbledon. More than 166,000 portions were sold during the two-week 2018 tournament – but wait, why are we eating them at Wimbledon? Why do people eat strawberries and cream at Wimbledon? The delicious snack was served to 200 punters at the 1877 Championships and the tradition is still going strong more than 140 years later. But the origin story of strawberries and cream allegedly dates back to 1509, when Thomas Wolsey – a powerful figure around the time of King Henry XIII – served up the treat to guests at a banquet. Wolsey's own palace also boasted tennis courts, where staff would be deployed to bring strawberries and cream to guests. A simple luxury fit for a king. What length is the grass on Centre Court? The first cut in preparation for the Championships shaves the lawn down to 25mm, before the winter sees another reduction down to around 13mm. However, this figure can only be reached without trimming off more than a third of the original length at a time, to avoid weakening the individual grass blades. The surfaces are then cut by 1mm per week from approximately nine weeks before the tournament, down to the optimum playing height of 8mm. In the four weeks leading up to the tournament, the grass is mowed every day to ensure the 8mm length is adhered to. Think about that next time you mow the lawn! Can I play on Centre Court? No. Sorry. Do ball boys and girls get paid? In 2015, the going rate for two weeks work at the tournament was £200 per ball boy or girl, and they were also allowed to keep the snazzy Ralph Lauren tennis uniforms worn during the Championships. Local school headmasters are asked to select their best and brightest, and 700 applicants are narrowed down to around 250 hard-working, unsung heroes. Why do players wear white at Wimbledon? The original reason for cracking out the tennis whites was to prevent sweat patches prominently showing through – a disaster for the social elite types back in the day. The tradition stuck and a fresh set of rules in 2014 stated that only "a single trim of colour" no wider than 10mm is allowed on the neckline, sleeves or even underwear. This is a rule the All England Club takes seriously – Roger Federer's trainers were banned from the tournament in 2013 because the soles were orange. Are tennis balls yellow or green? When it comes to the colour of tennis balls, we're inclined to fall in line with whatever Roger Federer thinks. "They're yellow, right?" said Federer in 2018. Who are we to argue? How long does it take to close the Centre Court roof? The roof itself is a speedy mover, switching from open to closed (and vice versa) in just 10 minutes. However, a 45-minute stoppage may be required while the air-conditioning system acclimatises the arena to become an indoor venue. What is inside a tennis ball? A kinder egg toy? Strawberries and cream? Pimm's? A total vacuum? A wormhole? Nah, it's just air inside a tennis ball. Or nitrogen, for those who want to inflate tennis balls for longer. What TFL zone is Wimbledon in? Wimbledon sits in Zone 3. More than 12 million people pile through the barriers each year, with many heading to The Championships. Why is there a pineapple on top of the Wimbledon trophy? You've never noticed before, have you? Legitimately, nobody really knows. In 2017, a spokesperson for the Wimbledon Museum told Express.co.uk that the origin story of the immortalised golden fruit contains “very few facts”, though one reasonable explanation is that pineapples were once a rarity, a sign of honour and wealth in society. What is love? Haddaway didn't know the answer back in 1993 and almost three decades later we're still struggling to find the answer... View oEmbed on the source website When a player doesn't have a point in a game, yet their opponent has scored, you'll hear "15-love" despite the scoreboard displaying 15-0. The Oxford Dictionary recognised the phrase 'for love' as "without stakes being wagered" and that could result in 'love' replacing 'zero/nothing'. A French myth suggests love came from l'ouef, the word for egg, and that a zero on the scoreboard resembles an egg. We're not buying it. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. 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What are tie-breaks in tennis? Wimbledon rules explained
Everything you need to know about tennis tie-breaks.
"Play the big points well" is a common mantra in tennis, emphasising the need for players to be at their best during the most crucial moments. Tie breaks have historically been where some of Tennis’ greatest matches have been decided, making them not only important but a tantalizing spectacle After hours of intense rallies and momentum swings, a match can boil down to just a few key points. These high-stakes scenarios are seen as mini-matches within the match, offering some of the most thrilling moments in the sport. The game’s top players often excel in tie-breaks, showcasing their mental fortitude and clutch performance. Tie-break rules have evolved over the years to keep pace with the changing dynamics of tennis. RadioTimes.com explains how tie-breaks work and why they're becoming even more prominent in Grand Slam tournaments. What is a tie-break in tennis? The formula is simple. A tie-break is a one-off game held to decide the winner of a set when two players are locked at 6-6. This mini match is a simple first-to-seven-points shoot-out, with the winner being the first player to hit that magic number. However, if the players involved in the tie-break are locked at six points apiece, then the tie-break continues until one player achieves a two-point lead to win the tie-break and the set. Why does tennis have tie-breaks? In short, tie-breaks are important to cap the length of a match, but they haven't always been a thing. Cast your mind back to Wimbledon 2010, when the longest match of all time lasted 11 hours and five minutes. It ran over three days, with 138 games occurring in the final set. This match, among others, also led to tennis adopting the tie-break in the final sets of Grand Slams. Up until 2018, a tie-break would only be used during matches and not as a tool to help it conclude in final sets. But that has changed. Final set tie-break rules Tie-breaks that decide matches at Grand Slams follow the same format as traditional tie-breaks but run up to 10 points with the ‘win by two’ rule still in place. This is designed to help both players and fans, by protecting players from long, gruelling encounters during a Grand Slam fortnight and providing more concentrated moments of excitement for fans. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
A serve is arguably a tennis player's greatest weapon and a fundamental element in the arsenal of any elite competitor. The best serves on the tour blend sheer power with razor-sharp precision, creating a formidable advantage. Consider Novak Djokovic, who has spent years refining his serve to achieve pinpoint accuracy, or Serena Williams, renowned as the greatest server in the history of women's tennis. While these serves are technically masterful, possessing one of the fastest serves allows players to dominate, taking the racquet out of their opponent's hand and simplifying the game. In 2025, the race for the fastest serve is heating up. Young American Ben Shelton will be knocking on the door of the men's record, bringing fresh excitement to the court. While on the women's side, Elena Rybakina, Naomi Osaka, and Liudmila Samsonova have smashed their way into the top ten fastest serves, showcasing incredible power and precision. RadioTimes.com delves into the details of these powerful servers, highlighting the biggest and fastest serves ever recorded in both the men's and women's games. How fast is an average tennis serve? The standard speeds for professional players are around 120mph (190-200 km/h) for the men, and 105mph (170-180 km/h) for the women. Those numbers alone, on average across every serve, are enough to put us into a dizzying spin, wondering how any serve is ever returned. What is the fastest tennis serve ever recorded? The quickest serve ever was reportedly hit by giant Australian Sam Groth in Busan, South Korea, in 2012 - with a serve clocking in at a mesmerising 163.7 mph (263.4 km/h). However, this fact is contested. Groth’s serve came during a Challenger event – the step below the ATP Tour – meaning it was tracked using different equipment to Grand Slam games. Instead, former Wimbledon semi-finalist John Isner’s 157.2 mph (253 km/h) serve in 2016 is the official fastest. For more Wimbledon features, check out: Wimbledon FAQs, facts and figures | How does Wimbledon Hawk-Eye work? What is the fastest women's tennis serve ever? Top of the serving tree for the women is relatively unknown Spanish player Georgina García Pérez, who slammed down a 136.7 mph (220 km/h) rocket in Hungary in 2018. The politics of what is and isn’t recognised come into play again here as former Wimbledon finalist Sabine Lisicki holds the official title for her 131 mph (210.8 km/h) effort in 2014. To add context, undeniable GOAT Serena Williams’s fastest serve of her career was 128.3 mph (206.4 km/h). Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
In the Arena: Serena Williams isn’t really about tennis – it’s about the solitude suffered by the elite athlete
Can sport transcend objectification and value female players for their ability?
This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. As we’ve come to expect from the best sporting documentaries, they’re never really about sport. Thus, Serena Williams: in the Arena isn’t really about tennis. It’s actually about the strains of solitude suffered by the long-career elite athlete, especially one who plays alone in a gladiatorial game designed, as Annabel Croft told RT, “to expose your psyche”. And it’s about the loneliness at the top of the tree, which Williams puts like this: “When you’re the best, no one really talks to you. They look at you and want what you have. I had a big red X on my back.” If all this sounds hard enough already, throw in being a woman, who is black, from Compton, Los Angeles, famous for its music and infamous for its history of gangs and guns, and eight episodes becomes only just enough to document the rollercoaster fortunes of the finest female player of this, or perhaps any, century with 23 grand slam titles to her name. One who has overcome abuse for her skin colour, her body type, her temperament, and her biggest emotional hurdle – beating her own sister Venus. The statistics are impressive, but it wasn’t just what she did, it was the way she did it. In 2001, as a 19-year-old in one of her first finals, at Indian Wells in her home state, Williams was booed by the entire stadium because her sister had withdrawn from their semi-final the previous day. Williams won, but was so traumatised she stayed away for 14 years. In 2015, she won the French Open with a head cold so bad she was nearly asleep. In 2017, she won the Australian Open aged 35, without dropping a set the whole fortnight, days after she’d discovered she was expecting her first child. This is the stuff of classical Greek myth, so why isn’t she universally loved and admired? It’s educational to watch fellow tennis great Martina Navratilova chatting to Amol Rajan for one of his sit-down interviews. Twenty years before commentators were suggesting that “the Williams sisters’ ability to overpower other women was hurting the game”, Navratilova was the darling of women’s tennis. She received courtside ovations first for her courage in leaving behind communist Czechoslovakia as a teenager and then for coming out as gay in 1981. But then she improved her fitness and, as she tells Rajan, “I started winning and that became a problem.” Navratilova laments that women are still judged by a different metric from men: “They say, ‘You’re so competitive.’ Am I supposed to go on the court and try to lose? Would they say that to Rafa Nadal?” It’s as though in the recesses of many fans’ psyches, women should still be playing tennis in broderie anglaise petticoats between sips of tea from china cups. So which female players do people like? You mean apart from Anna Kournikova, who made a reported $10 million through endorsements despite never winning one WTA singles title? Go figure. But a glance at the list of recent number one ranked women players is revealing. Maria Sharapova was as talented as she was glamorous, but I do wonder if Williams would have received the same rapturous welcome back to the sport after a drugs ban. Chris Evert and Steffi Graf both combined grace with athleticism, their popularity compounded by romances with equally popular male players – Evert once engaged to Connors, Graf married to Andre Agassi. I guess we have to accept televised sport is as much entertainment and fantasy as it is competition, with its requisite heroes, heroines and villains. In that narrative, Williams achieved her fairy-tale ending, bowing out at the 2018 US Open, cheered to the rafters as an old player, a new mum. Meanwhile, her young rival Naomi Osaka was booed for beating her. Williams was supportive but there was nothing she could do. The big red X had found a new back. The latest issue of Radio Times is out now – subscribe here. Check out more of our Entertainment coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Can Britain rule Wimbledon again? Tennis legends share what it really takes to win
John McEnroe, Virginia Wade, Tim Henman and Annabel Croft on what it takes to be Britain’s best player.
This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. For 77 years, we Brits got to host the world’s most prestigious tennis tournament – we could lay claim to the greenest grass, the brightest balls and the purplest towels – but when it came to the actual sport, we could not produce a men’s singles winner to emulate, as the commentators always told us, “the great Fred Perry”, three-times winner 1934–6. That all changed in 2013 when Andy Murray emotionally lifted the trophy (a feat he repeated in 2016). Meanwhile, our last women’s champion was Virginia Wade in 1977. What does it take to make a British number one and for them to triumph on the courts of SW19? For John McEnroe, who won in 1981, 1983 and 1984, the lesson from Murray’s success is that there is no one single lesson. “Guys like Andy Murray have that competitive fire and drive that very few people have,” he tells RT. “Look at the people he had to go against – the three guys [Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic]. “There’s a bucketload of history he’s gone through ever since he was a kid. I don’t know if the Dunblane tragedy [the mass school shooting in Murray’s home town in March 1996] affected him: could he dig deeper and find a reservoir of will that maybe others couldn’t because he was close to this happening?” The signs are positive for current British number one Jack Draper: “I remember seeing Jack when he was a little kid,” says McEnroe. “He came to my tennis academy. He was probably 14. The guy was tiny! I was thinking, ‘He seems good, but…’ and then you see him now… I didn’t see that coming, that he’d be this strapping six foot three great athlete – and be the player he is.” According to Wade, Draper “has a good head on his shoulders”, while former US Open champion Emma Raducanu, who has been vying for the women’s British number one spot with Katie Boulter, “has all the ingredients: physically great, fantastic serve, groundstrokes – she should be in the top ten”. But the game has changed since Wade lifted the trophy in the year of the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. She laughs. “Well, for starters, I had a beautiful wooden racket with gut strings, but if I tried to use it now, the ball wouldn’t go anywhere.” Expectations of fitness are also different: “Now, it’s so powerful and the players are extremely fit, because there’s so much stamina needed. The endurance factor is the difference between winning and losing. We were always fit but it wasn’t the overriding point when we were playing; it was skill, variety and strategy.” Four-times Wimbledon semi-finalist Tim Henman sounds nostalgic for such times, before it became a contest of physicality from the baseline, telling RT: “If I could influence the sport, I would bring more variation to the court surfaces, so you get the contrasting styles.” Another former British number one, Annabel Croft, highlights the ever-mushrooming entourages around the top players. “There are sports psychologists, nutritionists, physios – and they all travel as a team. I had one coach, and I’d be on the phone booking my bus to the next tournament. The money on offer is also huge.” Draper’s team remains small. According to Henman, “There’s no right or wrong, but it’s a global game, the standard is high, you can’t leave any stone unturned.” Wade admires the fact that Djokovic, holder of seven Wimbledon titles, “has realised he doesn’t really need a coach. I don’t think the coach should be the shoulder you cry on when you’re upset, because they begin to identify with your limitations, and stop seeing you objectively.” They’re all happy they didn’t have to deal with the scrutiny and abuse now reaching players via social media. Katie Boulter recently revealed that receiving death threats had become the norm for some players, and Wade is clearly enraged on her behalf: “It’s terrible, particularly for women. There was always press around, and I learnt early you needed someone to filter all that and warn you. I wouldn’t go near social media if I was playing today.” Henman reflects: “When I was playing, the written press was a lot bigger, with more journalists at tournaments, but it didn’t interest me. For this generation, those opinions out there on social media are irrelevant and a distraction. I’d say focus on controlling what you can – your preparations and performance.” As tireless competitors and lovers of the game, they can say instantly what they would change if they had their time again. For Wade, “a two-handed backhand and a better forehand” and for Henman, “I would have developed a baseline game” (as well as serve and volley)”. As we pin our hopes of success at Wimbledon on Draper, Raducanu and Boulter in this era of huge winnings, global glory and daily discipline, Croft stresses the need to remember it remains a sport: “When I speak to kids, I remind them tennis is meant to be fun. Play with freedom and, like life, it’s one point at a time. I wish I could have seen where tennis fitted into the bigger picture of my life. But you only get that with hindsight.” The latest issue of Radio Times is out now – subscribe here. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. 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Queen at Live Aid in 1985 and Wimbledon feature on this week's Radio Times covers
Roger Taylor and Brian May recall the day Queen rocked the world, plus find out what it takes to be a British number one at Wimbledon.
With Wimbledon still hogging the schedules when this issue goes "live", we thought it would be a great idea to find out what it takes to be a British number one. It must be strange to spend most weeks of your playing year as a "plucky Brit" who is loved by a nation for just getting past the third round of a tournament, then arrive in SW19 and be expected by the entire country to win the whole thing. In this week's Radio Times magazine, Annabel Croft and Tim Henman are among our guides to having great expectation thrust upon one's shoulders. We are also approaching the 40th anniversary of Live Aid and to help celebrate, RT's Caroline Frost spoke to two people who created quite a stir when they took the stage on that hot Saturday afternoon. Queen's Brian May and Roger Taylor reminisce about what is widely regarded as the greatest rock performance of all time. May says, "It was one of the few moments in anyone's life that you know you're doing something for all the right reasons." I shall do what I did on the day. Watch the whole thing on TV with all the windows open, thought this time it won't be in a shared kitchen on a 13-inch black-and-white portable TV. How times have changed... The latest issue of Radio Times is out now – subscribe here. Also in this week's Radio Times: As the dystopian drama The Handmaid's Tale draws to a close, costume designer Leslie Kavanagh reveals how she styled the future. "My house is a visual diary of my life..." But why is Johnny Vegas turning his collection into a fledgling business? The White Lotus star Will Sharp talks teaming up with Girls' Lena Dunham - and fighting Richard E Grant. Did you know you can now order a previous edition of Radio Times magazine with our new back issues service? Check out more of our Documentaries coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what's on tonight. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Why are there no line judges at Wimbledon 2025?
The future has arrived, but not everyone is pleased about it...
After 148 years standing watching over the lawns at Wimbledon, line judges have been given a taste of their own medicine – "OUT!" The blue-and-white-striped shirts will not feature in the tournament this year, and it's unlikely we'll ever see them again following a major overhaul at the All England Club. Fans have already taken to social media to express their dismay at the lack of line judges at a tournament that has undergone little change over the decades to maintain its prestige as the premier grand slam in tennis. But why have line judges been replaced? And how will players know when their ball has drifted beyond the white lines? RadioTimes.com explains why line judges will not be seen at Wimbledon 2025. Why are there no line judges at Wimbledon 2025? Line judges have been replaced by an automated system implemented by other major tennis competitions around the world. Instead of humans calling a ball out, the new system provides accurate ball-tracking technology that can alert the match umpire and players to a stray shot. Think of the new technology as a real-time version of the Hawk-Eye challenge system, only players are not required – or able – to protest the call and will instead be alerted during play. Yes, that also means that, as well as line judges being given the boot, rising claps to welcome a challenge replay will also become a thing of the past. Of the 300 line judges from previous tournaments, around 80 will still be seen around courts in an assistant role for players or should the technology fail, but Wimbledon as we know it will never quite look – or feel, or sound – the same again. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Wimbledon 2025 highlights: What time is the daily BBC highlights show?
Your complete guide to Wimbledon highlights throughout the tournament in 2025.
Dare we say it? There is almost too much Wimbledon action to savour? With up to 18 courts in action at once, keeping track of the comings and goings, the big moments and the low-key storylines can be a challenge to say the least. Thankfully, you're in safe hands with regular highlights throughout the two weeks and a nightly show to keep you abreast of all the developments. RadioTimes.com brings you the round-up of all the ways to watch Wimbledon 2025 highlights. How to watch Wimbledon 2025 highlights The BBC boasts extensive live coverage of Wimbledon throughout the day, but if you can't tune in all day long, fear not! Today at Wimbledon is a nightly highlights show on BBC Two, bringing viewers all the big moments and developing storylines in an hour-long show. Qasa Alom will present the show that was previously spearheaded by Clare Balding, who is now lead presenter after Sue Barker stepped down. Coverage is available on BBC Two or on a range of devices via BBC iPlayer. What time is Today at Wimbledon on? Today at Wimbledon will air at 9pm on each day of the Championships from Monday 30th June onwards in the first week. The schedule will change in the second week, with fewer matches meaning the highlights show will be broadcast at 8pm. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Wimbledon 2025 radio coverage: Listen to the Championships tennis live and online
Your guide to listening to Wimbledon 2025 live on radio and online.
There may be extensive TV coverage of Wimbledon throughout the Championships, but it's not the only way you can stay tuned into the live action throughout each day. Live sport pairs wonderfully well with the radio, and fans have the option to listen to extensive broadcasts of matches from SW19. The BBC will air comprehensive coverage from Wimbledon, offering a fresh route to tune in on the go, whether you're in the office, driving, or simply prefer listening to the latest action over watching it develop. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about listening to Wimbledon 2025 on the radio. Wimbledon 2025 on radio The BBC will broadcast live coverage of matches throughout Wimbledon 2025 across its radio platforms. Coverage will be live on either BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra or BBC Sounds. BBC Radio 5 Live is available on DAB radio, MW 693 kHz, 909 kHz and 990 kHz, or you can tune into the station via most TV packages. Listen to Wimbledon 2025 online Online radio coverage – including BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra – will be available on the BBC Sounds app or via the BBC Sport website. This is the easiest way to tune in to listen, with coverage available on a host of devices – from laptops and computers to portable devices such as smartphones and tablets. Wimbledon 2025 radio schedule All UK time. All radio broadcasts available on BBC Sounds app and BBC Sport website. Monday 30th June From 12:30pm – Radio 5 Live Tuesday 1st July From 12:30pm – Radio 5 Live Wednesday 2nd July From 1pm – Radio 5 Live Thursday 3rd July From 12:30pm – Radio 5 Live Friday 4th July From 12:30pm – Radio 5 Live Saturday 5th July From 12pm – Radio 5 Live Sunday 6th July From 12pm – Radio 5 Live Monday 7th July From 12:30pm – Radio 5 Live Tuesday 8th July From 12:30pm – Radio 5 Live Wednesday 9th July From 1pm – Radio 5 Live Thursday 10th July From 12:30pm – Radio 5 Live Friday 11th July From 12:30pm – Radio 5 Live Saturday 12th July From TBC – Radio 5 Live Sunday 13th July From TBC – Radio 5 Live Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Wimbledon 2025 prize money round by round confirmed
Your guide to Wimbledon 2025 confirmed prize money.
The Wimbledon 2025 prize money has been confirmed for 2025, with an overall 7 per cent uplift in prize money across the full range of Championships. The men's and women's tournaments have been subjected to an 8.2 per cent rise in prize money, with the champions set to claim £3 million for the first time in the history of the competition. Reigning champions Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejčíková pocketed £2.7m each for their exploits, meaning the 2025 singles winners are set for an 11 per cent rise from 2024. First-round losers will take £66,000 home for their troubles, while those who clear the first hurdle will guarantee £99,000 for themselves with prize money intervals growing steeper throughout the tournament. RadioTimes.com brings you the full round-up of Wimbledon 2025 prize money totals. Wimbledon prize money 2025 – Men's and Women's Singles Total amounts per player. Winner – £3,000,000 Runner-up – £1,520,000 Semi-finals – £775,000 Quarter-finals – £400,000 Round 4 – £240,000 Round 3 – £152,000 Round 2 – £99,000 Round 1 – £66,000 Combined singles total prize pot – £38,828,000 Wimbledon prize money 2025 – Men's and Women's Doubles Total amounts per pair. Winner – £680,000 Runner-up – £345,000 Semi-finals – £174,000 Quarter-finals – £87,500 Round 3 – £43,750 Round 2 – £26,000 Round 1 – £16,500 Combined doubles total prize pot – £6,034,000 Wimbledon prize money 2025 – Mixed Doubles Total amounts per pair. Winner – £135,000 Runner-up – £68,000 Semi-finals – £34,000 Quarter-finals – £17,500 Round 2 – £9,000 Round 1 – £4,500 Mixed doubles total prize pot – £485,000 Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is the Wimbledon 2025 draw? Time and how to watch
The Wimbledon 2025 draw will shape the tournament to come.
We're almost ready to roll at SW19 with the Wimbledon 2025 draw set to light the touch paper on the Championships. The draw will set the direction of the men's and women's singles competitions, with seeded players, wildcards and qualifiers alike set to discover their opening opponents. Beyond that, the draw will highlight each player's path to the final, including some of the players they can expect to meet along the journey. British stars Jack Draper, Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter enter as the brightest homegrown talents in the singles draws, with the former in particular expected to challenge for the men's crown. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about the Wimbledon 2025 draw. When is the Wimbledon 2025 draw? The Wimbledon 2025 draw will be held on Friday 27th June 2025. What time is the Wimbledon 2025 draw? The draw for the Wimbledon men's and women's singles tournaments is expected to take place from 10am. Once the draw is made, we'll publish the most notable matches featuring seeded and British players, as well as a possible route to the final for several top players and projected matches to come. How to watch Wimbledon 2025 draw You can tune in to watch the Wimbledon 2025 draw take place live on its official website. Fans will be able to see the whole draw for each tournament unfold in real time, with some inevitably tough first-round clashes to be set up between the current elite and former seeded stars. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Wimbledon 2025 qualifying on TV: Schedule, times and how to watch
Your complete guide to Wimbledon 2025 qualifying, including how to watch on TV and live stream as well as key dates.
Wimbledon qualifying is always hotly contested, as players battle to earn entry to tennis's most prestigious event, and the 2025 pre-tournament will be no different. A grand total of 112 players, including wildcards, will sail through to the Championships' main draw automatically, with 32 players – 16 men and 16 women – to make the cut via the qualifiers. Those that do it the hard way will need to make it through three rounds of matches to secure a place at the year's third Grand Slam, which gets under way at the All England Lawn Tennis Club at the end of June. France's World No. 93 Diane Parry is the highest-ranked player in the women's draw, while Argentina's World No. 109 Juan Manuel Cerundolo leads the men's draw. A host of Brits will also take to the courts as the week goes on in pursuit of the chance to play in front of a home crowd at Wimbledon this summer. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details you need to know to watch Wimbledon 2025 qualifying. When is Wimbledon 2025 qualifying? Wimbledon qualifying begins on Monday 23rd June 2025. It will draw to a close with the final round of qualifiers on Thursday 26th June 2025. How to watch Wimbledon 2025 qualifying on TV and live stream Wimbledon qualifying is broadcast live on BBC from 11am on each day of the competition. Live matches will air on BBC Red Button and BBC iPlayer, so you can keep track of the outsiders hoping for a shot at glory. Viewers can soak up all the main action featuring the biggest names in the qualifiers via a range of devices, from smart TVs to laptops to mobile devices, as long as they are compatible with iPlayer. Where is Wimbledon 2025 qualifying held? Wimbledon qualifying is not actually held at Wimbledon in order to preserve the grass courts at SW19 for the tournament itself. Qualifying takes place at the Community Sport Centre in Roehampton, on the outskirts of London. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Wimbledon 2024 TV coverage: How to watch, channel and live stream
Check out our comprehensive guide on how to watch Wimbledon 2024 tennis, including schedule, final date, TV and live stream details.
It's almost time to say goodbye to the All England Club for another year – but not before what promises to be a tremendously exciting men's final this afternoon. In a repeat of last year's closer, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will take to Centre Court in a battle between an all time great and the new challenger to the throne, with the former hoping for revenge after his narrow loss in an epic encounter last time out. Djokovic was nursing an injury going into the tournament but has shown little signs of that holding him back on an impressive run to the final, culminating in a dominant display against Lorenzo Musetti in the last round, while Alcaraz has also looked in fine form throughout against some tough opponents such as Tommy Paul and Daniil Medvedev. Whoever wins will join Barbora Krejčíková as a 2024 Wimbledon champion, with the latter beating her Italian opponent Jasmine Paolini in a rollercoaster women's final yesterday. Best men's tennis players 2024 | Best women's tennis players 2024 Best men's tennis players of all time | Best women's tennis players of all time Krejčíková won by two sets to one to claim her second singles Grand Slam title following her win at the French Open three years ago – while the Czech star has also won seven Slams in doubles throughout her decorated career. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details on how to watch Wimbledon 2024 TV coverage live from SW19. When is Wimbledon 2024? The tournament kicked off on Monday 1st July 2024. It will draw to a close with the final today, Sunday 14th July 2024. Qualifying for the event took place from Monday 24th June until Thursday 27th June. How to watch and live stream Wimbledon 2024 in the UK Wimbledon is once again broadcast across BBC platforms throughout the duration of the tournament. Live matches will air on BBC One, BBC Two and the BBC Red Button. Viewers can also choose up to 18 courts to watch through smart TVs, BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website and app. BBC Radio 5 Live is offering live commentary every day of the competition, while Today at Wimbledon will provide highlights and match analysis nightly on BBC Two. Wimbledon TV schedule All coverage live on BBC iPlayer throughout the tournament. Individual courts available from 11am most days on iPlayer and Red Button until the close of play. Monday 1st July 10:30am-12:15pm (BBC Two) 12:15pm-1pm (BBC One) 1pm-9pm (BBC Two) 2pm-6pm (BBC One) Tuesday 2nd July 11am-12:15pm (BBC Two) 12:15pm-1pm (BBC One) 1pm-9pm (BBC Two) 2pm-6pm (BBC One) Wednesday 3rd July 11am-12:15pm (BBC Two) 12:15pm-1pm (BBC One) 1pm-9pm (BBC Two) 2pm-6pm (BBC One) Thursday 4th July 11am-7pm (BBC Two) 2pm-6pm (BBC One) 7pm-9pm (BBC One) Friday 5th July 11am-9pm (BBC Two) 2pm-6pm (BBC One) Saturday 6th July 11am-9pm (BBC Two) 2pm-6pm (BBC One) Sunday 7th July 11am-9pm (BBC Two) 12:15pm-5pm (BBC One) 6:30pm-9pm (BBC One) Monday 8th July 11am-9pm (BBC Two) 2pm-6pm (BBC One) 7pm-9pm (BBC One) Tuesday 9th July 11am-8pm (BBC Two) 2pm-6pm (BBC One) Wednesday 10th July 11am-8pm (BBC Two) 2pm-6pm (BBC One) Thursday 11th July 11am-8pm (BBC Two) 2pm-6pm (BBC One) Friday 12th July 11am-8pm (BBC Two) 2pm-6pm (BBC One) Saturday 13th July 11am-12:30pm (BBC Two) 2pm-6pm (BBC One) 6pm-8pm (BBC Two) Sunday 14th July 11am-12:30pm (BBC Two) 1pm-6pm (BBC One) 6pm-9pm (BBC Two) Wimbledon 2024 schedule ATP Men's Singles (Grand Slam) First round: Monday 1st – Tuesday 2nd July Second round: Wednesday 3rd – Thursday 4th July Third round: Friday 5th – Saturday 6th July Fourth round: Sunday 7th – Monday 8th July Quarter-finals: Tuesday 9th – Wednesday 10th July Semi-finals: Friday 12th July Final: Sunday 14th July WTA Women's Singles (Grand Slam) First round: Monday 1st – Tuesday 2nd July Second round: Wednesday 3rd – Thursday 4th July Third round: Friday 5th – Saturday 6th July Fourth round: Sunday 7th – Monday 8th July Quarter-finals: Tuesday 9th – Wednesday 10th July Semi-finals: Thursday 11th July Final: Saturday 13th July Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Wimbledon 2024 order of play: Schedule today (Sunday 14th July)
We've rounded up the full Wimbledon 2024 order of play for today's matches.
It all comes down to this. After two weeks of scintillating tennis, the men's final takes place this afternoon and it's the match-up that many fans would have predicted (and indeed hoped for) at the start of the tournament: Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic. In a rematch of last year's epic final, all-time Grand Slam record-holder Djokovic will be out for revenge against defending champion Alcaraz – and will also be hoping to draw level with Roger Federer on eight Wimbledon titles. It looks certain to be a tense match with plenty of twists and turns, but who will come out on top? It follows yesterday's women's final, which saw Barbora Krejcikova secure her second Grand Slam singles title with a closely-fought win over Italian Jamine Paolini. After winning the first set 6-2, Krejcikova lost the second by an identical scoreline but rallied to take the decider 6-4. Best men's tennis players 2024 | Best women's tennis players 2024 Best men's tennis players of all time | Best women's tennis players of all time Fans across the globe were excited to tune in for The Championships from the outset, with plenty of thrills and spills having been provided throughout the tournament. The opening week saw plenty of big names spread across all the courts before they have started to convene on the show courts as they have advanced through the rounds. RadioTimes.com brings you the Wimbledon 2024 order of play for today. Wimbledon order of play today – Sunday 14th July All UK time. Singles matches. Times approximate, subject to change. Centre Court From 2pm Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) [3] vs Novak Djokovic (SRB) [2] Wimbledon 2024 schedule ATP Men's Singles (Grand Slam) First round: Monday 1st – Tuesday 2nd July Second round: Wednesday 3rd – Thursday 4th July Third round: Friday 5th – Saturday 6th July Fourth round: Sunday 7th – Monday 8th July Quarter-finals: Tuesday 9th – Wednesday 10th July Semi-finals: Friday 12th July Final: Sunday 14th July WTA Women's Singles (Grand Slam) First round: Monday 1st – Tuesday 2nd July Second round: Wednesday 3rd – Thursday 4th July Third round: Friday 5th – Saturday 6th July Fourth round: Sunday 7th – Monday 8th July Quarter-finals: Tuesday 9th – Wednesday 10th July Semi-finals: Thursday 11th July Final: Saturday 13th July Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is the Wimbledon 2024 men's final? Date, start time and TV coverage
The Wimbledon men's final is one of the highlights of the British sporting calendar.
This year's Wimbledon is barrelling towards its epic conclusion, and we now know who will be taking to Centre Court in the 2024 men's singles final. In a rematch of last year's decider, Carlos Alcaraz will take on Novak Djokovic, with fans hoping it lives up to the masterpiece the pair played out 12 months ago. The Spaniard claimed his first Wimbledon trophy in a titanic tussle that finished 1-6, 7-6(6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4. He will have to dig deep to see off the Serbian tennis legend though, as Djokovic has only dropped two sets all tournament and played one match fewer thanks to his walkover in the quarter-final. The 37-year-old goes into Sunday knowing that victory will see him equal Roger Federer's men's record of eight Wimbledon titles. Best men's tennis players 2024 | Best women's tennis players 2024 Best men's tennis players of all time | Best women's tennis players of all time The Wimbledon final remains one of the few event television moments in a calendar year, and with the Euro 2024 final taking place on Sunday night, it promises to be a memorable day in sporting history. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about the Wimbledon 2024 men's final, including dates and times for the showpiece event. When is the Wimbledon 2024 men's final? Wimbledon will draw to a close with the men's final on Sunday 14th July 2024. It will mark the end of the 137th edition of The Championships. What time is the Wimbledon 2024 men's final? The Wimbledon men's final will start at 2pm. There should be no further rain delays due to the Centre Court roof being able to shield the final from the elements. How to watch the Wimbledon 2024 men's final The men's final will be shown live on BBC One, with players walking on at 2pm with plenty of build-up beforehand. Viewers can also tune in via BBC iPlayer, the BBC Sport website or the app. For those unable to watch the match, BBC Radio 5 Live offers ball-by-ball commentary, while BBC’s highlights show Today at Wimbledon will provide highlights later in the evening. Who won Wimbledon last year? Carlos Alcaraz won Wimbledon in 2023 following a blockbuster encounter with Novak Djokovic. The Spanish prodigy lost the first set, won two in a row – including a 6-1 demolition – then lost the fourth set to take the match all the way. Alcaraz triumphed in the final set to mark his first Wimbledon title. Expect him to add more to his name over the course of his career. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Who is in the Royal Box at Wimbledon today?
All the latest details about which famous faces are sat in the Royal Box at Wimbledon 2024.
We're heading into the final stretch of Wimbledon 2024, and Day 10 saw Queen Camilla sat in the Royal Box, ready to catch the line-up on Centre Court. The Royal Box has hosted some of the world's top A-listers, huge-profile stars and guests of honour already this tournament, and today was no different, with the likes of Keira Knightley in attendance. The Royal Box has been used for the entertainment of VIP guests since 1922, with 74 privileged guests able to be seated in its confines for each and every match. Best men's tennis players 2024 | Best women's tennis players 2024 Best men's tennis players of all time | Best women's tennis players of all time Guests are selected and invited by request of the Chairman of the All England Club, with fine lunch, tea and drinks provided throughout the day to all who are seated in the box. There's always great excitement to see who is sitting among the esteemed guests each day, and we'll bring you all the latest news about the stars on show. RadioTimes.com brings you all the details about who is sitting in the Royal Box at Wimbledon today (Saturday 6th). Who is in the Royal Box at Wimbledon today? Wednesday 10th July Queen Camilla attended Wimbledon on Wednesday 10th July, while a host of other famous faces were also spotted in the Royal Box. This list included Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, former leader of the Conservative party William Hague, Richard E Grant, Feargal Sharkey and Keira Knightley. View oEmbed on the source website Tuesday 9th July Princess Beatrice led the charge for the Royals on Day 9 of Wimbledon, while other guests in the Royal Box included Adrian Chiles, Lena Dunham, Michael McIntyre, Stephen Fry, Sir Cliff Richard and Sienna Miller. View oEmbed on the source website Monday 8th July Those seen in the Royal Box on Day 8 of Wimbledon included Sir Mark Rylance, Sir Cliff Richard, Sir Lenny Henry, Prince Albert of Monaco and the Duchess of Gloucester. Meanwhile, Doctor Who star Ncuti Gatwa stepped out of the TARDIS for the day and was seen attending the All England Club amongst a host of stars. The list of stars also included Gatwa's Doctor Who co-star Yasmin Finney, his Sex Education co-star Bella Maclean, Game of Thrones's Nathalie Emmanuel and Slow Horses' Sophie Okonedo. Also in attendance were Amelia Dimoldenberg, Alva Claire, Cora Corré, Jodie Turner-Smith and Kofi Case. Sunday 7th July Among those seen in the Royal Box on Sunday 7th July were Dame Mary Berry, Rick Stein, Emeli Sandé and Salma Hayek. Gabby Logan, Richard Osman, Ingrid Oliver, Frank Gardner and Rod Laver were among other famous faces seen in the Royal Box throughout the day, View oEmbed on the source website Saturday 6th July The Royal Box was jam-packed on day six of Wimbledon. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was in attendance – and was even referenced by Alexander Zverev in his victory speech after he saw off Great Britain's Cameron Norrie. View oEmbed on the source website Arsenal footballer Leah Williamson, who captained the women's national team to win the Euros in 2022, was also there alongside Olympic gold medal-winning heptathlete Jessica Ennis-Hill, cyclists Laura Kenny and Chris Hoy, who have also won a fair few Olympic gold medals between them, and England cricketers Ben Stokes and Joe Root. Friday 5th July There were plenty of well-known faces enjoying this year's Wimbledon on the fifth day of the competition. Oscar-winning actor Dustin Hoffman (The Graduate, Kramer vs Kramer, Rain Man) was suited and booted alongside his partner Lisa. View oEmbed on the source website Other celebs included musical maestro Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber, chef Marcus Wareing and Glastonbury organiser Emily Eavis. Thursday 4th July Michael Middleton and Carole Middleton, parents of the Princess of Wales, are amongst those making an appearance in the Royal Box on day four. They're accompanied by British singer and TV host HRVY and actress Mimi Slinger, former rugby union player Chris Robshaw and singer Camilla Kerslaw. Bear Grylls, a former SAS trooper who is a survival expert and TV presenter, has also been spotted in the Royal Box today. View oEmbed on the source website Wednesday 3rd July Brigitte Eva van Deurs Henriksen, The Duchess of Gloucester, who is a Danish-born member of the British royal family, made an appearance in the Royal Box on day three. She was joined by the former prime minister Theresa May, who served from 2016 to 2019, and her husband Phillip, professional golfer Justin Rose and his wife Kate and former world number one tennis player Maria Sharapova. View oEmbed on the source website Former British tennis player Debbie Jevans also made an appearance alongside Amanda Pritchard, the Chief Executive of NHS England. Ted Lasso and West End star Hannah Waddingham and Spice Girl Mel C were also spotted in the box on day three. View oEmbed on the source website Tuesday 2nd July The Foo Fighters’ lead singer Dave Grohl made an appearance in the Royal Box on Centre Court on day two, alongside former Formula One racing driver Sir Jackie Stewart and Duran Duran star Simon Le Bon. View oEmbed on the source website Monday 1st July Sir David Attenborough, David Beckham and Katherine Jenkins were among the guests of honour in the Royal Box on the opening day of the tournament. View oEmbed on the source website Attenborough, aged 98, was BBC Two controller in 1967 and was a major advocate for colour television. He was the driving force as Wimbledon was beamed in dazzling colour for the very first time that year – and therefore has carved out a special status in the history of The Championships. Former Manchester United and England superstar Beckham is a regular guest at Wimbledon, with numerous appearances over the years. Anything to take your mind off being a Three Lions fan, I suppose... Sir Cliff Richard, Graeme Le Saux, Alexander Armstrong and Sir Richard Branson were also spotted in the box on Monday. Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Wimbledon 2024 seeded players: Men's and women's seeds list and tracker
Your guide to the seeded players at Wimbledon 2024, including how each player is performing at SW19.
The Wimbledon seeded list ensures the elite players on the ATP Tour and WTA Tour stay apart until the later rounds, with plenty of excitement expected from the top stars in both competitions. A total of 32 men and 32 women have been awarded seeded status for The Championships, shaping the complexion of the tournament to come. The men's seeded list was led by Jannik Sinner following a strong 2024, including a maiden Grand Slam win in Australia, but he was eliminated in the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, the women's list was spearheaded by Iga Świątek, although she was eliminated in the third round. Best men's tennis players 2024 | Best women's tennis players 2024 Best men's tennis players of all time | Best women's tennis players of all time Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz could be headed towards a rematch of their 2023 final, with both through to the semis, while Coco Gauff entered the competition determined to continue her ascent towards the WTA throne, but was knocked out in the fourth round. British rising star Jack Draper earned seeded status for the first time thanks to his maiden ATP title win in Stuttgart, but was eliminated in the second round, while Katie Boulter also enjoyed enough success to book her place among the seeds, but was knocked out of the competition in round 2. RadioTimes.com brings you the full lists of seeded men's and women's players. As the tournament progresses, we will update the seeded lists detailing when each player is eliminated so you can track their progress. Wimbledon 2024 seeded players (men) Jannik Sinner (ITA) - Eliminated quarter-finals Novak Djokovic (SRB) Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) Alexander Zverev (GER) - Eliminated fourth round Daniil Medvedev (RUS) Andrey Rublev (RUS) - Eliminated first round Hubert Hurkacz (POL) - Retired second round Casper Ruud (NOR) - Eliminated second round Alex de Minaur (AUS) - Withdrew before quarter-finals Grigor Dimitrov (BUL) - Retired fourth round Stefanos Tsitsipas (GRE) - Eliminated second round Tommy Paul (USA) - Eliminated quarter-finals Taylor Fritz (USA) Ben Shelton (USA) - Eliminated fourth round Holger Rune (DEN) - Eliminated fourth round Ugo Humbert (FRA) - Eliminated fourth round Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) - Eliminated first round Sebastian Baez (ARG) - Eliminated first round Nicolas Jarry (CHI) - Eliminated first round Sebastian Korda (USA) - Eliminated first round Karen Khachanov (RUS) - Eliminated second round Adrian Mannarino (FRA) - Eliminated first round Alexander Bublik (KAZ) - Eliminated third round Alejandro Tabilo (CHI) - Eliminated third round Lorenzo Musetti (ITA) Francisco Cerundolo (ARG) - Eliminated first round Tallon Griekspoor (NED) - Eliminated second round Jack Draper (GBR) - Eliminated second round Frances Tiafoe (USA) - Eliminated third round Tomas Martin Etcheverry (ARG) - Eliminated second round Mariano Navone (ARG) - Eliminated first round Zhizhen Zhang (CHN) - Eliminated second round Wimbledon 2024 seeded players (women) Iga Świątek (POL) - Eliminated third round Coco Gauff (USA) - Eliminated fourth round Aryna Sabalenka (BLR) – Withdrew before Round 1 Elena Rybakina (KAZ) Jessica Pegula (USA) - Eliminated second round Marketa Vondrousova (CZE) - Eliminated first round Jasmine Paolini (ITA) Qinwen Zheng (CHN) - Eliminated first round Maria Sakkari (GRE) - Eliminated third round Ons Jabeur (TUN) - Eliminated third round Danielle Collins (USA) - Eliminated fourth round Madison Keys (USA) - Retired fourth round Jelena Ostapenko (LAT) Daria Kasatkina (RUS) - Eliminated third round Liudmila Samsonova (RUS) - Eliminated third round Victoria Azarenka (BLR) - Withdrew before Round 1 Anna Kalinskaya (RUS) - Withdrew before Round 4 Marta Kostyuk (UKR) - Eliminated third round Emma Navarro (USA) - Eliminated quarter-finals Beatriz Haddad Maia (BRA) - Eliminated third round Elina Svitolina (UKR) Ekaterina Alexandrova (RUS) – Withdrew before Round 1 Caroline Garcia (FRA) - Eliminated second round Mirra Andreeva (RUS) - Eliminated first round Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (RUS) - Eliminated second round Linda Noskova (CZE) - Eliminated second round Katerina Siniakova (CZE) - Eliminated second round Dayana Yastremska (UKR) - Eliminated third round Sorana Cirstea (ROU) - Eliminated first round Leylah Fernandez (CAN) - Eliminated second round Barbora Krejcikova (CZE) Katie Boulter (GBR) - Eliminated second round Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is Novak Djokovic's next match at Wimbledon 2024?
Your guide to when Novak Djokovic plays next at Wimbledon 2024.
As always, Novak Djokovic has made a big impact on this year's Wimbledon tournament, and has now made his way through to the semi-finals. He is hoping to retain his status as the man to beat, after Carlos Alcaraz swept the title up from under him in last year's tournament at the All England Club. The Serbian star has experienced a mixed bag of results on the ATP Tour so far this season, having lost his place at the top of the rankings to Jannik Sinner. Meanwhile reigning Wimbledon champion Alcaraz continues to breathe down his neck, and is also through to the semi-finals. Djokovic was touch-and-go to feature in the tournament after retiring from the French Open with a knee issue. However, he underwent surgery before making a remarkable recovery in time to make the draw at Wimbledon. Best men's tennis players 2024 | Best women's tennis players 2024 Best men's tennis players of all time | Best women's tennis players of all time He was set to face Alex de Minaur in the quarter-finals, after beating Vit Kopriva, Jacob Fearnley, Alexei Popyrin and Holger Rune, but de Minaur had to pull out of the tournament due to injury. RadioTimes.com brings you up to speed with Novak Djokovic's next match at Wimbledon 2024. What time is Novak Djokovic playing at Wimbledon 2024? Novak Djokovic's next match is against the winner of Lorenzo Musetti and Taylor Fritz's match in the semi-finals of Wimbledon. Djokovic moved straight through from the fourth round to the semi-finals, after his quarter-finals opponent, Alex de Minaur, had to withdraw due to injury. Djokovic will face off against his opponent on Friday 12th July 2024 at a time that has yet to be determined. Novak Djokovic results at Wimbledon 2024 First round – Tuesday 2nd July [2] Novak Djokovic v Vit Kopriva - 6-1 6-2 6-2 Second round – Thursday 4th July [2] Novak Djokovic v Jacob Fearnley - 6-3 6-4 5-7 7-5 Third round – Saturday 6th July [2] Novak Djokovic v Alexei Popyrin - 4-6 6-3 6-4 7-6 (7-3) Fourth round – Monday 8th July [2] Novak Djokovic v [15] Holger Rune - 6-3 6-4 6-2 Quarter-finals – Wednesday 10th July [2] Novak Djokovic v [9] Alex de Minaur - Walkover Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
When is Carlos Alcaraz's next match at Wimbledon 2024?
Your guide to when Carlos Alcaraz plays next at Wimbledon 2024.
As reigning champion of Wimbledon, and with world No. 1 Jannik Sinner now knocked out of the competition, all eyes are firmly on Carlos Alcaraz to take home this year's men's singles title. Of course, it's not over yet - he still has to take on Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals at the All England Club and, were he to win, face off against another top-flight player. One of those he could end up facing in the final is Novak Djokovic, who is no stranger to winning Wimbledon. The pair faced off in the final in 2023, so could we see a re-match this year? In recent months, Alcaraz has not been allowed to dominate the men's rankings thanks to the presence of Sinner, but he has had a strong showing at Wimbledon thus far. Best men's tennis players 2024 | Best women's tennis players 2024 Best men's tennis players of all time | Best women's tennis players of all time He has returned to the All England Club as a household name after hoisting the trophy high in 2023. RadioTimes.com brings you up to speed with Carlos Alcaraz's next match at Wimbledon 2024. What time is Carlos Alcaraz playing at Wimbledon 2024? Carlos Alcaraz's next match is against Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals of Wimbledon. They will face each other on Friday 12th July 2024, with an approximate time yet to be confirmed. Carlos Alcaraz results at Wimbledon 2024 First round – Monday 1st July [3] Carlos Alcaraz v Mark Lajal - 7-6 (7-3) 7-5 6-2 Second round - Wednesday 3rd July [3] Carlos Alcaraz v Aleksandar Vukic - 7-6 (7-5) 6-2 6-2 Third round - Friday 5th July [3] Carlos Alcaraz v [29] Frances Tiafoe - 5-7 6-2 4-6 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 Fourth round - Sunday 7th July [3] Carlos Alcaraz v [16] Ugo Humbert - 6-3 6-4 1-6 7-5 Quarter-final - Tuesday 9th July [3] Carlos Alcaraz v [12] Tommy Paul - 5-7 6-4 6-2 6-2 Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Wimbledon 2024 British players: Which Brits are playing this year?
Your complete guide to British players at Wimbledon in 2024.
The Brits arrived in force at this year's Wimbledon, with a fresh crop of hopefuls aiming to go long at The Championships. Unfortunately, it wasn't to be, as all of those participating in the singles tournaments had either withdrawn or been eliminated by the end of the fourth round. Emma Raducanu went the furthest, getting through to the fourth round, while Andy Murray chose to not take part in the singles tournament ahead of the first round, and instead focus on the doubles. A total of 19 British singles players featured in the tournament, the highest number since 1999. Best men's tennis players 2024 | Best women's tennis players 2024 Best men's tennis players of all time | Best women's tennis players of all time British men's No. 1 Jack Draper and women's No. 1 Katie Boulter both earned seeded places in the main draw following successful starts to 2024. More than 30 British singles players featured, either in qualifying or the main draw. RadioTimes.com brings you the full round-up of British players at Wimbledon 2024 and when they exited the singles competitions. Which British players are still in Wimbledon 2024? Men's and women's singles players. Alphabetical order. Amarni Banks (Qualifier) – Eliminated in qualifying Amelia Rajecki (Qualifier) – Eliminated in qualifying Andy Murray (Unseeded) – Withdrew before Round 1 Anton Matusevich (Qualifier) – Eliminated in qualifying Arthur Fery (WC) – Eliminated in Round 1 Billy Harris (WC) – Eliminated in Round 1 Cameron Norrie (Unseeded) – Eliminated in Round 3 Charles Broom (WC) – Eliminated in Round 1 Dan Evans (Unseeded) – Eliminated in Round 1 Emily Appleton (Qualifier) – Eliminated in qualifying Emma Raducanu (WC) – Eliminated in Round 4 Felix Gill (Qualifier) – Eliminated in qualifying Fran Jones (WC) – Eliminated in Round 1 George Loffhagen (Qualifier) – Eliminated in qualifying Hannah Klugman (Qualifier) – Eliminated in qualifying Harriet Dart (WC) – Eliminated in Round 3 Heather Watson (WC) – Eliminated in Round 1 Henry Searle (WC) – Eliminated in Round 1 Jack Draper (No. 28 seed) – Eliminated in Round 2 Jack Pinnington Jones (Qualifier) – Eliminated in qualifying Jacob Fearnley (WC) – Eliminated in Round 2 Jan Choinski (WC) – Eliminated in Round 1 Jay Clarke (Qualifier) – Eliminated in qualifying Katie Boulter (No. 32 seed) – Eliminated in Round 2 Katy Dunne (Qualifier) – Eliminated in qualifying Liam Broady (WC) – Eliminated in Round 1 Lily Miyazaki (WC) – Eliminated in Round 2 Mika Stojsavljevic (Qualifier) – Eliminated in qualifying Mimi Xu (Qualifier) – Eliminated in qualifying Paul Jubb (WC) – Eliminated in Round 1 Oliver Crawford (Qualifier) – Eliminated in qualifying Ryan Peniston (Qualifier) – Eliminated in qualifying Sonay Kartal (Qualifier) – Eliminated in Round 3 Stuart Parker (Qualifier) – Eliminated in qualifying Check out more of our Sport coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.