Wimbledon 2025 draw: Alcaraz faces tough test, Sinner and Djokovic in same half
With the draw for Wimbledon 2025 officially unveiled on June 27, tennis fans across the world are bracing for two action-packed weeks at the All England Club. All 64 first-round men's singles clashes have been locked in, and the anticipation is sky-high for a tournament that continues to be the crown jewel of the Grand Slam circuit. This year's draw promises a mouth-watering mix of generational battles and star-studded showdowns, featuring big names like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Novak Djokovic, all eyeing the most coveted prize on grass.advertisementThe defending champion, Carlos Alcaraz, begins his campaign against veteran Italian Fabio Fognini. The Spaniard comes into Wimbledon in red-hot form, having lifted the Queen's Club title last week — an ideal lead-in for grass season confidence. He's also riding high after an epic five-set triumph over Jannik Sinner in the 2025 French Open final, a match that lasted well over five hours and was hailed as one of the most intense Slam clashes in recent years. That win somewhat cemented the growing rivalry between Alcaraz and Sinner — two players now widely regarded as the leaders of tennis' new golden generation, following in the footsteps of the legendary Big Three: Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic.Djokovic, meanwhile, continues his pursuit of greatness. Chasing an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam title, the Serbian opens against Alexandre Muller. But unlike previous years, the road appears steeper. Djokovic, having last won a grand slam all the way back in 2023 at the US Open, hasn't played a single warm-up match on grass this season and has been hampered by recurring injury concerns. While his legacy on these courts is unmatched — with seven Wimbledon titles — question marks linger over his physical readiness. Yet, one can never rule out the Serbian champion when it comes to major stages.Quarter-final outlook promises high dramaadvertisement
If the seeds fall into place, the Gentlemen's Singles could be headed for a blockbuster quarter-final lineup:(1) Jannik Sinner vs (7) Lorenzo Musetti(4) Jack Draper vs (6) Novak Djokovic(5) Taylor Fritz vs (3) Alexander Zverev(8) Holger Rune vs (2) Carlos AlcarazEach matchup carries serious intrigue — from Sinner and Musetti's all-Italian clash to a potential rematch between Djokovic and young British star Draper. In the bottom half, a Zverev vs Fritz duel could turn into a serving slugfest, while the possibility of Rune vs Alcaraz promises flair, firepower, and next-gen brilliance.With back-to-back Djokovic vs Alcaraz Wimbledon finals over the last two years, the tennis world is already speculating whether we'll see a trilogy chapter unfold. Add Sinner to the mix, and the race for this year's trophy becomes even more tantalising.Wimbledon 2025 Men's Singles – Full First-Round DrawJ. Sinner (ITA) (1) vs L. Nardi (ITA)C. Tseng (TPE) vs A. Vukic (AUS)P. Martinez (ESP) vs G. Loffhagen (GBR)M. Navone (ARG) vs D. Shapovalov (CAN) (27)G. Dimitrov (BUL) (19) vs Y. Nishioka (JPN)F. Comesana (ARG) vs C. Moutet (FRA)S. Ofner (AUT) vs H. Medjedovic (SRB)J. Monday (WC) vs T. Paul (USA) (13)B. Shelton (USA) (10) vs A. Bolt (Q) (AUS)R. Hijikata (AUS) vs D. Goffin (BEL)A. Kovacevic (USA) vs M. Fucsovics (LL) (HUN)G. Monfils (FRA) vs U. Humbert (FRA) (18)B. Nakashima (USA) (29) vs Y. Bu (CHN)A. Shevchenko (KAZ) vs R. Opelka (USA)J. Faria (Q) (POR) vs L. Sonego (ITA)N. Basilashvili (GEO) vs L. Musetti (ITA) (7)J. Draper (GBR) (4) vs S. Baez (ARG)R. Collignon (BEL) vs M. Cilic (CRO)J. McCabe (Q) (AUS) vs F. Marozsan (HUN)J. Munar (ESP) vs A. Bublik (KAZ) (28)F. Cobolli (ITA) (22) vs B. Zhukayev (Q) (KAZ)T. Etcheverry (ARG) vs J. Pinnington Jones (WC) (GBR)M. Giron (USA) vs C. Ugo Carabelli (ARG)H. Gaston (FRA) vs J. Mensik (CZE) (15)A. de Minaur (AUS) (11) vs R. Carballes Baena (ESP)A. Cazaux (Q) (FRA) vs A. Walton (AUS)Q. Halys (FRA) vs A. Holmgren (DEN)D. Dzumhur (BIH) vs T. Machac (CZE) (21)A. Michelsen (USA) (30) vs M. Kecmanovic (SRB)J. de Jong (NED) vs C. Eubanks (USA)D. Evans (WC) (GBR) vs J. Clarke (WC) (GBR)A. Muller (FRA) vs N. Djokovic (SRB) (6)T. Fritz (USA) (5) vs G. Mpetshi Perricard (FRA)G. Diallo (CAN) vs D. Altmaier (GER)M. Arnaldi (ITA) vs B. van de Zandschulp (NED)B. Holt (USA) vs A. Davidovich Fokina (ESP) (26)A. Popyrin (AUS) (20) vs A. Fery (WC) (GBR)L. Darderi (ITA) vs R. SafiullinV. Kopriva (CZE) vs J. Thompson (AUS)B. Bonzi (FRA) vs D. Medvedev (RUS) (9)F. Cerundolo (ARG) (16) vs N. Borges (POR)B. Harris (GBR) vs H. Hurkacz (POL)S. Mochizuki (Q) (JPN) vs G. Zeppieri (ITA)M. McDonald (USA) vs K. Khachanov (RUS) (17)M. Berrettini (ITA) (32) vs K. Majchrzak (POL)E. Quinn (USA) vs H. Searle (WC) (GBR)P. Carreno Busta (ESP) vs C. Rodesch (Q) (LUX)A. Rinderknech (FRA) vs A. Zverev (GER) (3)H. Rune (DEN) (8) vs N. Jarry (CHI)L. Tien (USA) vs N. Basavareddy (USA)J. Fearnley (GBR) vs J. Fonseca (BRA)J. Brooksby (USA) vs T. Griekspoor (NED) (31)J. Lehecka (CZE) (23) vs H. Dellien (BOL)M. Bellucci (ITA) vs O. Crawford (WC) (GBR)C. Norrie (GBR) vs R. Bautista Agut (ESP)E. Moller (DEN) vs F. Tiafoe (USA) (12)A. Rublev (RUS) (14) vs L. Djere (SRB)Z. Bergs (BEL) vs L. Harris (RSA)A. Mannarino (Q) (FRA) vs C. O'Connell (AUS)V. Royer (FRA) vs S. Tsitsipas (GRE) (24)F. Auger-Aliassime (CAN) (25) vs J. Duckworth (AUS)J. Struff (GER) vs F. Misolic (Q) (AUT)O. Tarvet (GBR) vs L. Riedi (SUI)F. Fognini (ITA) vs C. Alcaraz (ESP) (2)- Ends
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