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Yahoo
3 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Everything you need to know about Wimbledon 2025
The inaugural Wimbledon Championships were held in the 1870s [Getty Images] The world's best tennis players have arrived at Wimbledon, with the Championships beginning on Monday. After Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejcikova triumphed in the singles competitions 12 months ago, what will this year's tournament bring? Advertisement Here's everything you need to know. When is Wimbledon 2025? The tournament starts on Monday, 30 June and will run through to Sunday, 13 July at the All England Club. The women's final takes place on Saturday, 12 July from 16:00 BST, with the men's at the same time on Sunday. Qualifying took place from Monday, 23 June to Thursday, 26 June at the Community Sport Centre in Roehampton. Who are the key players to watch? Spain's Alcaraz will bid for a third men's title in a row after beating Novak Djokovic in the past two finals. Serbia's Djokovic, 38, continues to seek an outright record 25th major title, while world number one Jannik Sinner will hope to bounce back from losing to Alcaraz in one of the all-time great French Open finals in June. Advertisement Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and French Open champion Coco Gauff are among the favourites for the women's title. Men's world number four Jack Draper and former US Open Emma Raducanu lead Britain's hopes of a home champion in the singles competitions. Alfie Hewett will look to defend his wheelchair men's singles title and partner compatriot Gordon Reid to another doubles success. Which British players have qualified? There will be 23 Britons across the men's and women's singles draw - the most for 41 years. Draper, Jacob Fearnley, Cameron Norrie and Billy Harris all qualified for the men's singles draw by ranking. Advertisement They are joined by Dan Evans, Henry Searle, Jay Clarke, Jack Pinnington Jones, Johannus Monday, George Loffhagen, Arthur Fery, Oliver Crawford and qualifier Oliver Tarvet. In the women's draw, top-50 players Raducanu, Katie Boulter and Sonay Kartal were all guaranteed direct entry. They are joined by wildcards Hannah Klugman, Mimi Xu, Mika Stojsavljevic, Francesca Jones, Harriet Dart, Jodie Burrage and Heather Watson. When is the Wimbledon draw? The Wimbledon draw takes place at 10:00 BST on Friday, 27 June. What is the prize money this year? Wimbledon will have a record £52m total prize money in 2025 - an increase of 7.1%. Advertisement The men's and women's singles champions will each take home £3m, with the £38.8m available to players in those draws representing a 8.2% increase on 2024. The winners of the men's, women's and quad wheelchair singles events, by comparison, will take home £68,000 - up by 4.6%. First-round singles losers are guaranteed to walk away with £66,000 - 10% more than in 2024. Who won Wimbledon in 2024? In 2024, Alcaraz successfully retained his Wimbledon title by beating Serbia's Novak Djokovic in the men's singles final. Czech player Krejcikova lifted the women's trophy by overcoming Italy's Jasmine Paolini. Advertisement Britain's Henry Patten and Finland's Harri Heliovaara triumphed in the men's doubles title, while the women's event was won by Czech Katerina Siniakova and American Taylor Townsend. How to follow on the BBC The BBC has comprehensive live coverage of Wimbledon across TV, iPlayer, radio, Sounds, online and the mobile app from Monday, 30 June to Sunday, 13 July. Viewers can watch the best of the action on BBC One, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer from 11:00 BST, while every match from all 18 courts will be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and app. The Wimbledon Extra channel, which will feature highlights and interviews, will be available on BBC iPlayer. Advertisement Today at Wimbledon will be available on BBC iPlayer from 21:00 BST in week one and 20:00 on week two, as well as on BBC Two every evening, to take an in-depth look at the day's best matches.
BBC News
4 hours ago
- Sport
- BBC News
Everything you need to know about Wimbledon 2025
The world's best tennis players have arrived at Wimbledon, with the Championships beginning on Carlos Alcaraz and Barbora Krejcikova triumphed in the singles competitions 12 months ago, what will this year's tournament bring?Here's everything you need to know. When is Wimbledon 2025? The tournament starts on Monday, 30 June and will run through to Sunday, 13 July at the All England women's final takes place on Saturday, 12 July from 16:00 BST, with the men's at the same time on took place from Monday, 23 June to Thursday, 26 June at the Community Sport Centre in Roehampton. Who are the key players to watch? Spain's Alcaraz will bid for a third men's title in a row after beating Novak Djokovic in the past two Djokovic, 38, continues to seek an outright record 25th major title, while world number one Jannik Sinner will hope to bounce back from losing to Alcaraz in one of the all-time great French Open finals in Aryna Sabalenka and French Open champion Coco Gauff are among the favourites for the women's world number four Jack Draper and former US Open Emma Raducanu lead Britain's hopes of a home champion in the singles Hewett will look to defend his wheelchair men's singles title and partner compatriot Gordon Reid to another doubles success. Which British players have qualified? There will be 23 Britons across the men's and women's singles draw - the most for 41 Jacob Fearnley, Cameron Norrie and Billy Harris all qualified for the men's singles draw by are joined by Dan Evans, Henry Searle, Jay Clarke, Jack Pinnington Jones, Johannus Monday, George Loffhagen, Arthur Fery, Oliver Crawford and qualifier Oliver the women's draw, top-50 players Raducanu, Katie Boulter and Sonay Kartal were all guaranteed direct are joined by wildcards Hannah Klugman, Mimi Xu, Mika Stojsavljevic, Francesca Jones, Harriet Dart, Jodie Burrage and Heather Watson. When is the Wimbledon draw? The Wimbledon draw takes place at 10:00 BST on Friday, 27 June. What is the prize money this year? Wimbledon will have a record £52m total prize money in 2025 - an increase of 7.1%.The men's and women's singles champions will each take home £3m, with the £38.8m available to players in those draws representing a 8.2% increase on winners of the men's, women's and quad wheelchair singles events, by comparison, will take home £68,000 - up by 4.6%.First-round singles losers are guaranteed to walk away with £66,000 - 10% more than in 2024. Who won Wimbledon in 2024? In 2024, Alcaraz successfully retained his Wimbledon title by beating Serbia's Novak Djokovic in the men's singles player Krejcikova lifted the women's trophy by overcoming Italy's Jasmine Henry Patten and Finland's Harri Heliovaara triumphed in the men's doubles title, while the women's event was won by Czech Katerina Siniakova and American Taylor Townsend. How to follow on the BBC The BBC has comprehensive live coverage of Wimbledon across TV, iPlayer, radio, Sounds, online and the mobile app from Monday, 30 June to Sunday, 13 can watch the best of the action on BBC One, BBC Two and BBC iPlayer from 11:00 BST, while every match from all 18 courts will be streamed live on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website and Wimbledon Extra channel, which will feature highlights and interviews, will be available on BBC at Wimbledon will be available on BBC iPlayer from 21:00 BST in week one and 20:00 on week two, as well as on BBC Two every evening, to take an in-depth look at the day's best matches.
Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Dress code, queueing and Pimm's - How to have a perfect day at Wimbledon
A day at Wimbledon is one of the most magical experiences you can have in sport - but there's a way to get the most from it Walking through the gates of the All England Lawn Tennis Club to spend a day at Wimbledon is one of the most magical experiences you can have in sport. Unlike most prestigious sporting events, you don't even need to have a ticket sorted months in advance to be able to attend. That is because the perfect day at tennis's oldest tournament begins very early and just a few metres from Centre Court. Here's how to get the best out of your trip to SW19. The Queue The Queue is a rite of passage for any tennis fan. Starting in Wimbledon Park the Sunday before the Championships begins, The Queue is the only way to get a ticket if you miss out on the ballot with over 10,000 people queueing on some days. The hardy souls who are desperate for a seat on one of the show courts often camp overnight to get one of the 1,500 tickets available for those arenas. But most people join the queue at around 5am on the day they want to attend to snap up a grounds pass. Once your ticket is secured, the Championships are your oyster. Best courts If you don't have a ticket for the show courts – Centre Court, No.1 Court or No.2 Court – there are 15 others open to you. Courts No.3, 12 and 18 are the only other courts with grandstand seating, and while you may have to queue a little while longer, they are your best chance of seeing big names up close. Court 12's grandstand will also give you a vantage point across several of the other smaller courts, so don't forget your binoculars! But, if you are looking for Court 13, you won't find it, with the unlucky number removed as a court in 2009. Places to visit A trip to Wimbledon is not complete without perching on the sloped surface behind No.1 Court. To some it is Henman Hill, to others Murray Mound, but to everyone it is a chance to watch action from Centre Court and No.1 Court on the big screen with a similar atmosphere to what is going on inside the stadium. If you are having a magical day, you may want a memento, so a visit to one of the shops is required. Whether it is a fridge magnet or the famous towels you are after, there is something for everyone. There is no guarantee there won't be rain, so the museum is a perfect place to hide out until the clouds clear and the tennis resumes on the outside courts. Eat and drink Top of the list of things to consume at the Championships has to be strawberries and cream, with almost two million strawberries gobbled up each year. And if you need something to wash it down, the two official drinks of Wimbledon are champagne and Pimm's, but there are non-alcoholic options too. There are plenty of eateries if you require something more than fruit with everything from takeaway food to sit-down meals. You can also bring your own picnic into the grounds, with one bottle of wine or champagne, two cans of beer permitted alongside food. What to wear There is no official dress code for Wimbledon, unless you are in the Royal Box or a player, however, that does not mean people don't dress up. You'll see many long summer dresses or linen suits on show, but versatility is the best option. The tennis can go on late into the night so you may well see the sun rise and set if you have also been in the queue. It's best to have layers and it is also handy to have a raincoat or umbrella with you due to the unpredictability of British weather. If the sun is shining, a hat is always useful, but if you forget one, you can always pick one up in the shop.
The Independent
6 hours ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Wimbledon: How to get tennis tickets in queue and register for 2026 ballot
The 2025 Championships at Wimbledon are upon us as the All England Club opens its doors to the tennis world once again. Carlos Alcaraz is eyeing a third consecutive title in SW19, and is also looking to become the second player to win Roland Garros, Queen's and Wimbledon in the same year. World No 1 Jannik Sinner and British No 1 Jack Draper are the other favourites in the men's draw. World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka is the favourite for the women's title, with 2022 champion Elena Rybakina and French Open winner Coco Gauff also leading contenders. Czech player Barbora Krejcikova is the defending champion. Emma Raducanu, who missed out on a seeding, leads the British contingent in the women's draw, having overtaken Katie Boulter as British No 1 recently. Follow all 14 days of Wimbledon 2025 with The Independent How to buy Wimbledon 2025 tickets Wimbledon continues to be one of the only major sporting events where fans can get tickets on the day of play. The All England Club welcomes more than 40,000 fans per day. With enough dedication, you can brave the queue at Wimbledon Park, near Southfields tube station, which is still a key part of the Wimbledon experience. Fans can queue up - often camping overnight - in order to be at the front of the queue to obtain tickets for either Centre Court or Court 1 for the first 10 days of The Championships. Usually, there are 500 tickets available for Centre Court and 500 available for Court 1. Fans are advised to go to the end of The Queue in Wimbledon Park to obtain a Queue Card. The card will be dated and numbered with your position in The Queue. Fans must retain their Queue Card until the ticket sales structure begins, and are then able to purchase a ticket. The Queue can start the evening before the day's play, with many fans also arriving early in the morning. Ticket sales start at 9.45am in Wimbledon Park, while the grounds open at 10am. Play on outside courts start at 11am, Court 1 at 1pm and Centre at 1:30pm. More information can be found here, with ticket prices here. How do I enter the 2026 public ballot? Fans keen to grab a ticket for the 2026 Championships can now declare their interest. The tournament is scheduled from 29 June to 12 July. The public ballot usually opens in September. For more info, click here. When does Wimbledon start? The 2025 Championships start on Monday 30 June and will finish on Sunday 13 July. Play will start at 11am (BST) on all the outside courts, with Court 1 starting at 1pm and Centre Court at 1:30pm. As tradition dictates, Alcaraz, the defending men's singles champion, will open the tournament on Centre Court on Monday 30 June. Krejcikova, the defending women's singles champion, will open Centre Court proceedings on Tuesday 1 July. What is the full Wimbledon schedule? Monday 30 June – Singles first round Tuesday 1 July – Singles first round Wednesday 2 July – Singles second round; Men's and Women's doubles first round Thursday 3 July – Singles second round; Men's and Women's doubles first round Friday 4 July – Singles third round; Men's and Women's doubles second round; Mixed Doubles first round Saturday 5 July – Singles third round; Men's and Women's doubles second round; Mixed Doubles first round; Juniors (18 & under) singles first round Sunday 6 July – Singles fourth round; Men's and Women's doubles third round; Mixed Doubles second round; Juniors singles first round Monday 7 July – Singles fourth round; Men's and Women's doubles third round; Mixed Doubles quarter-finals; Girls singles second round; Boys Doubles first round Tuesday 8 July – Singles and doubles quarter-finals; Mixed Doubles semi-finals; Wheelchair Singles first round; Boys singles Second Round; Girls doubles first round Wednesday 9 July – Singles and doubles quarter-finals; Quad wheelchair singles quarter-finals; Wheelchair doubles quarter-finals; Junior singles third round; Junior doubles second round Thursday 10 July – Women's singles semi-finals; Men's doubles semi-finals; Mixed Doubles final; Wheelchair singles quarter-finals; Wheelchair doubles semi-finals; Junior singles and doubles quarter-finals Friday 11 July – Men's singles semi-finals; Women's doubles semi-finals; Men's, Women's and Quad Wheelchair singles semi-finals; Junior singles and doubles semi-finals Saturday 12 July – Women's singles final (4pm); Men's Doubles final (1pm); Women's wheelchair singles final; Men's and Quad wheelchair doubles final; Girls singles and doubles final; Boys doubles final Sunday 13 July – Men's singles final (4pm); Women's doubles final (1pm); Men's and Quad wheelchair singles final; Women's wheelchair doubles final; Boys singles final Subject to change How to watch Wimbledon on TV Wimbledon will be shown live on the BBC in the UK, with full coverage of the tournament available to watch on BBC One, BBC Two and across BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website. TNT Sports will air a daily 90-minute highlights show and will also have live coverage of both singles finals. If you're travelling abroad and want to watch Wimbledon, then you might need a VPN to unblock your streaming app. Our VPN roundup is here to help: get the best VPN deals on the market. Viewers using a VPN need to make sure that they comply with any local regulations where they are and also with the terms of their service provider.
South China Morning Post
9 hours ago
- Sport
- South China Morning Post
Wimbledon 2025 prize money: how much do winners of men's, women's and doubles finals get?
The four grand slams offer a trophy and a place in the history books, as well as significant prize money. Here is what you need to know about the prize pot on offer at Wimbledon 2025, the third major of the year: When is Wimbledon taking place? The Championships will run from June 30 to July 13. What is the total prize fund? The total prize money is a record £53.5 million (US$71.63 million), a 7 per cent increase on 2024 and double what was offered a decade ago. How much will men's and women's singles players earn? First round: £66,000 (US$90,500) Second round: £99,000 Third round: £152,000 Round of 16: £240,000 Quarter-finals: £400,000 Semi-finals: £775,000 Runner-up: £1,520,000
