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The Hindu
2 hours ago
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Wimbledon 2025: Preview and analysis
Wimbledon 2025: Preview and analysis Wimbledon 2025 kicks off on June 30. Can Carlos Alcaraz make it three championship titles in a row? Or will Novak Djokovic manage to get his 25th Slam and equal Roger Federer's record of eight Wimbledon titles? Can world no. 1 Jannik Sinner stamp his authority on grass for the first time this year? How do the various contenders stack up in what seems to be a very open field in the women's draw? Is there a real frontrunner between the likes of world no. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, French Open champ Coco Gauff, and former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova? Can Ons Jabeur or Jasmine Paolini make a deep run this time around? Guest: Ziya Us Salam from The Hindu's Delhi Bureau. Host: G. Sampath Edited by Sharmada Venkatasubramanian and Jude Weston Listen to more In Focus podcasts:
The Hindu
2 hours ago
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- The Hindu
Wimbledon 2025: Storylines, draws, prize money, live streaming info
The 138th edition of Wimbledon is scheduled to be held from June 30 to July 13 at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club (AELTC) in London, England. The grass Major is the third Slam of the year. Having been held since 1877, it is the oldest tennis tournament in the world. In men's singles, all eyes will be on two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard arrives at The Championships on an 18-match unbeaten run. The 22-year-old is high on confidence after beating World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the longest-ever French Open final, which lasted five hours 29 minutes after saving three match points. Also, his preparation for Wimbledon went according to plan as he clinched his second title at the Queen's Club Championships. Serbia's Novak Djokovic, who hasn't won a Slam since the US Open in 2023, will look to match Roger Federer's all-time men's record of eight Wimbledon titles in the Open Era (since 1968). Barbora Krejcikova will try to be the first woman since USA's Serena Williams (2015-16) to defend her crown at Wimbledon. However, the Czech player arrives at the grass Major after an injury scare, having been forced to withdraw from the Eastbourne tournament due to a thigh issue. The women's field, like the previous seven editions, is wide open for this year as there is no overwhelming favourite. For the first time at Wimbledon, line judges will be replaced with the electronic line calling system that is in place at tournaments worldwide. Draw Men's draw Women's draw How did last year's edition go? In 2024, Alcaraz met Djokovic in the men's final for the second straight year. However, unlike the 2023 edition, which went to a deciding set, Alcaraz brushed aside Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4) to clinch his second Wimbledon and overall, fourth Major title. In women's singles, Krejcikova took down Italy's Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 to claim her maiden Wimbledon title and overall, second Major after her French Open 2021 triumph. In Krejcikova, Wimbledon got a new women's champion for the seventh edition in a row. The Finnish-British pair of Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten won the men's doubles crown, while Czechia's Katerina Siniakova and the USA's Taylor Townsend emerged victorious in women's doubles. Jan Zielinski of Poland and Hsieh Su-wei of Chinese Taipei clinched the mixed doubles title. Most titles in Open Era Men's Singles Roger Federer (8) Women's Singles Martina Navratilova (9) Men's Doubles Todd Woodbridge (9) Women's Doubles Martina Navratilova (7) Mixed Doubles Martina Navratilova (4), Leander Paes (4) Prize money The total prize money for the upcoming edition is £53.5 million, an increase of seven per cent from 2024. Both men's and women's singles champions will receive £3 million each, which is 11.1 per cent more than what Alcaraz and Krejcikova received last year. Full prize money breakdown Where to watch? In India, viewers will be able to watch the live telecast of Wimbledon 2025 on the Star Sports Network and stream the matches live on the JioHotstar app/website. Trophies The women's singles winner is presented with the Venus Rosewater Dish, a circular dish with mythological designs. The men's singles winner is awarded a silver-gilt cup which has the inscription — 'All England Lawn Tennis Club Single Handed Championship of the World'. The actual trophies remain with the club, while three-inch smaller replicas are given to the winners to take with them. All the doubles trophies are silver cups. The Princess of Wales, who is also the Patron of the AELTC, presents the trophies. Indian Wimbledon champions 1928: Mohammed Sleem — Men's Singles (Wimbledon Plate) 1954: Ramanathan Krishnan — Boys' Singles 1979: Ramesh Krishnan — Boys' Singles 1990: Leander Paes — Boys' Singles 1999: Leander Paes & Mahesh Bhupathi — Men's Doubles 1999: Leander Paes (with USA's Lisa Raymond) — Mixed Doubles 2002: Mahesh Bhupathi (with Russia's Elena Likhovtseva) — Mixed Doubles 2003: Leander Paes (with USA's Martina Navratilova) — Mixed Doubles 2003: Sania Mirza (with Russia's Alisa Kleybanova) — Girls' Doubles 2005: Mahesh Bhupathi (with France's Mary Pierce) — Mixed Doubles 2010: Leander Paes (with Zimbabwe's Cara Black) — Mixed Doubles 2015: Sania Mirza (with Switzerland's Martina Hingis) — Women's Doubles 2015: Leander Paes (with Switzerland's Martina Hingis) — Mixed Doubles 2015: Sumit Nagal (with Vietnam's Ly Hoang Nam) — Boys' Doubles More stories from this issue
The Mainichi
3 hours ago
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- The Mainichi
Wimbledon 2025: How to watch on TV, betting odds, the schedule, seedings and more to know
LONDON (AP) -- Get ready for Wimbledon before play begins Monday with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about how to watch the third Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2025 on TV, what the betting odds are, what the schedule is, who the top seeds and defending champions are and more: When does Wimbledon start? Play begins Monday at 11 a.m. local time, which is 6 a.m. ET. The first match on Centre Court -- which traditionally involves the previous year's men's champion -- is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. local (8:30 a.m. ET). The previous year's women's champion opens Centre Court on Day 2. Where can I watch Wimbledon on TV? -- In the U.S.: ESPN/ABC (live coverage) and Tennis Channel (match re-airs). -- Other countries are listed here. Who are the defending champions at Wimbledon? Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain won the 2024 singles titles. Krejcikova got past Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 for her second Grand Slam title and first at the All England Club. Alcaraz beat seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) to win his second consecutive trophy at the grass-court major -- defeating Djokovic each time -- and fourth Slam title overall, a total Alcaraz now has raised to five at age 22. Who are the top seeds at the All England Club? Aryna Sabalenka is the top-seeded woman, and Jannik Sinner is the top-seeded man. They are the players who are ranked No. 1, and the tournament seedings -- which were officially released Thursday -- follow the WTA and ATP rankings. For the women, French Open champion Coco Gauff is No. 2, Jessica Pegula No. 3 and Paolini No. 4. For the men, Alcaraz is No. 2, Alexander Zverev No. 3 and Jack Draper No. 4. Who are the betting favorites at Wimbledon this year? Sabalenka and Alcaraz are listed as the money-line favorites to win the singles trophies, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Sabalenka is at +290 -- she was at +275 before Friday's draw -- with 2022 champion Elena Rybakina next at +600 and Gauff the third choice at +750 (she was at +600 before the draw). Alcaraz moved to +110 from +130 after the draw, ahead of Sinner (+190), followed by Djokovic (+650). Who does Coco Gauff play in her first Wimbledon match and when? Gauff was drawn to face Dayana Yastremska, a 2024 Australian Open semifinalist, in the first round. That match will be Tuesday, when all of the women in the bottom half of their bracket are scheduled to play. Sabalenka -- who faces Canadian qualifier Carson Branstine -- and the rest of the top section will be in action on Monday. Alcaraz meets Fabio Fognini at Centre Court on Monday, when the bottom half of the men's bracket will be on the program; Sinner takes on Luca Nardi on Tuesday, when the top of the men's draw will play. Other basic facts about the grass-court Grand Slam tournament Wimbledon is played outdoors on grass courts at the All England Club in southwest London; there are retractable roofs at Centre Court and No. 1 Court. Women play best-of-three-set matches with a first-to-10 tiebreaker at 6-all in the third; men play best-of-five with a tiebreaker at 6-all in the fifth. Unlike at the other three major tennis tournaments -- the U.S. Open, Australian Open and French Open -- there are no night sessions; there is an 11 p.m. curfew at Wimbledon. This is also the last Grand Slam event with 14 days of competition; later this year, the U.S. Open will join the Australian Open and French Open as a 15-day event that begins on Sunday instead of Monday. What is new this year at Wimbledon? The All England Club will use electronic line-calling during matches for the first time, replacing line judges. That puts Wimbledon in line with the Australian Open and U.S. Open, leaving the French Open as the last major with humans making in or out calls -- at least as of now. Another change in 2025: The times for the two singles finals are moving later, with both now starting at 4 p.m. (11 a.m. ET). What is the singles schedule at Wimbledon? -- Monday-Tuesday: First Round (Women and Men) -- July 2-3: Second Round (Women and Men) -- July 4-5: Third Round (Women and Men) -- July 6-7: Fourth Round (Women and Men) -- July 8-9: Quarterfinals (Women and Men) -- July 10: Women's Semifinals -- July 11: Men's Semifinals -- July 12: Women's Final -- July 13: Men's Final What is the prize money at Wimbledon in 2025? Total player compensation at Wimbledon is 53.5 million pounds (about $72 million), a jump of 7% over last year. The two singles champions each earn 3 million pounds (about $4 million).
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9 hours ago
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If Djokovic has another Slam title left in him, it can well be Wimbledon this year
Novak Djokovic is still chasing history at the age of 38. He already has 24 Grand Slam titles under his belt and is looking to win another one. As Wimbledon 2025 nears, we look at why Djokovic might still have one last Slam left in him. read more Roger Federer won his last Grand Slam title – the 2018 Australian Open - at the age of 36. Rafael Nadal won his last Grand Slam title – the 2022 French Open – at the age of 36. There is only one member of the 'Big 3' club who is still an active tennis player. He is currently 38 years old and he won his last Grand Slam title – the 2023 US Open – at the age of 36. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Djokovic still believing at 38 Over a span of 15 years (2008 to 2023), Novak Djokovic managed to do what neither Federer nor Nadal could – get to the magic number of 24 Grand Slam titles – the all-time record held, for the longest time solely, by Margaret Court (pre and post Open Era combined). The big question though is – can Djokovic pull one last rabbit out of the hat and go past the Swiss Maestro and the Spanish Matador one more time and win a Grand Slam title after the age of 36? I still distinctly remember the Sunday when Novak Djokovic won his first Grand Slam title. It was the 2008 Australian Open final and Djokovic was playing Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. A potential Federer vs Nadal final had not materialised, with both stalwarts faltering at the semi-final stage. After that title win at the Rod Laver Arena, Djokovic didn't win a Slam title till 2011 (a year in which he won the Australian Open, Wimbledon and the US Open). Needless to say, in the interim, many experts felt the 2008 Aussie Open title was just a flash in the pan. That was 17 years ago. Little did I or anyone else watching and tracking the Australian Open final of 2008 realise that in these 17 years the Serb who first made his presence felt as quite the disruptor in men's singles tennis, would go onto become the joint most successful tennis player of all time (Tied with Margaret Court). With as many as 24 Grand Slam singles titles to his name, outstripping Federer and Nadal (something which back in 2008, even after the Aussie Open title win, no one would have thought to be even remotely possible), the name Novak Djokovic is an immortal one. But he is still choosing to play on. And can you really point any fingers, considering he is still making semis and finals cuts at the Slams? What experts are saying At the recently concluded French Open, where Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in a final that could well challenge the 2008 Wimbledon final between Federer and Nadal, as the best men's singles Slam final ever played, Djokovic made it all the way to the semi-finals, eventually losing to Sinner. The Serb didn't drop a single set in his first four matches at Rolland Garros this time, beating much younger opponents. That statistic changed only in the quarter-final where he beat Alexander Zverev, seeded three places above him and the 2024 runner-up, in four sets (4-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4). Not bad for a 38-year-old, eh? I spoke to former India singles tennis player, Somdev Devvarman, who played all four Grand Slams, recently and Som was clear that Djokovic was right up there, in terms of quality, at the year's second Slam, this time. 'You have to remember that the guy (Djokovic) made the Wimbledon finals (in 2024) on one knee and who did he lose to? (in the final) – to Carlos Alcaraz. At the French Open also, I think he was better than every single person in the field, except two guys (Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner),' Somdev said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD While Som backed Djoko's game, there are others who feel it will be impossible for the man once nicknamed 'the Djoker' to win another Slam title. Earlier this year, former French player turned analyst Nicolas Escudé was quoted as saying by Eurosport France – '…yes, he (Djokovic) is on a downward slope. At the beginning of the year (2025), we already asked ourselves the question about Novak Djokovic and, in my opinion, I don't see him winning a Grand Slam anymore; it's far too complicated for him…' It's understandable that some people, like Escude, feel that the greatest men's player of all time will not hold Slam silverware ever again in his career. The number one reason for that is of course age. It catches up with everyone, doesn't it? And hand-in-hand with age comes declining physical prowess. We saw Rafa Nadal carrying on, hoping against hope and playing through multiple injuries and physical setbacks, trying to win that elusive 23rd Slam title. But he couldn't. Federer realised after his third knee surgery in August 2021, that the writing was on the wall. He announced his retirement a year later. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Djokovic tore his meniscus cartilage (in the knee) at the French Open last year and had to limp off, before subsequently undergoing surgery. Many have cited that as a potential sign that his body will not allow him to go all the way to a Slam title, in other words play seven best of five-set matches. But then, are we forgetting that Djokovic recovered from that surgery in almost miraculous fashion and made it all the way to the final of Wimbledon? Many felt he had done it on one leg! Combine that with what we saw at the French Open this time and all it might take is a couple of results going his way, right? After all, the man is making Grand Slam semi-finals at the age of 38. That is, simply mind-blowing. '…if he (Djokovic) is still going to play at that level, if he is still going to be that highly ranked, if he is going to be that much of a threat, then I wouldn't put it past him (winning another Grand Slam title), because he has made the finals of Wimbledon on one leg,' Somdev Devvarman further said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The biggest reason perhaps that Djokovic's critics feel he won't be able to get to Grand Slam title number 25, is the meteoric rise of the top two players in the world currently, in men's singles - Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The two of them have won the last six Slam titles between them and have undoubtedly left the rest of the 'new generation' pack well behind them. But let us not forget that while Djokovic might not have the legs and overall stamina that the young guns have, he has tons of experience working for him. That coupled with an extremely analytical tennis brain. Don't forget that after a long time of losing to Federer and Nadal, he figured out ways to beat both those legends, at their own game. Have absolutely no doubt about the fact that he is studying Alcaraz and Sinner very, very closely. He might not have that aura of invincibility anymore, but he's still very much there. Waiting. Hoping. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Djokovic's Wimbledon hope If there's one Slam title that Djokovic feels he might still realistically have in his sights, it could well be Wimbledon. He probably doesn't have the physical gumption left to win one more at his favourite Slam – the Australian Open (he has won it a record 10 times – most in the Open Era). In this year's Aussie Open, he managed to beat Alcaraz in the quarter-finals and reach his 12th semi-final at Melbourne Park, but then had to retire in that clash against Zverev, after losing the first set. The grass at SW19 is not as fast as it used to be, because of the way it's maintained mostly, but of course it's faster than what Djokovic is coming off - clay courts - and that suits his current game which doesn't lend itself to very long rallies. Djokovic is also a very strong baseline player and over the years He is also one of the, if not the best, returners of serve in the men's game. And that will hold him in good stead even against big servers, like Sinner – who has modified his serve to make it way more booming and often goes for broke, directing pin-point serves to the body, even on second serve. The road to No. 25 won't be easy There's no doubt that Djokovic's biggest hurdle at Wimbledon will be Alcaraz – the two-time defending champion, who is aiming to become just the second player to win the French Open, the Queen's Club title and Wimbledon in the same year and who some feel is the most complete player on the tour right now. For many, Alcaraz's incredible ability to know For some experts, including Somdev, Alcaraz is already an all-surface great. Sinner hasn't managed to do carve out a niche for himself on the grass of SW19 yet, with his best performance so far there being a semi-final appearance (2023), but that doesn't mean Djokovic will have it easy against the 6-foot-3-inch-tall Italian. This time, Djokovic and Sinner are in the same half of the Wimbledon draw, which means they could potentially face-off in the semi-finals. As per the draw, in the quarters, Djokovic could face British World Number 3, Jack Draper. Alcaraz is on the other side of the draw and will be the favourite to win complete a hat-trick of titles. Though the Spaniard has almost seamless made the transition from clay courts to grass – winning the French Open and then the Queen's title - what is he slips up? STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'What if the other guys (Alcaraz and Sinner) lose? A lot of things can happen. So, I would say he (Djokovic) is still very much in the hunt, but obviously time is ticking,' said Somdev. Remember what the man himself said? 'Wimbledon is next, which is my childhood favourite tournament. I'm going to do everything possible to get myself ready. I guess my best chances maybe are [at] Wimbledon or a faster hard court, maybe Australia or something like that.' Djokovic has achieved everything that there is to achieve. He even ticked off the box of 100 career titles by playing and winning a third-tier event in Geneva in May to join an exclusive club, which has only Jimmy Connors (109 titles) and Federer (103 titles) as the other members. But he will be thinking of a few more milestones. One more Wimbledon title will see him equal Federer's record of eight titles. It will also see him go past Margaret Court as the sole record holder of most singles Slam titles, with 25. He might have mellowed with age, but finishing on top of the pile has perhaps always been the biggest ambition that fuels his fire. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD After all, when he was on Slam title number 16, with Federer on 20 and Rafa on 18, this is what he had said ahead of the 2019 US Open, when asked about his desire to be the all-time most successful player: 'It does also put a certain level of responsibility on me as well, because I am, you know, aiming to do that (become the player with the maximum Slam titles)…It's definitely one of my ambitions and goals, if you want.'
Fox Sports
a day ago
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Wimbledon 2025: How to watch on TV, betting odds, the schedule, seedings and more to know
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Get ready for Wimbledon before play begins Monday with a guide that tells you everything you need to know about how to watch the third Grand Slam tennis tournament of 2025 on TV, what the betting odds are, what the schedule is, who the top seeds and defending champions are and more: When does Wimbledon start? Play begins Monday at 11 a.m. local time, which is 6 a.m. ET. The first match on Centre Court — which traditionally involves the previous year's men's champion — is scheduled to begin at 1:30 p.m. local (8:30 a.m. ET). The previous year's women's champion opens Centre Court on Day 2. Where can I watch Wimbledon on TV? — In the U.S.: ESPN and Tennis Channel. — Other countries are listed here. Who are the defending champions at Wimbledon? Barbora Krejcikova of the Czech Republic and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain won the 2024 singles titles. Krejcikova got past Jasmine Paolini 6-2, 2-6, 6-4 for her second Grand Slam title and first at the All England Club. Alcaraz beat seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) to win his second consecutive trophy at the grass-court major — defeating Djokovic each time — and fourth Slam title overall, a total Alcaraz now has raised to five at age 22. Who are the top seeds at the All England Club? Aryna Sabalenka is the top-seeded woman, and Jannik Sinner is the top-seeded man. They are the players who are ranked No. 1, and the tournament seedings — which were officially released Thursday — follow the WTA and ATP rankings. For the women, French Open champion Coco Gauff is No. 2, Jessica Pegula No. 3 and Paolini No. 4. For the men, Alcaraz is No. 2, Alexander Zverev No. 3 and Jack Draper No. 4. Who are the betting favorites at Wimbledon this year? Sabalenka and Alcaraz are listed as the money-line favorites to win the singles trophies, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. Sabalenka is at +290 — she was at +275 before Friday's draw — with 2022 champion Elena Rybakina next at +600 and Gauff the third choice at +750 (she was at +600 before the draw). Alcaraz moved to +110 from +130 after the draw, ahead of Sinner (+190), followed by Djokovic (+650). Who does Coco Gauff play in her first Wimbledon match and when? Gauff was drawn to face Dayana Yastremska, a 2024 Australian Open semifinalist, in the first round. That match will be Tuesday, when all of the women in the bottom half of their bracket are scheduled to play. Sabalenka — who faces Canadian qualifier Carson Branstine — and the rest of the top section will be in action on Monday. Alcaraz meets Fabio Fognini at Centre Court on Monday, when the bottom half of the men's bracket will be on the program; Sinner takes on Luca Nardi on Tuesday, when the top of the men's draw will play. Other basic facts about the grass-court Grand Slam tournament Wimbledon is played outdoors on grass courts at the All England Club in southwest London; there are retractable roofs at Centre Court and No. 1 Court. Women play best-of-three-set matches with a first-to-10 tiebreaker at 6-all in the third; men play best-of-five with a tiebreaker at 6-all in the fifth. Unlike at the other three major tennis tournaments — the U.S. Open, Australian Open and French Open — there are no night sessions; there is an 11 p.m. curfew at Wimbledon. This is also the last Grand Slam event with 14 days of competition; later this year, the U.S. Open will join the Australian Open and French Open as a 15-day event that begins on Sunday instead of Monday. What is new this year at Wimbledon? The All England Club will use electronic line-calling during matches for the first time, replacing line judges. That puts Wimbledon in line with the Australian Open and U.S. Open, leaving the French Open as the last major with humans making in or out calls — at least as of now. Another change in 2025: The times for the two singles finals are moving later, with both now starting at 4 p.m. (11 a.m. ET). What is the singles schedule at Wimbledon? — Monday-Tuesday: First Round (Women and Men) — July 2-3: Second Round (Women and Men) — July 4-5: Third Round (Women and Men) — July 6-7: Fourth Round (Women and Men) — July 8-9: Quarterfinals (Women and Men) — July 10: Women's Semifinals — July 11: Men's Semifinals — July 12: Women's Final — July 13: Men's Final Key stories to read before play begins at Wimbledon — Coco Gauff and Carlos Alcaraz are young stars leading tennis into the future — Arthur Ashe's 1975 triumph is among the anniversaries at Wimbledon this year — Alcaraz will face Fabio Fognini in the first round Monday — Alcaraz-Raducanu is just one of the star-studded mixed doubles teams for the US Open — Coco Gauff won her second Grand Slam title at the French Open — Aryna Sabalenka apologized to Coco Gauff about post-match comments in Paris — Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner bring their rivalry from France to England — Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff and other players ask the Grand Slam events for more money — A group of tennis players sued the organizations that run the sport What is the prize money at Wimbledon in 2025? Total player compensation at Wimbledon is 53.5 million pounds (about $72 million), a jump of 7% over last year. The two singles champions each earn 3 million pounds (about $4 million). ___ AP tennis:
