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Best Wimbledon players 2025 to watch: Top men & women ranked

Best Wimbledon players 2025 to watch: Top men & women ranked

Find out about the best Wimbledon players to watch in the 2025 edition with highlights of the top men & women players with expectations.

Here are the best Wimbledon players to watch in 2025:


Men


1. Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz is the favourite to win this year's Wimbledon championship. He is a two-time defending champion.

The Spaniard is known for his ability to play on grass with his impressive skills, such as speed and fearless net play.


2. Jannik Sinner

Jannik Sinner heads into this tournament as World No. 1 and 2024 Aussie Open winner. He is one of the title contenders.


3. Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic is a 7-time Wimbledon winner and continues the chase for his eighth title.


4. Holger Rune

Holger Rune is one of the fastest-rising tennis players currently. He has been tipped to cause a major upset against the big players.


5. Daniil Medvedev

Daniil Medvedev is known for his tactical approach to the game.


6. Alexander Zverev

Alexander Zverev is another name on the list of contenders for this year's Wimbledon title.


7. Jack Draper

Jack Draper is Britain’s breakout star who will have the home crowd behind him.


8. Ben Shelton

Ben Shelton is another fearless contender known for his impressive performance on grass.


9. Hubert Hurkacz

Hubert Hurkacz is another grass-court star who has been tipped to shine at the big event.


10. Frances Tiafoe

Frances Tiafoe is another tournament star to watch out for.


11. Matteo Berrettini

Matteo Berrettini was the finalist during the 2021 edition.


12. Tommy Paul

Tommy Paul is known for his athletics and movements.


13. Sebastian Korda

Sebastian Korda is another player to watch on the grass court.


14. Grigor Dimitrov

Grigor Dimitrov was a former semifinalist. He is expected to replicate the same form.


15. Lorenzo Musetti

Lorenzo Musetti also makes the list.


Women


1. Barbora Krejčíková

Barbora Krejčíková is the defending champion following her successful outing in the 2024 edition. She returns to defend her crown.

Barbora Krejčíková is known for her confidence and tactics on the grass court.


2. Aryna Sabalenka

Aryna Sabalenka returns to the tournament after missing out on the 2024 edition due to injury. The two-time Australian Open champion is one of the top contenders to watch.


3. Coco Gauff

Coco Gauff is the reigning US Open champion. She is one of the key favourites due to her consistency. She surely knows how to shine on the grass court.

Coco Gauff will be all out for her first Wimbledon title.


4. Iga Świątek

World No. 1 Iga Świątek is one of the best female tennis players, known for her excellent performance on the clay court. However, she continues her chase for a Wimbledon breakthrough.


5. Elena Rybakina

Elena Rybakina returns in search of another title after emerging as the 2022 champion. She is a natural grass star.


6. Jessica Pegula

Jessica Pegula is one of the most consistent players in the game.


7. Jasmine Paolini

Jasmine Paolini was the 2024 finalist. She will be out to prove a point after being inches away from winning the title.

Jasmine is known for her speed and counterpunching.

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8. Mirra Andreeva

Mirra Andreeva is known for fearless play and currently ranks as one of the most exciting young talents on tour.


9. Zheng Qinwen

Zheng Qinwen is a rising star on the tour. She is consistently improving on her game.


10. Emma Raducanu

Emma Raducanu is a 2021 US Open champion. Back on home soil, she is expected to get the best support from the fans.


11. Katie Boulter

Katie Boulter is Britain’s No. 1 and one of the key players to watch at the tournament.


12. Elina Svitolina

Elina Svitolina was a semifinalist in 2023. She is back on the stage once again to prove a point.


13. Karolína Muchová

Karolína Muchová is a versatile player known for her performance on the grass court.


14. Diana Shnaider

Diana Shnaider is one of the fastest rising players on the tour.


15. Ons Jabeur

Ons Jabeur is a two-time Wimbledon finalist. She continues her quest for a title.