It’s hard to find a more prestigious sporting event than Wimbledon.
People who have never even played tennis recognise the name and immediately associate it with talent and drive.
There is no doubt that these impressions are accurate, with the most well-respected and well-known athletes in the industry all vying for a spot at the tournament.
With so many incredible players taking part in the event, which professionals should you root for?
In this article, we’ll explore what 2025 holds for Wimbledon tennis and some of the top players to watch.
Jannik Sinner
Jannik Sinner is the very definition of the phrase don’t judge a book by its cover.
The tennis dynamo might be young at just 23, but he has already made a major impact on the sport.
Not only was he the Australian Open 2024 champion, but he was also ranked first in the world for much of 2024.
Sinner did not lift the trophy at Wimbledon in 2024, but he did make it to the quarter-finals before ‘dizzy spells’ spelt the end of his run.
If you’re looking for a likely candidate not only to make it to Wimbledon in 2025 but also to thrive at the tournament, then Sinner is the perfect choice for you.
Novak Djokovic
Novak Djokovic is ranked second in the world, with Sinner inching him out of first.
He has an impressive 24 Grand Slam victories at the time of writing and claimed the Olympic gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympics.
This makes him not only the oldest gold medallist in men’s singles, but also the only player to ever earn a clean sweep of Big Titles: Career Golden Slam and Career Super Slam.
Djokovic is expected to make it to the All England Club in July as one of the top players.
Djokovic is one of the best players in the sport and is poised to continue his record-breaking career in 2025.
Elena Rybakina
While her form has wavered slightly in past years, Elena Rybakina needs no introduction.
She has played in the last three Wimbledon tournaments and won the event in 2022, becoming the first Kazakhstani singles player to win a major as well as the youngest winner of the women’s title since Petra Kvitová in 2011.
In 2024, Rybakina had another incredible showing at Wimbledon.
She beat the former top player in the world, Caroline Wozniacki, in less than an hour, and reached the semi-finals before losing to Barbora Krejčíková.
Rybakina is a top pick for Wimbledon enthusiasts all over the world, and for good reason.
She’s a talented player with the determination to continue pushing forward in the industry.
Aryna Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka is one of the most well-known tennis players in the world. Her illustrious career includes three major singles titles (2024 US Open and 2023 and 2024 Australian Opens) as well as two major doubles titles (2019 US Open and 2021 Australian Open).
In total, at the time of writing, Sabalenka has won a total of 24 career titles, with 18 of those in singles and six in doubles.
In 2024, Sabalenka was forced to withdraw from Wimbledon after a shoulder injury, but she is a favourite to make it to the 2025 tournament.
Keep an eye on her return to the sport.
Where to watch?
It’s one thing to read about the top players and quite another to watch them in action.
You can catch live tennis matches on Sky Sports as well as via a live casino UK.
You might have other options available to you, depending on your sports subscriptions and favoured devices.
Note that if you’re watching from outside of the UK, then your options might vary slightly. Refer to your region’s sports channels for more information.
Are you ready for Wimbledon 2025?
Are you ready for the 2025 Wimbledon experience?
We can’t wait to see what the season has in store for the top players.
Even beyond the players listed above, many fantastic athletes will no doubt put on a great showing.
If you don’t see your favourite top player here, in other words, don’t worry.
This doesn’t mean that they don’t have a shot or aren’t worth watching.
Stay tuned to your favourite tennis news outlets for more information in the coming months.
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