Carlos Alcaraz heads into Wimbledon 2025 poised to mark the start of a defining era in men’s tennis. Fresh off his French Open triumph and a successful title defence at Queen’s Club, the 22-year-old Spaniard looks primed to chase a third consecutive Wimbledon crown. Achieving such a feat would make him only the fifth man in the Open Era to win three Wimbledons in a row and would solidify his dominance on grass courts.
Alcaraz begins his campaign against veteran Fabio Fognini and enters the tournament in top form, blending confidence with a sense of calm. A strong run would also put him in elite company, as only Rod Laver, Björn Borg, and Rafael Nadal have previously won the French Open and Wimbledon back-to-back on multiple occasions. Though aware of the history he could make, Alcaraz remains focused on the task at hand, choosing to centre his mindset on the present rather than potential milestones.
Standing in Alcaraz’s path are formidable rivals, most notably world No. 1 Jannik Sinner. Still seeking his first major title outside hard courts, Sinner returns to Wimbledon after a crushing French Open final defeat to Alcaraz. The Italian will need to summon mental fortitude and consistency if he is to challenge the defending champion once again.
Another contender looking to make his mark is Jack Draper. Now the British No. 1 and a top seed at Wimbledon for the first time, Draper faces an intense spotlight. His draw is far from favourable, potentially meeting grass specialist Alexander Bublik in the third round and, if successful, a possible quarter-final showdown with Novak Djokovic looms. Despite the difficult path, Draper’s game powerful, balanced, and well-suited to grass combined with strong home support, could drive him deep into the tournament.
Djokovic, meanwhile, remains a key figure. At 38, the Serbian is targeting yet another Grand Slam title, aiming to become the oldest man to win one. Although his schedule has been selective, his performances at majors continue to be elite, and few would bet against him on Centre Court.
The British contingent is larger than it has been in decades, with 23 players in the singles draw. Among them, Jacob Fearnley and Cameron Norrie bring momentum, while 21-year-old qualifier Oliver Tarvet makes his main draw debut ranked No. 719 in the world a reflection of Wimbledon’s unique tradition of mixing rising stars with legends. As the tournament unfolds, all eyes will be on whether Alcaraz can continue his ascent and truly make this his era at SW19.
