No white, no Wimbledon! Your 2025 Wimbledon guide is here

May 21, 2025 5 minutes Posted by - vegas11

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Wimbledon is recognized as the toughest tennis tournament to win, with even players' attire required to be "all white."

Wimbledon not only has the priciest tickets but also enjoys the backing of the British Royal Family! Bros, quickly check out the 2025 Wimby Complete Guide.

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UK – Wimbledon Tennis

Wimbledon is the oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament, with a 148-year history as of 2025!

It takes place every year from June to July in the Wimbledon district of London, at the All England Club.

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The story of Wimbledon began in 1877, with only a men’s singles event and fewer than 20 participants.

Fun Facts – Unique Things About Wimbledon

All players must wear white.
This is a strict Wimbledon tradition. From head to toe, players must wear all white — no colorful outfits allowed.
Royal family attends.
The British royals love tennis! Prince William and Princess Kate often show up, and the stands are full of celebrities.
Strawberries and cream is a must.
Watching Wimbledon means eating strawberries and cream — it's the iconic British snack, with tens of thousands of servings sold every year!
One of the hardest tickets to get.
Tickets are so popular that people camp overnight just to line up. There's also a ballot system.
The only green court.
Wimbledon is the only Grand Slam played on grass. The ball bounces lower and moves faster, making it tricky for players.
No sponsor names allowed.
Wimbledon is the least commercialized of all Grand Slams. It protects its traditional image and doesn’t show sponsor logos on the court.

Features of the 2025 Wimbledon Venues

The main matches are played on Centre Court, which seats 15,000 people, and No. 1 Court, which holds 12,000 — both have retractable roofs.

Wimbledon is considered the most traditional, elegant, and toughest Grand Slam, mainly because it’s played on grass courts.

Grass makes the ball bounce lower and move faster — a real test of skill!

On grass, the ball bounces low and fast — players have to move quickly!

Grass court games rely on strong serves and net volleys, unlike clay courts where long rallies are common.

If your technique isn’t sharp, don’t even think about winning here!

Are Indian Players Competing at Wimbledon 2025?

Yes! Based on current performance, these three Indian players are the most likely to appear at Wimbledon 2025:

Rohan Bopanna – Age 45, 2024 Australian Open men’s doubles champion, ranked in the world’s top 10. Likely to enter men’s doubles with a new partner, possibly from France or Australia.
Yuki Bhambri – Doubles ranking: 26. Winner of the 2025 Dubai Championship. Expected to team up with Albano Olivetti in men’s doubles, with a good chance to reach the quarterfinals.
Sumit Nagal – Singles ranking around 170. He might qualify through the preliminary rounds and hopes to break past his usual first-round exits in singles.

India’s Track Record at Wimbledon

Though no Indian has won a singles title yet, Indian players have claimed 5 championships in doubles and mixed doubles combined.

Singles: Still a Work in Progress

India’s best Wimbledon singles result came from Vijay Amritraj, who reached the quarterfinals in 1973.

Sumit Nagal is India’s current hope. Ranked around 170 in 2024, he may enter the 2025 main draw through qualifiers.

Though he often exits in the first round, his determination keeps Indian fans hopeful!

Doubles & Mixed Doubles: 5 Wimbledon Titles for India

Men’s Doubles – 2 Titles:

In 1999, Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi made history as the first Indian pair to win the Wimbledon men’s doubles title.
In 2010, Paes won again, this time partnering with Lukáš Dlouhý from the Czech Republic.

Mixed Doubles – 3 Titles:

In 1999, Bhupathi teamed up with Lisa Raymond (USA) to win the title.
In 2003, Paes won with tennis legend Martina Navratilova (USA).
In 2015, Paes triumphed again, partnering with Martina Hingis (Switzerland).

Most Wimbledon Titles in History

In men’s singles, the record is held by Switzerland’s Roger Federer, with 8 Wimbledon titles, earning him the nickname King of Grass.

For women’s singles, the legendary Martina Navratilova from the USA holds the record with 9 Wimbledon titles, rightfully called the Queen of Wimbledon!

How Much Is the Wimbledon Prize Money?

In 2024, the men’s singles champion earned around £2.9 million (approximately ₹260 million), and the prize is expected to be even higher in 2025.

In 2023, both the men’s and women’s singles champions received about ₹248 million, making Wimbledon one of the highest-paying tennis tournaments in the world.

Doubles and mixed doubles offer smaller prize amounts, but they’re still significant.

With growing sponsorship and broadcasting rights each year, Wimbledon’s total prize pool keeps increasing!

Wimbledon 2025 Match Schedule

The 2025 Wimbledon tournament runs for two weeks, starting with qualifiers on June 30 and ending with the finals on July 20.

June 30 – July 3: Qualifying rounds – lower-ranked players compete for a spot in the main draw.
July 7: Main draw begins – men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles matches kick off.
July 19: Women’s Singles Final.
July 20: Men’s Singles Final – the big championship showdown.

Match Timings (Indian Standard Time):

Morning matches: 11:00 AM London = 3:30 PM IST
Main court matches: 1:00 PM London = 5:30 PM IST
Centre Court headline matches: 1:30–2:00 PM London = 6:00–6:30 PM IST and later

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