Monday 30 June marks the beginning of the main draw at Wimbledon 2025. After a rigorous qualifying week and the distribution of wildcards, a strong British contingent is set to grace the manicured lawns of the All England Club. While the spotlight remains fixed on Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, all eyes among the home crowd will turn to their own stars, especially Jack Draper in the men’s singles and a cohort of emerging young talents.

Jack Draper: Britain’s Flag Bearer.
At just 23 years old, Jack Draper has emerged as Britain’s leading hope. Ranked world No. 4 after a stellar performance at Queen’s Club, he begins his campaign this Monday against the steady Argentine Sebastián Báez : a formidable opponent on clay, but a relative unknown on grass. Draper’s Stuttgart title, powered by his booming serve and aggressive groundstrokes, marks him as a serious threat from the outset.
On grass, Draper is in his element, showcasing an all-court arsenal that blends power with finesse. Were he to navigate his first-round tie, he may be pitting his skills against Marin Čilić or Alexander Bublik in the following rounds. A quarter-final showdown with Djokovic looms as a possible highlight, even if that loom is formidable. Despite a challenging draw, his ability to energise the British crowd and take on the world’s elite is undeniable.
Precise shot-making, mental fortitude and the advantage of a home crowd combine to give Draper the perfect platform to test the big names. Should he clear today’s hurdle, it would send a powerful signal that a confident, determined Brit is ready to take on Centre Court. The pressure will be intense, the stakes high, and all hopes placed firmly on his shoulders—though lifting the trophy outright will be an enormous task, even for a player ranked fourth in the world.
UK’s Rising Generation: Promises for the Future.
Beyond Draper, Wimbledon is shining a spotlight on Britain’s next wave, with several wildcard recipients full of promise, and three of the four being recent junior Grand Slam finalists or champions:
- Hannah Klugman, 16, a Roland-Garros junior finalist this year, makes her main-draw debut against Leylah Fernandez, the 2021 US Open finalist. This teenager from London has earned her spot through junior success and is brimming with potential.
- Mingge “Mimi” Xu, 17 and ranked 318th, takes on Emma Raducanu in an all-British blockbuster. After successive titles on the WTA 125 circuit in Birmingham and Nottingham, Xu lost only narrowly (6–3, 6–4) to world No. 34 Peyton Stearns—a sign that she’s rapidly stepping up her game.
- Mika Stojsavljevic, also 16, became the first British girl in 15 years to win the US Open junior title in 2024. Having earned her wildcard with dominant performances in junior challengers, she now faces a new test on grass.
- Henry Searle, 19, Wimbledon junior champion in 2023—the first Brit to claim the title since 1962—is making his senior main-draw debut courtesy of a wildcard. Having sparred with top players like Dan Evans and steadily risen up the ranks, he now tackles the young American Ethan Quinn (world No. 95).
The Full Line-Up of British Players on Day One of Wimbledon 2025.
Women’s Singles :
- Emma Raducanu (UK) vs Mimi Xu (UK)
- Katie Boulter (UK) vs Paula Badosa (ESP)
- Sonay Kartal (UK) vs Jelena Ostapenko (LVA)
- Francesca Jones (UK) vs Yulia Starodubtseva (UKR)
- Harriet Dart (UK) vs Dalma Galfi (HUN)
- Heather Watson (UK) vs Clara Tauson (DEN)
- Jodie Burrage (UK) vs Caty McNally (USA)
- Mika Stojsavljevic (UK) vs Ashlyn Krueger (USA)
- Hannah Klugman (UK) vs Leylah Fernandez (CAN)
Men’s Singles :
- Jack Draper (UK) vs Sebastian Baez (ARG)
- Jacob Fearnley (UK) vs Joao Fonseca (BRA)
- Dan Evans (UK) vs Jay Clarke (UK)
- Cam Norrie (UK) vs Roberto Bautista Agut (ESP)
- Billy Harris (UK) vs Hubert Hurkacz (POL)
- George Loffhagen (UK) vs Pedro Martinez (ESP)
- Johannus Monday (UK) vs Tommy Paul (USA)
- Jack Pinnington Jones (UK) vs Tomas Etcheverry (ARG)
- Oliver Tarvet (UK) vs Leandro Reidi (SUI)
- Arthur Ferry (UK) vs Alexei Popyrin (AUS)
- Henry Searle (UK) vs Ethan Quinn (USA)
- Oliver Crawford (UK) vs Mattia Bellucci (ITA)