This Wednesday 2 July marks the second day of the Wimbledon 2025 main draw (matches begin at 11:00 BST). Following a first round filled with striking victories from British players over seeded opponents, several are set to return for challenging second-round ties.
Jack Draper in command: first-round dominated, ready to rest before Thursday’s showdown
Steady, composed and now accustomed to centre-stage, Jack Draper kicked off his tournament with authority by defeating Sebastián Báez in the first round. Already impressive this grass season, having claimed Stuttgart and reached the Queen’s semi-final at 23, he has firmly established himself as not only a pillar of British tennis but a global contender. Seeded fourth, he’ll enjoy a well-earned rest day before tackling Marin Čilić, former US Open champion and grass-court specialist, in the second round.
He won’t be alone in resting today: Dan Evans, gearing up to face Novak Djokovic, and young Jack Pinnington Jones, who will face off Flavio Cobolli in round two, will also be off-court until tomorrow. This rest provides a valuable recovery period for all three after strong opening performances, while attention shifts to seven other British players in action today hoping to emulate their compatriots.
Britain’s strong line-up in action today
With the major British names on pause, there are still plenty of local contenders on court today aiming to further their run at Wimbledon. Remarkably, some have already made headlines with giant-killing performances in round one, toppling seeded opponents.
Men’s Matches
- Billy Harris, a wildcard entry, upset Dusan Lajovic (who had replaced the originally drawn Hubert Hurkacz) to reach round two. He faces seasoned Nuno Borges of Portugal, a reliable Top‑50 performer, at 12:10 BST on Court 2.
- Cameron Norrie, a 2022 semi-finalist, had a strong opener and now meets American Frances Tiafoe at 13:00 on Court 1. This high-stakes match against a former Top 10 star will be a stern test of Norrie’s grass-court pedigree.
- Oliver Tarvet represents the quintessential qualifier’s story—rising through the ranks, he’ll now compete on Centre Court at 14:40 BST against reigning champion Carlos Alcaraz. The 21-year-old Brit will experience a grand moment in front of a home crowd, a milestone few could have foreseen just weeks ago.
- Arthur Fery, already a hero for toppling Alexei Popyrin, plays rising Italian Lorenzo Darderi at 15:00 on Court 2. With strong tactical awareness and agility on grass, he’s eager to prove his first-round win was no fluke.
Women’s Matches
- Sonay Kartal, who caused a sensation by ousting Jelena Ostapenko, resumes on Court 3 at 11:00 BST against Bulgaria’s Viktoriya Tomova. A confident performance could see her reach the third round for the first time in a Grand Slam.
- Katie Boulter, still keeping form after her surprise win over No.9 seed Paula Badosa, meets Argentina’s Solana Sierra at 14:40 BST on Court 1. With aggressive play and strong nerves, she looks capable of progressing further.
- Emma Raducanu will take on Marketa Vondrousova, defending Wimbledon champion, at 16:20 BST on Centre Court. The crowd eagerly awaits this clash, hoping for a return to top-level intensity from the former US Open champion.
British Match schedule – Wednesday 2 July (from 11:00 BST)
Men’s Singles:
- Billy Harris (UK) vs Nuno Borges (POR) – 12:10 – Court 2
- Cameron Norrie (UK) vs Frances Tiafoe (USA) – 13:00 – Court 1
- Oliver Tarvet (UK) vs Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) – 14:40 – Centre Court
- Arthur Fery (UK) vs Lorenzo Darderi (ITA) – 15:00 – Court 2
Women’s Singles:
- Viktoriya Tomova (BUL) vs Sonay Kartal (UK) – 11:00 – Court 3
- Katie Boulter (UK) vs Solana Sierra (ARG) – 14:40 – Court 1
- Emma Raducanu (UK) vs Marketa Vondrousova (CZE) – 16:20 – Centre Court
British Match schedule – Thursday 3 July (from 11:00 BST)
Men’s Singles:
- Jack Draper (UK) vs Marin Cilic (CRO) – time TBC – anticipated Court 1
- Jack Pinnington Jones (UK) vs Flavio Cobolli (ITA) – time TBC – Court to be confirmed
- Dan Evans (UK) vs Novak Djokovic (SRB) – time TBC – Centre Court
