Wimbledon 2025 Day 1: Raducanu, Alcaraz, Boulter & More Light Up a Sizzling Start!

Wimbledon begins with 14 British players in action on Day 1 – the most UK singles contenders since 1984!

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Emma Raducanu and Katie Boulter are set to shine with main court appearances in front of the home crowd.

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Temperatures in London may hit 33°C, possibly making this one of the hottest opening days in Wimbledon history.

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Reigning champ Carlos Alcaraz opens Centre Court action at 13:30 BST against Italian veteran Fabio Fognini.

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Top seed Aryna Sabalenka faces Canadian qualifier Carson Branstine in the first match on Court One at 13:00 BST.

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Emma Raducanu will meet 17-year-old Mimi Xu in an all-British clash – one of the most awaited matchups today!

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Keep an eye on 16-year-olds Mika Stojsavljevic and Hannah Klugman, both making waves in their debut main draws.

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From Norrie to Harris and newcomers like Tarvet, British players fill the courts with home pride and high hopes.

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