Wimbledon 2025 is shaping up to be a defining chapter in the careers of some of women’s tennis’ brightest stars. While Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff have already left their marks on clay and hard courts, grass remains the final frontier—and the All England Club the ultimate proving ground.
Iga Swiatek, despite her dominance elsewhere, continues to struggle at Wimbledon. Her 11–5 career record at the event reflects her discomfort on grass, a surface that neutralizes her heavy topspin and baseline dominance. Last year’s third-round loss to Yulia Putintseva was a sobering reminder of her vulnerability, yet her recent final run at the Bad Homburg Open shows a subtle but notable shift in confidence. Whether that translates into a deep run in London remains to be seen, but signs point to incremental progress.
Aryna Sabalenka, with two semi-final showings under her belt, is perhaps the most battle-tested of the trio on grass. However, she’s never gone further, and crucially, she hasn’t reached a grass final since 2022. The Belarusian’s game—powerful serves and explosive groundstrokes—should be tailor-made for the surface, but lapses in consistency and composure have held her back. As a 20-time WTA titleholder and former World No.1, the expectations are high, but so is the pressure.
Coco Gauff, the newly crowned French Open champion and World No.2, is another major contender. She memorably burst onto the scene as a 15-year-old at Wimbledon in 2019, but since then, she hasn’t managed to crack the quarterfinals at SW19. Her game has matured significantly, and her Grand Slam credentials are now unquestioned. However, she still lacks a grass-court final appearance, and Wimbledon 2025 offers a crucial chance to fill that gap and confirm her versatility.
Adding intrigue is the defending champion, Barbora Krejcikova, whose form has dipped alarmingly since her surprise title run. A first-round exit and a subsequent injury-induced withdrawal from Eastbourne have cast serious doubt on her title defence. Her opening match against rising star Alexandra Eala, who nearly clinched the Eastbourne title, promises to be a stern test. Eala’s fearless baseline game and momentum could make her a giant-killer in her Wimbledon debut.
Then there’s Mirra Andreeva, the 18-year-old Russian sensation whose aggressive, instinctive game has netted her two WTA 1000 titles this year. Her fearless shot selection and poise beyond her years have made her one of the most talked-about prospects in the sport. If she adjusts to the grass as quickly as she has to other surfaces, she could be the dark horse in this draw.
With top contenders trying to rewrite their grass-court stories and young guns looking to shake up the hierarchy, Wimbledon 2025 promises a high-stakes fortnight rich in drama, legacy-defining moments, and the relentless pursuit of history.
