With Wimbledon 2025 set to begin on Monday, five of the biggest names in women’s tennis are positioning themselves as leading contenders for the title. Aryna Sabalenka, currently world No. 1, heads into the tournament after a strong year with two Grand Slam titles but will look to conquer her grasscourt shortcomings, having withdrawn from last year’s event due to a shoulder injury.
Her powerful game has carried her deep into previous Wimbledon draws, and a semifinal showing in Berlin offers hope for a breakthrough at the All England Club.
Coco Gauff, now a two-time Grand Slam champion after her recent French Open victory, enters Wimbledon with momentum but must overcome a mixed record on grass. Despite early promise in 2019 as a teenager, Gauff has not moved past the fourth round at Wimbledon and has yet to reach a final on grass, though her resilience and form suggest she could go deeper this year.
Iga Swiatek, meanwhile, continues to seek a major title beyond clay, with Wimbledon remaining the only Slam where she has not truly excelled; her best result came in 2023 with a quarterfinal finish, and she'll be eager to fill that gap in her decorated career.
Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, is always a threat on grass, with her powerful serve and clean ball-striking making her dangerous despite recent slips in the rankings. Her quarterfinal and semifinal finishes in the last two editions reinforce her comfort at the All England Club.
Rounding out the top contenders is reigning champion Barbora Krejcikova, whose remarkable 2024 run to the title as a 31st seed proved she thrives under pressure. With her mentor Jana Novotna's legacy tied to Wimbledon, Krejcikova returns with quiet confidence and a deep sense of purpose as she looks to defend her crown.
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