
Brit watch today
Monday’s record-breaking seven British winners all return to the court on Wednesday looking to reach the third round.
Emma Raducanu faces a tough test against 2023 champion Marketa Vondrousova in the prime time slot on Centre Court, while British number two Katie Boulter and number three Sonay Kartal both take on unseeded opponents after headline-grabbing first-round wins.
Qualifier Oliver Tarvet has the most eye-catching match against defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, while Cameron Norrie will play 12th seed Frances Tiafoe and Arthur Fery and Billy Harris face Italian Luciano Darderi and Portugal’s Nuno Borges respectively.
Lawrence Ostlere2 July 2025 10:50
Zverev feels ‘alone’ and ‘empty’ after shock first-round exit
“It’s more mental, probably, I feel very alone out there at times, I struggle mentally, after the Australian Open, I don’t know,” said Zverev. “Trying to find ways to get out of this hole, but I keep finding myself back in it. I don’t know, I feel generally speaking quite alone in life, it’s not a nice feeling.
“Maybe for the first time in my life I’ll probably need it.
“I’ve been through a lot of difficulties. I’ve been through a lot of difficulties in the media. I’ve been through a lot of difficulties in life generally.
“I’ve never felt this empty before. Just lacking joy, just lacking joy in everything that I do. It’s not necessarily about tennis. Just lacking joy outside of tennis, as well.”
Lawrence Ostlere2 July 2025 10:43
Zverev feels ‘alone’ and ‘empty’ after shock first-round exit
The three-time grand slam finalist, beaten 7-6 (3) 6-7 (8) 6-3 6-7 (5) 6-4, opened up about his mental health and revealed he will now consider therapy after struggles on and off the court since reaching the final of the Australian Open this year, losing to Jannik Sinner.
The 28-year-old – who has faced allegations of domestic abuse in the past which were unproven and which he has always denied – intends to seek help in the coming weeks.

Lawrence Ostlere2 July 2025 10:39
Gauff shocked by Yastremska on Court One
“This court brings me a lot of nice memories,” Yastremska, 25, said afterwards. “I played junior finals here, it gave me a lot of emotion.
“It was a great match today, I was really on fire. Playing against Coco, it is something special. She’s a great player, great person, we have a very good relationship, I enjoyed it a lot.
“This court is made for the greatest players, so I’m so happy to be on this court.”

Lawrence Ostlere2 July 2025 10:34
Gauff shocked by Yastremska on Court One
In a match originally scheduled for Centre Court but moved to under the roof on Court 1, Yastremska played the match of her life and eliminated the French Open champion and world No 2 via a 7-6, 6-1 scoreline.
Gauff looked aghast throughout the match, looking at her player box in disbelief, as the world No 42 hit winner after winner in a stunning performance across 78 minutes.

Lawrence Ostlere2 July 2025 10:29
Djokovic credits ‘miracle pills’ for turnaround
The Serb was asked whether he thought about retiring from the match when the stomach bug was at its worst but claimed that wasn’t an option.
He added: “I honestly wasn’t thinking about that [retiring from the match] or taking that as an option. I knew that something is off with the stomach so hopefully when that came down the energy will come back – and that’s what happened.
“Credit to Alex [Muller} for playing some really good tennis. He fought in the second set and deserves a round of applause for the battle.”
Lawrence Ostlere2 July 2025 10:23
Djokovic credits ‘miracle pills’ for turnaround
“It’s great to be back in Wimbledon and obviously I have to say that first and acknowledge the sacredness of this court,” Djokovic began.
“This tournament has always meant a lot to me and to many other players, it’s a childhood dream so I never take stepping out on this court for granted. I enjoyed myself, obviously a bit less in the second set but I went from feeling my absolute best for a set and a half to my absolute worst for about 45 minutes, whether it was a stomach bug, I don’t know what it is.
“I struggled with that but the energy kicked back after some doctor’s miracle pills and I managed to finish the match on a good note.”
Lawrence Ostlere2 July 2025 10:19
Djokovic credits ‘miracle pills’ for turnaround
Novak Djokovic admitted to feeling his ‘absolute worst’ on court until the doctor’s ‘miracle pills’ restored eased a stomach issue and helped him fight past Alexandre Muller in four sets.
The first round clash was delicately poised at one set each when Djokovic asked for the doctor following the third game of the third set.
Muller had just taken a 2-1 lead with the set on serve when Djokovic explained an issue he was having in his stomach. The Serb attempted to stretch out his stomach muscles and ease some slight swelling when he was given the tablets by the medical professional.
It took a while for them to kick in but once they did Djokovic flew through the rest of the set, and quickly swept through the fourth to clinch a 6-1 6-7 6-2 6-2 victory and a place in the second round.

Lawrence Ostlere2 July 2025 10:15
Wimbledon 2025 – order of play
COURT 18 – SHOW COURT – 11:00 START
Shintaro Mochizuki (JPN) vs Karen Khachanov [17]
Diana Shnaider [12] vs Diane Parry (FRA)
Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) [25] vs Jan-Lennard Struff (GER)
Emily Appleton (GBR) / Heather Watson (GBR) vs Mirra Andreeva / Diana Shnaider [5]
Lawrence Ostlere2 July 2025 10:09