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Wimbledon 2025: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and World No 1 Aryna Sabalenka play second round matches on Wednesday. India's doubles players, including Rohan Bopanna, begin their campaigns in London.

Carlos Alcaraz highlighted that the weight of the occasion got to him during the first-round clash against Fabio Fognini which may have been a bit too close for comfort for the two-time champion.

Wimbledon buzzes with anticipation ahead of the championships, showcasing meticulously manicured grounds and the vibrant energy of its young ball boys and girls (BBGs). These dedicated youngsters, selected from a pool of 1,000 applicants, undergo rigorous training to ensure seamless match operations.

Wimbledon 2025: 22-year-old Carlos Alcaraz is looking to become only the fourth man to complete a three-peat in the grass-court major after Bjorn Borg, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic.

Emma Raducanu has denied rumors of a romantic relationship with Carlos Alcaraz, confirming their upcoming mixed doubles partnership at the US Open. The pair recently practiced together, with Alcaraz initiating the collaboration earlier this year. Raducanu expressed her excitement about teaming up with Alcaraz, while also focusing on her singles career after a recent loss at the Eastbourne Open.