Wimbledon 2025 is delivering non-stop excitement! From stunning upsets to format controversies, the All England Club is buzzing.
Ladies' Singles: Anisimova vs. Świątek for the Crown
American Amanda Anisimova pulled off a major shock, defeating world number one Aryna Sabalenka to reach her first Grand Slam final. Anisimova's powerful performance secured a 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 victory. Meanwhile, Polish star Iga Świątek dominated her semifinal against Belinda Bencic, cruising to a 6-2, 6-0 win. This sets up a guaranteed first-time Wimbledon champion, as neither Anisimova nor Świątek has ever lifted the Venus Rosewater Dish.
Men's Semifinals: A Clash of Titans
Friday's men's semifinals promise to be epic. Taylor Fritz will face defending champion Carlos Alcaraz, while Jannik Sinner will battle seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in a rematch of their French Open semi-final. Djokovic, despite cancelling a practice session, is expected to compete. All eyes will be on Centre Court to see who emerges victorious.
Order of Play - Day 12 (Friday, 11 July)
- Centre Court:
- Taylor Fritz (USA) [5] vs Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) [2]
- Jannik Sinner (ITA) [1] vs Novak Djokovic (SRB) [6]
- No.1 Court:
- Women’s Doubles, semi-finals: Olivia Gadecki (AUS) / Desirae Krawczyk (USA) vs Veronika Kudermetova / Elise Mertens (BEL) [8]
- Men’s Wheelchair Singles, semi-finals: Martin De la Puente (ESP) [3] vs Alfie Hewett (GBR) [2]
- Women’s Doubles, semi-finals: Katerina Siniakova (CZE) / Taylor Townsend (USA) [1] vs Su-Wei Hsieh (TPE) / Jelena Ostapenko (LAT) [4]
Mixed Doubles Drama: US Open Format Changes Spark Controversy
Wimbledon mixed doubles champion Sem Verbeek has expressed his disappointment over the US Open's decision to hold its mixed doubles competition as a standalone event before the start of the Grand Slam. This change, aimed at attracting top singles players, means that many doubles specialists, including Verbeek and his partner Katerina Siniakova, will be unable to participate. Verbeek stated his "heart is bleeding" over the format change.
How to Watch Wimbledon
Catch all the Wimbledon action live on BBC in the UK. Coverage is available on BBC One, BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, and the BBC Sport website.