Wimbledon Picks & Predictions
2025 Wimbledon Predictions & Picks to Win - The Championship Preview
We can already smell the strawberries and cream, Pimms, and grass of the UK’s most prestigious tennis tournament - and the world’s only grass-based major - That’s right; Wimbledon is nearly upon us for another year, and with it, the excitement of the third entry of the 2025 Grand Slam tour.
With the French Open over, all eyes turn to West London, with fans and those neutrals who like to bet on tennis alike tuning in to experience the pinnacle of grass-court action.
The HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club is the usual precursor to the Wimbledon men’s singles tournament, while the Birmingham Classic will see the top female players make the journey to the Midlands to warm up ahead of the Wimbledon women’s singles tournament.
In this comprehensive guide, we will give you the full lowdown on Wimbledon, recalling past champions in the roll of honor, reveal our picks, and share some useful tips for those who want to know how to bet on tennis on Stake Sportsbook.
Tennis News & Wimbledon Tournament Overview
Taking place every summer, Wimbledon has been a constant presence on the tennis calendar, and the singles tournament will see 128 players whittled down throughout the fortnight.
Following an exciting duo in the Australian and French Opens that saw one player, Jannik Sinner, make the finals of both and win one, excitement will be brewing as to what the 23-year-old Italian can pull off here. Much like the former United States great Pete Sampras, the youngster has benefited from increased competition within the Italian circuit.
2025 Wimbledon Schedule, Players, & Dates
In 2025, Wimbledon will kick off on Monday, June 30, running all the way to Sunday, July 13. The early stages will see a number of great matchups with little-knowns coming up against some of the heavy hitters, such as Alexander Zverev, Germany’s shining light, who is looking for his maiden Grand Slam victory after he lost out to Sinner in the Australian Open earlier this year.
As per tradition, the current champion will open up proceedings on Center Court, but there is a curfew in place, preventing play from taking place after 11 pm, unlike other Slams that have a full night session.
Below, we have earmarked some key dates for you to mark in your calendars:
Monday, June 30: Men’s and women’s singles first round
Sunday, July 6: Men’s and women’s singles fourth round
Monday, July 7: Men’s and women’s singles quarter-finals begin
Thursday, July 10: Women’s singles semi-finals
Friday, July 11: Men’s singles semi-finals
Saturday, July 12: Women’s singles final
Sunday, July 13: Men’s singles final
Wimbledon History & Past Winners
Carlos Alcaraz is the defending champion in the men’s singles, looking to take home a third title in a row. Given that he was also a French Open finalist for 2025, he’s already tipped to go far in 2025. Barbora Krejčíková took home the women’s singles trophy in 2024, and another win would mean a hattrick of Czech wins after Marketa Vondrousva won the year prior. They’re both formidable competitors and any time they step on to Centre Court will be a big occasion.
Past Men’s Singles Champions
Carlos Alcaraz (Spanish)
2024 champion
2023 champion
Novak Djokovic (Serbian)
2022 champion
2021 champion
2019 champion
2018 champion
2015 champion
2014 champion
Roger Federer (Swiss)
2017 champion
Andy Murray (British)
2016 champion
2013 champion
Djokovic dominated the Wimbledon tournament with 6 titles over this period, followed by Alcaraz and Murray with 2 titles each, and Federer with 1 title.
Past Women’s Singles Champions
Serena Williams (American)
2016 champion
2015 champion
Barbora Krejčíková (Czech)
2024 champion
Marketa Vondrousová (Czech)
2023 champion
Elena Rybakina (Kazakh)
2022 champion
Ash Barty (Australian)
2021 champion
Simona Halep (Romanian)
2019 champion
Angelique Kerber (German)
2018 champion
Garbine Muguruza (Spanish)
2017 champion
Petra Kvitova (Czech)
2014 champion
Marion Bartoli (French)
2013 champion
The women's competition shows more diversity in winners compared to the men's tournament, with Serena Williams being the only player to win multiple titles (2 consecutive wins). The Czech Republic has had strong representation with 3 different champions over this period.
Note: 2020 was cancelled due to COVID-19
2025 Wimbledon Predictions & Tennis Picks
Wimbledon is one of the world’s biggest sporting events for good reason. It can throw up stories, create lasting tennis dynasties, and establish heroes on the world stage. There are always going to be clear favourites, especially in the men’s singles, where only four players have won it since 2013.
Holder Alcaraz will ultimately be many people’s top pick to take home the trophy for the men, but the somewhat unpredictable nature of the women’s singles since the Williams sisters’ fall from prominence has made it hard to pick a winner there. Coco Gauff will be on top of the world after her French Open win this year at just 21, but there’s a crowded pack of potential winners.
There will be interest in plenty of underdogs who have yet to make their Wimbledon names. Hubert Hurkacz, the Pole who reached the semifinals in 2021, will want to climb back up the men’s world rankings, for one.
Who Will Win The Championship 2025?
As anyone who has any knowledge of the basics of sports betting will attest, it’s nearly impossible to accurately predict a tournament winner before a ball has been struck. Over the years, we’ve seen favourites stumble at early hurdles and underdogs deliver once-in-a-lifetime performances. There are definitely some safe bets and some valuable underdogs to look out for as we reach the midway point of the Grand Slam tennis season.
Men’s Single Favourites
It’s difficult to look beyond Alcaraz and Sinner after they battled it out in the 2025 French Open. The Spaniard will be looking to go for three in a row, while the Italian will want his maiden Wimbledon crown to add to his list and to put right his loss in this year’s Roland Garros showpiece final. However, that is to overlook Novak Djokovic, the 7-time winner, and a great of the game. You could put good money on one of these three being the man to take home the crown. No matter who wins, it will be a momentous addition to their collection.
Women’s Singles Favourites
Aryna Sabalenka will enter this year’s edition as the top pick, despite never having won the tournament. The Belarusian lost out in the French Open to Gauff but will be looking to put that behind her as she attempts to add to her three Grand Slam titles. Others with an outside chance include Qinwen Zheng, who will be one of the big names to watch at Queen’s Club. With fewer established names dominant in the women’s game, it could be an exciting year.
Wimbledon Betting Tips, Odds & Previews
Naturally, Wimbledon always drums up huge excitement, but how can you make the most of betting on top sports competitions such as this?
Whether it is live betting or pre-match betting , we have given you some strategic pointers to master wagering on Wimbledon:
Look at player proficiency on grass court - Playing grass is a completely different dynamic to playing on hard or clay. Understanding surface dynamics and player proficiency can be a game-changer. Wagering on a player who is a proven quantity on grass is likely to deliver returns as opposed to bets on those who haven’t been exposed to the surface.
Keep up-to-date with the news - Stake's sport blog has a dedicated news section, so for all the latest views and insights, it is best to visit there so you can make more informed decisions with your picks.
Look to learn - It’s no good getting complacent. Our blog is also full of handy how-to guides with information on how to bet on different sports - including how to bet on soccer, for example - and even on betting strategies like the Labouchere system and Martingale system.
Manage your bankroll well - Set aside a percentage of your bankroll for certain bets, and if you are unsure, Stake’s handy budget calculator will be helpful.
Don’t restrict yourself to one market - Those who are braver won’t stick to, say, moneyline betting; they will be inclined to test themselves on more sophisticated and advanced markets, so branch out for Wimbledon.
Types of Tennis Bets & How to Bet on Wimbledon on Stake.com
Betting on tennis is highly versatile, and it covers many strands. In this section, we have run through a few of the most popular markets for wagering at Wimbledon:
Match Winner - Here, you just need to predict the winner of a match. This is the simplest type of wager, and it is great for novices.
Outright Betting - This involves taking a wider perspective of things and predicting who will win Wimbledon.
Handicap Betting - This is a bit more sophisticated, and it involves leveling the playing field by giving a player a virtual advantage or disadvantage. For example, if Djokovic has a -1.5 set handicap, he must win by at least two sets for the bet to pay out.
Prop Bets - These are centered around player performances, and can be on anything from who will win the next point to the number of aces bombed down. So, for example, if you made a $100 wager on Herbert Hurkacz to make 20+ aces in his first round with odds of +150, a $100 bet will win $150 if that comes off.
Over/Under Sets - This requires forecasting how many sets will be played in a match. With tennis, as you would for betting on other sports, you may thrive if you can spot trends or patterns between matches.
Betting on Tennis at Stake
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Live Stream Wimbledon Online & Live Betting Markets
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You won’t experience any buffering or lagging issues, and provided you have a registered account, you can take advantage and place live bets thanks to the quality of the in-betting platform.
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