Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz, Fritz Headline Second Round Matchups

London, England – The second round of the Wimbledon Championships kicks off on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at 10:50 a.m. ET, with intense matchups lined up at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. Among the highlights, No. 5 seed Taylor Fritz will face Canadian Gabriel Diallo.

Fritz enters this match after a gripping five-set victory over Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard. He fell behind by losing the first two sets but rallied to secure a thrilling comeback. This clash against Diallo will be crucial as Fritz seeks to advance further in the tournament.

Meanwhile, No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz is also set to play against British player Oliver Tarvet. Alcaraz had a challenging first-round match against Fabio Fognini, needing five sets to win, but showcased his championship qualities by taking the final set 6-1.

On the women’s side, the spotlight will be on No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka as she takes on Marie Bouzkova. American Madison Keys, seeded sixth, is another player to watch, facing Olga Danilovic. Keys made a strong comeback in her first-round match after dropping the first set.

The first couple of rounds have seen a series of surprising upsets. Top-seeded players, like No. 2 seed Coco Gauff and No. 3 seed Jessica Pegula, exit after straight-set losses in their first matches. Gauff, who recently won the French Open, struggled significantly against Dayana Yastremska, which shocked many fans.

Fans can catch the Wimbledon action free through various streaming services. A number of platforms, including Fubo, offer free trials, allowing viewers to watch everything from the early rounds to the finals.

The matches can not only be viewed on ESPN but also streamed on ESPN+. This exciting tournament promise compelling matches and edge-of-the-seat action for tennis enthusiasts worldwide.