After a dramatic Day 2 of Wimbledon — featuring stunning upsets, comebacks, and late finishes — Day 3 brings another full slate of top-level tennis.
Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Madison Keys, and Naomi Osaka headline Wednesday’s matchups, with Taylor Fritz returning to the court less than 24 hours after his marathon, two-day, first-round match.
Here’s a recap of Tuesday’s biggest moments and a look ahead to what’s on deck today.
Tuesday Recap: Gauff Upset, Fritz Survives, Djokovic Rolls
The biggest shock of the day came on the women’s side, where No. 2 seed Coco Gauff was stunned by Ukraine’s Dayana Yastremska on No. 1 Court. Gauff dropped the opening set in a tiebreak and unraveled in the second, falling 7–6, 6–1.
Her 2025 French Open title may be partly the cause of her early Wimbledon exit. After Tuesday’s match, Gauff said, “I feel like mentally I was a little bit overwhelmed with everything that came afterwards, so I didn’t feel like I had enough time to celebrate and also get back into it.”
In another stunner, Alexander Zverev (3) was eliminated in five sets by Arthur Rinderknech. And Lorenzo Musetti (7) fell to Nikoloz Basilashvili.
In total, a record-breaking eight top-10 seeds have been eliminated in the first round.
Novak Djokovic looked comfortable in his first match since Roland Garros, dispatching Alexandre Müller in four sets on Centre Court. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner, the men’s No. 1 seed, cruised past fellow Italian Luca Nardi in straight sets.
Fritz completed his rain-curfew-delayed first-round match against Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, rallying from two sets to one down to win in five. The fifth seed overcame 51 aces from the Frenchman and will now face Canada’s Gabriel Diallo in the second round.
Americans Ben Shelton and Tommy Paul cruised to victory in straight sets.
Wednesday’s Featured Matches
Madison Keys (6) vs. Olga Danilović
Time: 6:00 AM Eastern
Court: Centre Court
Keys’ comeback win Monday earned her a second-round matchup with Danilović. Expect gritty baseline play as Keys looks to reach the third round for the fifth time.
Frances Tiafoe (12) vs. Cameron Norrie
Time: 8:00 AM Eastern
Court: No. 1 Court
A marquee first-round matchup between two crowd favorites. Tiafoe brings flair and firepower, while Norrie’s consistency and court coverage make this one of the day’s most evenly matched contests.
Aryna Sabalenka (1) vs. Marie Bouzková
Time: 8:30 AM Eastern
Court: Centre Court
Top seed Aryna Sabalenka made a statement in her opener and enters as the woman to beat following Gauff’s early exit. Bouzková is a defensive specialist who will try to draw errors, but Sabalenka’s power could overwhelm her if she settles early.
Naomi Osaka vs. Katerina Siniaková
Time: 8:30 AM Eastern
Court: Court 2
Osaka meets Siniaková, who ousted fifth seed Zheng. In their third career meeting, both need to elevate after tough first-round wins. Osaka will lean on her experience.
Jasmine Paolini (4) vs. Kamilla Rakhimova
Time: 9:30 AM Eastern
Court: No. 3 Court
Paolini, fresh off her French Open final appearance, faces Russian baseliner Kamilla Rakhimova. The Italian’s all-court game is well-suited to grass, and she enters as one of the top remaining seeds in the women’s draw.
Carlos Alcaraz (2) vs. Oliver Tarvet
Time: 10:00 AM Eastern
Court: Centre Court
Alcaraz begins his second-round campaign against British qualifier Oliver Tarvet. The defending champion had to grind through five sets in the first round but will look to settle in more quickly today. Tarvet, making his Wimbledon debut, is expected to enjoy strong crowd support.
Taylor Fritz (5) vs. Gabriel Diallo
Time: 11:30 AM Eastern
Court: No. 1 Court
Fritz returns quickly after Tuesday’s five-set marathon to face Canadian lefty Gabriel Diallo. The fifth seed has momentum and match toughness, but fatigue could be a factor. Diallo will look to extend rallies and test Fritz’s legs early.
Emma Raducanu vs. Markéta Vondroušová
Time: 12:00 PM Eastern
Court: Centre Court
Raducanu continues her Wimbledon run against former finalist Markéta Vondroušová. The British wildcard is playing with confidence after a straight-sets win on Monday, but Vondroušová’s variety and lefty spin present a much tougher challenge.
How to Watch Wimbledon 2025 in the U.S.
TV: ESPN (whiparound coverage)
Streaming: ESPN app and websites, along with multi-court access on ESPN+
Coverage Starts: 6:00 AM Eastern, with multi-court access available on ESPN+
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