Grand slam tennis returns with new and old fans in tow, just three weeks after the legendary French Open finals. The most historic and well-known tennis event, Wimbledon, where every result carries a bit more significance, is back on its renowned courts. Due to the intense scrutiny of these games, there is always extra tension at the start of the competition as the best players attempt to avoid mistakes and advance to the later rounds.

However, the only thing you can be sure of about grand slam tennis is that there will be upsets, new heroes will be crowned, and unforgettable moments will emerge throughout the two weeks, especially on Wimbledon's beautiful green grass. In light of this, fans should take note of the following five games in the opening round, which begins today.

Giovanni Mpetshi-Perricard vs Taylor Fritz

With the most devastating serve on the men's tour, the top seeds in the men's draw would have been sweating at the possibility of facing Giovanni Mpetshi-Perricard, the hulking Frenchman who stands at 203 cm. He will provide a very early test for world number five Taylor Fritz, who is attempting to build on his two quarterfinal appearances at Wimbledon, as he is ranked just outside the cut for the seedings.

With great serving predicted from both sides on the smooth, new grass of Court 2, this is undoubtedly the one first round encounter to watch. Make a note of this for this evening.

Alexandra Eala against Barbora Krejcikova

In her defense of her Wimbledon title, reigning champion Barbora Krejcikova faces a real banana peel against Alexandra Eala of the Philippines, who has been the WTA's breakthrough player of the year so far. At 20, she has already caused a stir with some impressive performances, and in her debut on the Wimbledon grass, she will be eager to add another notable scalp to a rising list. Since her victory in 2024, Krejcikova has had trouble with injuries and is definitely vulnerable.

Dayana Yastremska versus Coco Gauff

After winning the French Open championship, world number two Coco Gauff would have liked to ease into her work at Wimbledon. In Yastremska, she faces a formidable grass court opponent up first. This opponent has the potential to cause upsets here, as she just advanced to the Nottingham Open finals. Gauff will have to quickly adjust to the needs of grass.

Emma Navarro vs. Petra Kvitova

This is Petra Kvitova's final Wimbledon, a tournament where she has dazzled fans with her strong left-handed game for years. She won the SW19 championship in 2011 and 2014, and she declared that she would be retiring from tennis in 2025. She will want at least one good outcome before saying goodbye to this legendary competition, and it might happen early against American 10th seed Emma Navarro, who advanced to the quarterfinals here last year.

Jacob Fearnley vs. Joao Fonseca

Joao Fonseca of Brazil has had tremendous support throughout his early career, but on his Wimbledon debut, the youngster may find himself on the wrong side of a partisan crowd as he faces British number two Jacob Fearnley on Court 1. Fearnley has already beaten some big names in 2025 Grand Slams, including Nick Kyrgios in Melbourne and Stanislas Wawrinka in Paris. In his match against Novak Djokovic on Centre Court last year, he showed flashes of brilliance. Can he up his game to bring the electric 18-year-old down a peg, or is Fonseca prepared to introduce himself to the world with a fairytale run that begins with a statement victory against a local favorite?

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