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A sea of emotions envelops the world of tennis during this part of the season, with the grass court tour being as short as it is intense and thrilling. Five weeks of activity with Wimbledon 2025 as the focal point and many areas of interest worth reviewing in detail to discern what may be the most exciting in the upcoming month.

Tennis returns to its roots. The grass retains that genuine and traditional magic that captivates fans worldwide and this month of competition on a surface as different and special as grass generates great anticipation. There are several factors at play on both the ATP and WTA circuits that could shape what happens over these five weeks and significantly influence the course of the entire season. Wimbledon 2025 looms on the horizon and could be a historical turning point tournament.

1. Will Carlos Alcaraz achieve another double to enhance his legend?

The Spaniard is the third player of all time to have consecutive seasons winning the Roland Garros-Wimbledon double (the others being Nadal and Borg). After accomplishing it last year, he will arrive in London full of confidence, aiming for what would be his sixth Grand Slam title.

2. Can Jannik Sinner make a statement in his rivalry with the Spaniard?

The Italian has already defeated Carlos at Wimbledon, in the 2022 quarterfinals. Now more than ever, he needs a soothing victory over his intimate rival, having succumbed to him on five occasions. Both are favorites to meet in the Wimbledon final, but there is much work to be done before.

3. Will Novak Djokovic find a way to narrow the gap in level with Jannik and Carlos?

The feeling is that the best opportunity for the Serbian to claim his 25th Grand Slam title may come on the lawns of London, where he has shown his historical dominance. Less physical wear, short points, tactical intelligence, and experience could be the keys for Djokovic to reach the level of the current top players.

4. Will Lorenzo Musetti and Jack Draper remain the main alternatives to the established powers or will there be revelation players?

After reaching the semifinals last year, the Italian has high expectations on a surface where he can adapt perfectly. Meanwhile, the Brit seems destined to succeed in front of his home crowd. The good form they both bring makes them major threats to the favorites.

Another contender could be Ben Shelton and Hubert Hurkacz, with high expectations also surrounding Giovanni Mpetshi-Perricard and Joao Fonseca. It will also be important to keep an eye on Ugo Humbert and Alexander Bublik, as well as a low-ranked yet seasoned grass court specialist like Otto Virtanen.

5. Will the 90s generation rediscover some joy?

Deep crisis among players like Medvedev, Rublev, Zverev, Ruud, Fritz, and others. Many of them have struggled to perform on grass, and considering they can find their best form in this state of uncertainty is not easy. Alex de Minaur might be the best exponent on grass for a generation currently in low spirits.

6. Can Aryna Sabalenka manage her frustration and achieve the coveted Grand Slam this year?

She dominates the circuit, but appearing in this tour without having won either of the two Grand Slams played can create a sense of unease and anxiousness in Sabalenka that is hard to handle. She will need to find a way to feel comfortable on a surface that doesn't quite suit her playing style.

7. Will some of the world's best reconcile with grass?

Grass is not the favored surface for players like Swiatek, Gauff, Andreeva, or Zheng, who will try to adapt to become contenders for significant achievements. The case of the Polish player is particularly intriguing, as she interprets this tour as either a lifeline or a final blow to her morale.

8. Can Jessica Pegula and Jasmine Paolini make the expected mark on this surface?

They stand out as the two players best suited for grass and capable of making a greater qualitative leap. Positioned among the world's best, their peak could come in a tour where the competitiveness of players better than them diminishes. Tactical intelligence, great mobility, and a wide range of shots are their main strengths.

9. Will the grass court specialists shine again?

It will be very interesting to follow the progress of players like Rybakina, Muchova, Vondrousova, or Jabeur, who have achieved splendid results on grass and approach this season segment with renewed energies and hopes. It will also be crucial to see what Paula Badosa can do as someone who can perform well on any surface, as long as her back cooperates.

10. Will we see the best version of an upward-trending Emma Raducanu?

Her introduction was at Wimbledon a few years ago, a prelude to her resounding success in New York, and she has been showing signs of progressive and solid improvement in her tennis for months. She has an ideal game for grass, a surface she has played on since childhood and where she could find the warmth of the crowd to make that significant leap in reclaiming her best form.

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