We’re previewing Wimbledon 2025! Anastasia and Nick break down the draws, highlight the must-watch first-round matchups (yes, we see you Kenin vs. Townsend), and debate which qualifiers could shake things up. We talk seedings, surface matchups, sneaky threats in both draws, and the matches we’re most hyped to see. Plus: how to watch Wimbledon in your country, the return of Ground Pass screenings in Brooklyn, and a nod to the best doubles matchup of the tournament.

Whether you’re new to tennis or a longtime fan, this episode sets the tone for a spectacular Wimbledon.

🎾 Featuring:

– Maya Joint vs. Alex Eala

– Draper’s brutal draw

– Sabalenka vs. Branstine

– Jarry, Jovic, and Tarvet watch

– The case for qualifying week

– Wimbledon traditions we love (and wish more tournaments adopted)

– And why Taylor Fritz might just be your dark horse pick

Links:

• Meet the Professionals: Abigail Johnson - https://pod.fo/e/2c41b9
• The story of Marcus Willis - https://youtu.be/kF5ir7dpgl8?si=XyUdgFv0GudIVy2i
• The Hill in New York - https://www.wimbledon.com/en_GB/about_wimbledon/the_hill_in_new_york.html

Chapters

00:00 Intro

03:33 The Wimbledon Draw

06:50 The Importance of Seedings

08:34 Draws are random

11:58 First Round Matches to Watch

14:12 Exciting Women's Draw Matchups

22:11 Anticipating Men's First Round Matches

27:39 Wimbledon Traditions and Scheduling

30:27 Roehampton and Qualifiers to watch

35:40 Highlighting Standout Qualifiers

43:33 Slight Interlude

44:34 The Winners the Week before Wimbledon

49:48 Men's Grass Court Tournaments

57:28 What to expect from Ground Pass during Wimbledon

58:54 The Hill Experience in New York

01:03:06 How to Watch Wimbledon Around the World

01:07:02 Outro

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