Category: Tennis

With two major tournaments now complete, a fantastic summer of tennis is beginning to unravel. The Australian Open and the French Open treated us to a scintillating spectacle as the best tennis players in the world gathered for the first two Grand Slams of 2025. With Wimbledon up next, we take a look back at the season so far, as well as what to expect for the rest of 2025, focusing on the big one, Wimbledon!

Australian Open 

The Australian Open marked the first Grand Slam of the year back in January as Italian star, Jannik Sinner and American, Madison Keys took the honours on the hard surface. It was Sinner’s 3rd Major title adding to his collection with victory over Alexander Zverev. Sinner cemented his place as World Number 1 defending his title from 2024. 

Meanwhile, Keys defeated Aryna Sabalenka 2-1 to claim her maiden Grand Slam at Melbourne Park. Prior to the final of the Australian Open, Keys had only ever made one Major Final back in 2017, losing to Sloane Stephens. Having tasted success, the 30-year-old will hope to kick start her season, hunting for further titles, especially having defeated such challenging opposition in Sabalenka. 

French Open 

Roland-Garros, also known as the French Open, always seems to produce a brilliant atmosphere with exhilarating tennis to go with it. This year proved no different as Carlos Alcaraz took the men’s singles titles in one of the great games. Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner to defend his title from 2024 in a scintillating game last weekend. 5 hours and 29 minutes of breathtaking tennis saw 5 sets of the highest quality with the Spaniard fighting back from two sets down and saving three championship points to win 3-2. With the pair establishing their dominance in this new era of tennis, can anyone challenge them in the remainder of 2025? 

Meanwhile, Coco Gauff won her first Grand Slam of the year with Aryna Sabalenka coming up short once again for the second time in 2025. Gauff came from one set down to beat Sabalenka 2-1 in what has proved a frustrating start to the season for the three-time Grand Slam winner. Gauff claimed only her second Major Title as she ensured a perfect start as far as American tennis fans are concerned to the 2025 Majors. 

Wimbledon 

The oldest tennis tournament and widely known as the most iconic, Wimbledon, is up next on the Grand Slam calendar. Taking place from the 30th June-13th July 2025 at the All England Lawn Tennis Club and Croquet Club in London, this prestigious tournament will see players travel from all over the world for a chance to write their name in history. Past winners include some of the greatest players of all time including Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Steffi Graf and Serena Williams. 

Last year it was Barbora Krejčíková who took the women’s title while Carlos Alcaraz won the men’s title. A back injury at the start of the year for Krejčíková forced her to withdraw from the Australian Open while she was knocked out in the second round of the French Open. She will certainly be keen to put on a performance at Wimbledon to make amends for her difficult start to 2025. 

Meanwhile, Alcaraz will be aiming for his third consecutive title at Wimbledon, having beaten Novak Djokovic in straight sets last year. It won’t be easy for the Spaniard, with plenty of players eager to put an end to his astonishing form at the moment. 

In terms of the British contingent, World Number 4, Jack Draper has had a very strong start to 2025. Winning the famous Indian Wells Open this year, on his way to victory Draper defeated both Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz. Following his defeat at the final of the Madrid Open, Draper moved into the top 5 of the ATP Rankings, only the fourth Briton to achieve such a feat. Draper will certainly be one to watch out for at Wimbledon and beyond! 

One to watch out for in the women’s singles matches will be world number 34, Katie Boulter. Boulter reached the Hong Kong Open Final in November and also won the WTA 125k Paris in 2025. She will certainly be a dark horse at Wimbledon with her vast tournament experience in the last 12 months. 

So who do you think will take the honours at Wimbledon in 2025? Will Alcaraz win a second consecutive title and his third consecutive title at Wimbledon? Can Sabalenka redeem herself from the first two Grand Slams of the year?  

Find out by watching all of the tennis this year with Engage Hospitality. Enjoy the 2025 Eastbourne International, Wimbledon, the US Open and more from the best seats in the house! 

Tennis season is officially open for business and with the French Open starting this weekend, it’s almost time to wave goodbye to clay courts and welcome the return of grass tournaments.

Ahead of Wimbledon, we’re set for another thrilling two weeks of action at the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club, with the superstars of world tennis flocking to west London for the famous competition. The elite of the tennis world often use the tournament to get into the swing of things ahead of the main event at SW19, which gets underway at the end of June.

Carlos Alcaraz is set to return to the competition he won back in 2023 and he’ll be looking to repeat the feat as he aims to get in shape as he targets a third consecutive title. Meanwhile, for the first time in more than 50 years, we’re set for a ladies’ competition at Queen’s Club.

The last female winner was Olga Morozova way back in 1973 and the likes of Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys and Emma Raducanu will be hoping to be the first ladies’ champion there this century.

The ladies’ tournament gets started on Monday 9th June, with the final taking place on Sunday 15th June. Following that, the men’s draw takes place, running from Monday 16th June until Sunday 22nd June.

Alcaraz looks to continue stunning form

It’s been quite the year for Alcaraz, who won both the French Open and Wimbledon in 2024, before narrowly losing to Novak Djokovic in the Olympics final in Paris. He started 2025 how he ended last year and has already won the Rotterdam Open, Monte-Carlo Masters and the Italian Open, where he beat old pal Jannik Sinner in the final.

He’s the favourite to retain his title at Roland Garros and he’ll be full of confidence by the time the HSBC Championships return to Queen’s Club. Alcaraz won there back in 2023, beating Alex de Minaur in straight sets in the final, although he wasn’t quite at the races last year as he crashed out to Jack Draper in the second round.

Draper is looking to win the competition for the first time and is currently ranked fifth in the world following a sensational rise. He reached the semi-final of the US Open last autumn, where he ultimately lost to eventual champion Sinner. He also recently fell short against Alacaraz in the Italian Open quarter-final.

With Djokovic and Sinner absent from the entry list, there could be an opportunity for an unlikely winner. Tommy Paul went all the way a year ago, beating Lorenzo Musetti in the final. Meanwhile, his Olympic Games doubles partner Taylor Fritz could also challenge – he’s won the men’s doubles competition at Queen’s Club for the last two years running.

Can Raducanu get back on track?

Few tennis players have had worse injury luck than Raducanu in recent years. After bursting onto the scene and winning the US Open in 2021, she’s continuously struggled with fitness. She’ll be hoping that this is the year she finally gets back to her best and she’ll want to start by winning the first WTA event at Queen’s Club in half a century.

Ranked 43rd in the world, she’s entered as a wildcard, as has fellow Brit Katie Boulter, who triumphed in the final at the WTA 125K in Paris at the weekend. They’ll both be keen to impress on home soil but face stiff competition.

Pegula is ranked third in the world and will be the favourite going into the tournament. The American reached her first Grand Slam final at last year’s US Open and she’ll be hoping for some grass success as she looks to become the ninth ladies’ singles champion at Wimbledon in as many tournaments.

Fellow American Keys will also be a formidable opponent, as will Chinese star Qinwen Zheng. Meanwhile, there are a few grass court stalwarts on the entry list, including 2022 Wimbledon champion Elena Rybakina, as well as Petra Kvitova, who won the iconic tournament in both 2011 and 2014.

Hospitality at the HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club

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Day 1 – Monday 16th June
Day 2 – Tuesday 17th June
Day 3 – Wednesday 18th June
Day 4 – Thursday 19th June
Day 5 – Friday 20th June
Day 6 – Saturday 21st June
Day 7 – Sunday 22nd June

Fancy incorporating tennis into your summer 2025 plans but just missed out on Wimbledon tickets? Don’t worry, here at Engage we have got you covered, offering some of the best hospitality for tennis in 2025. From the French Open to the Queen’s Club Championships, there is plenty to get excited about as some of the greatest players in the world prepare to battle it out for Major titles. In this blog we talk you through some of the best tennis hospitality options for with Engage in 2025!

The French Open

The French Open, also known as Roland-Garros, takes place from the 25th May-8th June. It is the second of the four Grand Slam tennis events and one of the most iconic tournaments on the planet. It was won by Iga Świątek and Carlos Alcaraz in 2024, both of whom will be keen to defend their titles on the clay, however, they will be met by fierce competition. Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys opened up their Grand Slam seasons with victories in Australia and the pair will be eager to add to their titles, amongst others. Can either Świątek or Alcaraz defend their French Open titles?

At just 21 years old Alcaraz will be gunning for his 5th Grand Slam in 2025, an incredible feat at such a young age. Find out if he is up to the task with Engage Hospitality offering fantastic packages for the French Open!

The Boodles

Somewhat of a hidden gem in the busy tennis season, this 5-day tennis exhibition boasts visits from some of the best players in the world. Taking place in Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire, this fantastic event runs from the 24th-28th June 2025, just a few days before Wimbledon. It allows players to feature in at least 3 matches as they prepare for the biggest competition in the world with the likes of Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray and Pete Sampras having made appearances.

The Boodles is especially unique due to its low 1900 capacity per day, whilst also allowing fans the unforgettable experience of being able to chat to the players on the court in a relaxed atmosphere. Join us at Engage Hospitality with our Players Enclosure and Legends Enclosure packages for a delicious 3-course gourmet lunch, private tables, question and answer sessions with the players and more! Please note that we encourage guests to follow a ‘smart casual’ dress code to embrace the occasion!

HSBC Championships at Queen’s Club

Another spectacular Wimbledon warm-up is always the Queen’s Club Championships. This two week event competition takes place from the 7th-22nd June in the buildup to Wimbledon at the iconic Queen’s Club in West Kensington, London. The tournament, which has seen winners including Carlos Alcaraz, Tommy Paul and Rafael Nadal, takes place annually as part of the men’s ATP World Tour.

This year is set to be particularly special with the tournament seeing the WTA 500 Series making its debut at Queen’s Club marking the return of women’s tennis to the remarkable London venue. Women’s tennis at Queen’s was discontinued in 1973, however, for the first time in over 50 years it will be back with some of the best in the world set to appear including Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys and Emma Raducanu.

Catch all the action from a combination of hospitality options including Love Fifteen, the Club Lounge and more! Experience fine dining, access to exclusive areas and premium seating all with Engage Hospitality!

2025 Eastbourne International

Part of the ATP 250 Series and the WTA 250 Series, Eastbourne International is another tennis tournament that will surely have you wanting more. Taking place from the 23rd-28th June 2025 at Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club, Eastbourne, it is another chance for players to get adjusted to grass court tennis before Wimbledon!

Daria Kasatkina and Taylor Fritz took the honours in 2024, whilst past winners include Novak Djokovic and Madison Keys. It is an event that attracts some of the best players in the world. With Engage Hospitality you can be there to see your favourite players battle it out in front of a sell-out crowd in the East Sussex sunshine!

So there you have it, a perfect list for you to embrace tennis this summer, especially if you missed out on Wimbledon! Check out Engage Hospitality for all of the incredible packages you can get involved in watching some of the best players in the world in 2025!

With the Australian Open underway, the sporting world has tennis fever once again. The sport has endured a huge rise in popularity in Britain over the last decade or two, mainly thanks to Andy Murray and Emma Raducanu’s triumphant Grand Slam wins.

Murray waved an emotional goodbye to the sport last year and he’s left behind a strong contingent of capable British players to carry the torch, including Dan Evans, Cameron Norrie, Katie Boulter and brother Jamie.

But with those players edging toward the peak of their careers, who are the next generation that will inspire hope for years to come? We’ve taken a look at a few contenders that we think have the potential to secure even more Grand Slam titles in the not too distant future.

Jack Draper

This time last year, Jack Draper wasn’t a tennis player that was necessarily on the radar of casual fans. The 23-year-old failed to reach the third round of both the Australian Open and Wimbledon, while he suffered a first round exit at the French Open.

But in the final Grand Slam of the season, Draper decided to announce himself on the world stage. He stormed to the semi-finals of the US Open without dropping a set and harboured realistic hopes of becoming Britain’s first men’s singles title winner since Murray in 2016.

Sadly, he met his match and lost to eventual champion Jannik Sinner. However, Draper more than proved his worth as he established himself as the future of British tennis. He’ll be hoping to improve on his remarkable US Open run in Melbourne this month after surviving a scare in his first round clash against Mariano Navone, which he eventually won in five sets.

Emma Raducanu

It almost feels strange to describe Raducanu as the ‘next generation’ when she’s already achieved so much. The 22-year-old won her first Grand Slam at the US Open four years ago and she has the potential to win a whole load more.

Raducanu has a huge future ahead – the only question mark is whether she can put her injury worries behind her. Her triumph at Flushing Meadows was achieved without dropping a set and she was the first British woman to win a Grand Slam since Virginia Wade at Wimbledon in 1977.

She was also the first ever qualifier to win a major title in the open era and it was just the second major tournament of her career at the time. Sadly, her fitness issues have so far stopped her from building on that – her best Grand Slam performance since her US Open win was last year’s fourth round exit at Wimbledon.

But she’s got a new fitness team to help and she’s fit enough to take part in the Australian Open. If Raducanu can stay healthy, she has the potential to join Murray as the best British player this century.

Jacob Fearnley

Another potential future star is Jacob Fearnley. Like Draper, he’s aged just 23, and he could be set for a breakthrough season after reaching a career-high rank of 86.

Fearnley only started to come through last year and he won his first ATP Challenger title at the Nottingham Open in only his second appearance in the main draw. He became just the fourth Brit to win the trophy, following in the footsteps of Murray, Evans and Greg Rusedski.

He received a wildcard for Wimbledon last year to make his major tournament singles debut. After winning in the first round, he didn’t quite have enough to beat the formidable Novak Djokovic, although he did manage to take a set off the 24-time Grand Slam winner.

Fearnley is currently in the midst of his maiden Australian Open campaign and it’s started off well for him. He saw off Nick Kyrgios in straight sets in the first round and he’ll fancy his chances of progressing through to the latter stages of the competition.

Sonay Kartal

Just a year older than Raducanu, Sonay Kartal is another bright spark that could put Britain on the map in the women’s game. Her pedigree hasn’t quite reached Raducanu’s levels yet but she’s certainly shown promise.

The 23-year-old reached the third round of Wimbledon last year, where she ultimately lost in straight sets to American superstar Coco Gauff. Kartal also won her maiden ATP tour final in 2024, beating Rebecca Šramková in the Jasmin Open final in Tunisia.

Sadly, her Australian Open journey has already come to an end. She lost her opening game to Jessica Bouzas Maneiro in straight sets, although she showed good character to hold her own and force a tie break after being blown away in the first set.

Future wheelchair tennis stars

There are also a host of wheelchair tennis stars with a bright future, including 18-year-old Ben Bartram. He won the junior US Open singles title in 2022 and took part in his first Wimbledon last year.

Bartram came up against British icon and his tennis idol Alfie Hewett in the first round, where he was ultimately beaten. Alongside Dahnon Ward, he was also part of the first all-British boys’ doubles title partnership that triumphed at the Junior Masters in Tarbes.

The two also met in the singles final of the same competition, with Bartram coming out on top. Ward is another big hope for the future, as is Andrew Panney – the pair joined forces to win their first doubles title together at the Austrian Open. Meanwhile on the women’s side, Abbie Breakwell and Ruby Bishop have also been tipped to have bright futures in the sport.

The Nitto ATP Finals 2024 marked the end of the ATP World Tour and the close of the 2024 tennis season. It was Jannik Sinner who came out on top once again, as he beat American Taylor Fritz in straight sets to cement his position as World Number One. The Italian certainly looks poised to become a dominant force in this new era of tennis. Here at Engage we take a look back on the ATP World Finals as well as what we can expect in 2025!

The Nitto ATP Finals 2024

The ATP Finals are the final championship of the ATP Tour marking the completion of the tennis season. Since 2021, the finals have taken place in Turin, Italy and it has quickly become an iconic location. The finals are one of the highlights on the tennis calendar and the most significant behind the four majors. The finals feature the eight best players throughout the ATP season, with the finalists playing five games in total each.

Amongst those competing this year was Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev and Daniil Medvedev. Winners of the tournament include a whole host of great players such as Novak Djokovic, Boris Becker, Roger Federer and Pete Sampras to name a few.

Sinner capped off a remarkable year to take victory over Taylor Fritz in the final. Not only was he the first Italian to win the ATP Final, he was also the first player since 1986 to not lose a set on his road to victory, winning every match in straight sets. Sinner, who has had a remarkable year winning two Grand Slams as well, exclaimed that he ‘couldn’t have played better’ as he cemented his position as World Number 1.

Wimbledon winner Carlos Alcaraz, only managed to muster one victory as he was defeated in two group stage games against Casper Ruud and Alexander Zverev. Although he took victory at the China Open, the Spaniard’s end of season form has left room for improvement after less than impressive exits at the US Open and Cincinnati Open.

World Number 2 Alexander Zverev, looked strong in his first three games but saw defeat in the semi-final to a ruthless Taylor Fritz. Fritz beat the German 2 sets to 1 as he continued to the final. Zverev has two ATP Final wins to his name, however, no majors leaves him hungry for success in 2025.

What to expect in 2025?

After Jannik Sinner took victory in the Australian Open and US Open in 2024, to win his first major titles, as well as the ATP Finals at the weekend, can anyone stop the Italian in 2025?

Carlos Alcaraz will certainly try as he looks to defend his Wimbledon and French Open titles. The Spaniard shared the major honours with Sinner this year and there is no doubt they are set for another exciting battle once again in 2025.

World Number 2, Alexander Zverev will be keen to cause an upset amongst the two next season as he still hunts for his first major, while Taylor Fritz’s breakthrough season saw him climb the world rankings to number 4. Fritz was runner-up in the 2024 US Open to Sinner on home soil; the American will be keen to get revenge in front of his home fans in 2025.

Although not a feature in the ATP Final, Novak Djokovic will still be keen to add to his illustrious career. Arguably the greatest of all time, the 24-time Grand Slam title winner will be looking to add to his honours in 2025. For the first time since 2017, the Serbian failed to win a Grand Slam, however, he proved he still has what it takes with his Olympic Gold in Paris, and will still be in contention alongside the youngsters.

So can anyone stop Alcaraz and Sinner? It’s clear the pair plan to dominate tennis for years to come, but they’re not necessarily untouchable just yet. With Djokovic still an avid contender amongst others, the 2025 Grand Slams are all to play for!

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