The 2025 edition of Wimbledon began with a dramatic shake-up in the men’s draw, as seven seeded players were eliminated in a single day—an opening round that will be remembered for its unpredictability and intensity. Among the early exits were some of the tournament’s most anticipated contenders, including Holger Rune (#8), Daniil Medvedev (#9), and Stefanos Tsitsipas (#24), all of whom were expected to make deep runs.
Holger Rune, known for his aggressive baseline play, fell in a grueling five-set battle against Nicolas Jarry, who mounted a stunning comeback after dropping the first two sets. Daniil Medvedev, a former US Open champion and perennial top-ten player, was ousted by Benjamin Bonzi in four sets, visibly frustrated by the conditions and his opponent’s consistency. Tsitsipas, meanwhile, was forced to retire mid-match due to injury, cutting short what many hoped would be a resurgence on grass.
Also among the casualties were Francisco Cerúndolo (#16), Alexei Popyrin (#20), Tallon Griekspoor (#31), and Matteo Berrettini (#32). Berrettini’s loss was particularly surprising given his past success at Wimbledon, including a finals appearance in 2021. His defeat to a lower-ranked opponent marked a significant downturn in form.
The early departures of these seeded players have blown the men’s draw wide open, offering lower-ranked competitors a rare opportunity to advance deep into the tournament. With the grass courts playing fast and the summer heat adding another layer of challenge, adaptability and mental toughness are proving just as crucial as raw talent.
Here’s an updated breakdown of the seven seeded men who were eliminated on Day 1 of Wimbledon 2025, including their opponents and match results:
🎾 Men’s Seeds Out on Day 1 – Wimbledon 2025
Seed | Player | Opponent | Result |
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#8 | Holger Rune | Nicolas Jarry | Lost 6-4, 6-4, 5-7, 3-6, 4-6 |
#9 | Daniil Medvedev | Benjamin Bonzi | Lost 6-7(2), 6-3, 6-7(3), 2-6 |
#16 | Francisco Cerúndolo | Nuno Borges | Lost 6-4, 3-6, 6-7(5), 0-6 |
#20 | Alexei Popyrin | Arthur Fery | Lost 4-6, 1-6, 6-4, 4-6 |
#24 | Stefanos Tsitsipas | Valentin Royer | Retired trailing 3-6, 2-6 |
#31 | Tallon Griekspoor | Jenson Brooksby | Lost 2-6, 5-7, 3-6 |
#32 | Matteo Berrettini | Kamil Majchrzak | Lost 6-4, 2-6, 4-6, 7-5, 3-6 |
Daniil Medvedev in 2025
At the moment ranked no.
9, the Russian played his last match on the 1st of January 1970 when he capitulated to world no.64 Benjamin Bonzi 7-6(2) 3-6 7-6(3) 6-2 in the 1st round in Wimbledon (draw).Until now, during this year Medvedev achieved an overall 23-14 match record. Daniil Medvedev’s most significant performance of the year was getting to the final in Halle.
Stefanos Tsitsipas in 2025
At the moment ranked no.26, Stefanos played his last match on the 1st of January 1970 when he had to retire when playing against world no.113 Valentin Royer in the 1st round and the scoreline was 6-3 6-2 .
This season the Greek achieved a 19-13 record. This year, the Greek conquered 1 title in Dubai.
Daniil Medvedev and Stefanos Tsitsipas squared off 14 times. The head to head is 10-4 for Medvedev.