Wimbledon 2025 Day 6: Raducanu vs Sabalenka Clash Headlines Friday's Action

Wimbledon 2025 Day 6 features a thrilling clash between Emma Raducanu and Aryna Sabalenka, alongside matches with Carlos Alcaraz and other top seeds.

Wimbledon 2025 Day 6 Highlights

Friday at Wimbledon 2025 promises to be an exhilarating day of tennis, headlined by the much-anticipated clash between Emma Raducanu and world number one Aryna Sabalenka. Raducanu, the British number one, will face Sabalenka, a finalist in the past three Grand Slams, in the final match on Centre Court. Raducanu has already proven her mettle by defeating three top-10 players in her career, including Maria Sakkari at the same stage last year.

Carlos Alcaraz, the two-time defending champion, continues his quest for a sixth Grand Slam title as he takes on Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff in the second match on Centre Court. Alcaraz, who has been in stellar form, is aiming to cement his legacy in the sport.

Sonay Kartal, another British hopeful, will face France's Diane Parry in the first match on Court One at 13:00 BST. Kartal is bidding to reach the fourth round of a major for the first time, a significant milestone in her career.

Cameron Norrie, a semi-finalist at Wimbledon in 2022, will take on Italy's Mattia Bellucci in the second match on Court One. Norrie's experience and skill make him a formidable opponent in this round.

Doubles Action

The men's and women's doubles competitions continue on Friday, marking the first day of the mixed doubles at this year's Wimbledon. British interest is high, with Neal Skupski teaming up again with American Desirae Krawczyk following their triumphs in 2021 and 2022. They will face Sadio Doumbia and Wu Fang-hsien fourth on Court 14.

Heather Watson, who won alongside Henri Kontinen in 2016, partners with fellow Briton Julian Cash, while Jamie Murray will be paired with Emily Appleton in another all-British partnership.

Other Notable Matches

  • Naomi Osaka faces Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova in the first match on Court Two from 11:00. Osaka, a four-time major winner, is on the brink of reaching the fourth round for the first time.
  • Madison Keys, the sixth seed and Australian Open champion, takes on Laura Siegemund of Germany.
  • Joao Fonseca, Brazil's rising teenage star, closes play on Court Two against Chile's Nicolas Jarry.

Broadcast Details

  • 11:00-19:00 - Live coverage on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app.
  • 11:00-21:30 - Live coverage of outside courts on BBC Red Button, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app.
  • 12:30-19:30 - Live coverage on BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds app, and BBC Sport website.
  • 14:00-18:00 - Live coverage on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app.
  • 19:00-21:00 - Live coverage on BBC One, BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport website and app.
  • 21:00-22:00 - Today at Wimbledon on BBC Two.

Stay Tuned

With so many thrilling matches and storylines unfolding, Day 6 at Wimbledon 2025 is not to be missed. Follow the action live and witness the drama unfold on the iconic grass courts of the All England Club.

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