Wimbledon 2025 Women’s Seedings: Sabalenka and Gauff set for potential final, Zheng and Swiatek reshape the draw

With the second week of the grass-court season wrapped up, everything is set for Wimbledon to begin in a week, and the seeding order for the year's third Grand Slam has already been determined. Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff will be the two main favorites on their respective sides of the draw.

A neck injury sustained by Zheng Qinwen a week ago – which prevented her from playing in the Berlin Ladies Open – has caused her to lose the fourth seed. This benefits Jasmine Paolini, who didn't even have to step onto the court to reclaim her position as World No. 4 and secure a privileged spot at Wimbledon.

Roland Garros finalists Aryna Sabalenka (No. 1) and Coco Gauff (No. 2) are the top two seeds of the tournament. They are clear favorites for the title, not only due to their rankings but also their excellent current form, especially after their clash in the Roland Garros final, which the American won to claim her second Grand Slam title. They can only meet in a potential final.

Meanwhile, Jessica Pegula (No. 3) and Jasmine Paolini (No. 4) will be the next seeds. This ensures they avoid matchups against Sabalenka or Gauff until potential semifinals. The Italian got a bit lucky with Zheng's withdrawal; Zheng only needed to step onto the court in Berlin to keep her 4th seed, but she decided to rest before heading to the All England Club.

This section features formidable names from No. 5 to No. 8, led by Zheng (No. 5), and including Madison Keys (No. 6), Mirra Andreeva (No. 7), and Iga Swiatek (No. 8). The Polish player's drop in ranking places her in a less privileged position for a Grand Slam than she's used to. While she was the 5th seed at Roland Garros, she's now 8th, meaning we could see her face Sabalenka or Gauff as early as the quarterfinals. If Swiatek aims to fight for the title, she knows the draw will be tougher than in previous years where her path often cleared up for much of the tournament.

Heading into potential quarterfinals, each player from No. 5 to No. 8 would face one from the top-4. Although Gauff and Sabalenka are the strong favorites for the title, there don't seem to be major differences within the top-8, making the draw crucial – perhaps even more so than in the men's draw.

Among No. 9 to No. 16, there are other significant names who could cross paths with the top favorites as early as the fourth round. Players like Paula Badosa (No. 10), Elena Rybakina (No. 11), and Karolina Muchova (No. 15) are among the most notable and will certainly command respect from the top contenders.

Former Wimbledon champion Rybakina will be a player to watch. Her draw could prove tricky, as if she wants to contend for the title, she would potentially have to face top-8 players as early as the 4th round. On the other hand, none of the top contenders will want to meet the "Ice Queen" early; when inspired, she can beat anyone, especially on Wimbledon's grass courts.

Players ranked from No. 17 to No. 32 will avoid higher-ranked opponents in the first two rounds, but in potential third rounds, they'll need some luck to avoid the top-ranked rivals. This group includes notable names like defending champion Barbora Krejcikova, who narrowly missed out on a top-16 spot. In the third round, the Czech could face any of the top-10 players. While she hasn't had much match rhythm recently, she knows what it takes to win the title at SW19.

Other respected names in this section of the draw include Jelena Ostapenko (No. 20), 2024 semifinalist Donna Vekic (No. 22), and former Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin (No. 28).