Wimbledon 2025 Day 5 Predictions: Raducanu-Sabalenka Showdown, Djokovic’s 100th Win Bid

Confirmed Order of Play & Court Assignments

As the days of Wimbledon 2025 are approaching, the level of the game is reaching its peak. Sometimes a former player is out, and sometimes a fresher is playing. This time something different is happening compared to the Wimbledon predictions. Now, on July 4, 2025, is Wimbledon Day 5, in which the first matches of the third round will be played. This time fans are bursting with excitement just by seeing the lineup of the Centre Court. The opening matches will be held on the Centre Court from 1:30 pm BST, in which Novak Djokovic [2] vs. Miomir Kecmanovic, the second special match will be between Aryna Sabalenka [1] vs. Emma Raducanu, and the third match will be between Carlos Alcaraz [3] vs. Felix Auger. 

Wimbledon Day 5 Prediction

So friends! Today in this blog post, we are going to talk about Wimbledon 2025 day 5 predictions.

Match-by-Match Predictions

🥎 Djokovic vs. Kecmanovic—veteran guile meets fearless baseline fire

Day 5's matches will be so thrilling that fans won't be able to sit for even a minute. The match between Djokovic vs Kecmanovic is a match between experience vs aggression. Novak, considered the king of Wimbledon, proved he is still in top form by defeating Dan Evans in the Round 2 matches, and this time he has come fully prepared to claim his 8th title. Djokovic's Wimbledon victory score has now reached 99 after this win.

Now Novak will be on the battlefield with his countryman Miomir Kecmanovic. So the atmosphere of this field will become completely hot. Because Kecmanovic is playing very carefully, he saved 12 of his 15 break points in the first two rounds. However, Kecmanovic's performance against Djokovic has been poor. So it is certain that this battle will prove to be the toughest.

Predictions: Djokovic will take control of the match very quickly and will easily win with three efficient sets.

🥎 Sabalenka vs. Raducanu – Centre Court Cauldron

In women's singles, the craziest and most crowd-attracting match is going to be between Sabalenka vs Raducanu. Because Emma Raducanu is a British player and Aryna Sabalenka is the world no. 1 player.

Emma recently defeated Vondrousova (6-3, 6-3) very badly, which shocked the people but also reminded them of the golden days of the US Open in 2021, when Emma fought a dangerous battle. This time Raducanu has the support of the entire crowd, and after the last victory, the confidence of Emma Raducanu is also high.

It is difficult to predict Aryna Sabalenka's game; she plays a very aggressive game when in a pressure situation. Her fresh tiebreak record for 2025 is 14-1. She also hit 40 winners against Bouzkova. So this time the battle is full of fire.

If Emma keeps her game right and lands 70% or more of her first serve correctly, then she can keep the points small. But Sabalenka's backhand cross-court attack can land heavily on the opponent.

Predictions: This match will be tight, and the crowd will also be in support of both the players. But Aryna Sabalenka can win in three pulsating sets.

🥎 Alcaraz vs. Auger‑Aliassime/Struff—power, finesse, and fireworks

This match will prove to be the most memorable of Wimbledon 2025, Day 5. This match will showcase the power, finesse, and fireworks of this trio.

Carlos Alcaraz is an experienced player who has played on grass and has also won the last two seasons. So his form is dangerous. Carlos has won more than 20 consecutive matches this year, only on the grass court. So now his confidence is at the top level.

In this, Felix Auger-Aliassime will be up against Alcaraz, whose inside-out forehand is the most dangerous. And the other player could also be Jan-Lennard Struff, who hits flat bombs on the serve. He is also one of the most aggressive players during rallies.

If the game of both players is in fire mode, then both can lose one set each. But on grass, the game of both is not good. According to the statistics, both players are ranked outside the top 40.

Alcaraz's experience is evident in his game. He even hits low balls perfectly into the net. And as soon as the opponent player comes near the net, he responds with full pressure.

Predictions: The match will be tighter than most. But in this, Alcaraz can also lose one set. But mental composure can make him win by four sets.

🥎 Sinner vs. de Minaur—wheels vs. winners

This battle too is very special, and it will be a contest between speed vs. power. Sinner is a world champion and is an expert in lightning-fast court coverage. Sinner’s performance is looking much better this year; he won a total of 52 games in 2 rounds in Wimbledon 2025 and lost just 12 games. This shows his form; his serve, returns, and forehand are all going perfectly.

Minaret has earned the nickname "Speed Demon" due to his exceptional speed and agility. Now in the last match of Wimbledon 2025, he got full court coverage by making his opponent, player Arthur Cazaux, run on the left, right, front, and back of the court. He participated in so many rallies that he covered a total distance of around 2 km. This shows that he possesses world-class defensive and fitness ability. Only fast and smart players like him can stand in front of him on the field. Others will find the situation tough.

Now the most special move of Sinner in this match is the slice serve, which removes the opponent from the corner on the T. After that, he finishes the point by hitting the first ball with his forehand. But if even a little is missed and Sinner's rhythm is lost, then he will be badly trapped in Minaur's long rallies.

Predictions: Sinner will not be able to stand against the speed of de Minaur; in such a case, de Minaur will steal some special sets, but Sinner's precise serve and power-hitting can save him from every move of de Minaur. So Sinner might win with four brisk sets.

🥎 Draper vs. Medvedev—Lefty Lasers vs. Elastic Defense

This is Draper's first match with Marin Cilic; if he defeats him, then the match to be played on Court 1 after that can prove to be the most blockbuster match, as it will be a contest between aggressive British player Draper and defensive Russian player Medvedev.

Jack Draper is a lefty player, so he is getting an average of 0.78 aces in every serve. It means he is hitting an ace in every second game. He uses a new angle to deliver serves that are both quick and precise.

Medvedev's style is also very different and unique. So he always plays standing at a distance of 3 meters from the baseline; this traps his opponent in rallies and forces him to make mistakes. This strategy can be considered a smart defensive move.

Look, if Draper plays at short angles and rushes to the net, then he can take advantage of Medvedev's deep positioning.

Medvedev's defense is elastic, so he can cover the ball from every corner of the court, but this is possible only when Draper's pattern is the same. But if Draper shows a little cleverness and variation in his passes, then understand that it will not take much time for the momentum to shift towards him.

Prediction: This match will be tight because the rallies will be intense, but the crowd will fully support Draper. That is why in the end Draper can win with a fifth-set tiebreak.

Women’s outer-court highlights

🥎 Keys vs. Siegemund's power vs. Crafty game

Madison Keys' entire game is based on power. She hits the field with pure power and aggression. In her last match, Madison Keys had 15 more winners than her opponent.

Laura Siegemund's style is very colorful. She focuses more on slice shots and drop shots. Her shot angles are also very tricky and unpredictable. She has always succeeded in confusing the opponent.

Predictions: Based on the powerful attacks of Keys, she might surpass the crafty shots of Siegemund. If the match goes to a second set tie, Madison Keys will win.

🥎 Osaka vs. Pavlyuchenkova

Naomi Osaka's serve is looking very effective this time; she has won 83% of the matches with her total serve so far. This makes it clear that when her first serve lands, the rally mostly goes in her favor.

Pavlyuchenkova is a veteran player who excels at the consistency lane. And she stays patiently in rallies. But if Osaka's returns remain such that she cannot handle it, then she will not get a chance to make sets.

Predictions: If Osaka does the deep attacking correctly, then she can win the match in straight sets.

Potential Upset Radar

Now we can see some important upsets on Wimbledon 2025's Day 5. There are some players in this tournament who have the potential to cause surprises.

1) Linda Noskova over Kamilla Rakhimova

This is a battle in which Kamilla has chances of upsets. Because her flat shots slide on the grass court, and if she cannot control them, then Noskova can beat her. Because Noskova has a flat backhand and low bounce.

2) Kecmanovic is taking Set 1 from Djokovic.

A flaw in this is that Novak comes in every match day by day, so his first set starts slow. In such a case, this is a gap that can give Kecmanovic a chance to steal a set. But it may be difficult for Novak to survive the whole match, so the result can be an upset.

3) Raducanu is attacking Sabalenka’s second serve.

Raducanu is currently performing brilliantly on her opponent’s second serve. This time she has won 48% of points on second serves only. So if the percentage goes down in Sabalenka’s first serve, Emma can take complete rally control in the second serve.

Wimbledon 2025 Day 5 Weather & Court Conditions

Wimbledon 2025, Day 5, 4 July 2025: Weather conditions and air court conditions will impact players performance.

• Temperature: Neither too hot nor too cold, it will be up to 23°C.
• Air: Will blow at the rate of 13 km/hr, which can have a little effect on the serves. But overalleverything will remain fine.
• Chances of rain: There is a <10% probability of rain. It means there is no tension; matches will happen according to the schedule.

Court conditions

Rally length is only 3.3 shots. In this, the ball does not bounce much, and the rally is short.

In the afternoon—at this time the bounce is low and zippy, which means a fast pace and quick points can be achieved.

In the evening, the ball slows down a bit due to air moisture. And the rally length can also increase.

Viewing Tips & Mini-Metrics

If you are going to watch Wimbledon 2025 Day 5 live, then there is some mini matrix in it that will make it easier to understand the flow of the match.

1. Roof sensors trigger: There is an automated roof system installed on the Wimbledon court, which closes as soon as it rains. This triggers when the rainfall exceeds 19%. When the roof is closed, the rally length also increases by 0.4 shots.
2. New balls: After every 7 games at Wimbledon they brings new ball. There is a linkup between new balls and Daniil Medvedev. It's a bit funny, but whenever Daniil tightens the string of his racket, you understand that a new ball has arrived.
3. Courtside heat and outfit signals: It is always 3°C higher than the actual temperature on the court. So in such a situation, those whose clothes are dark have to change their dress more frequently. This changing time also gives them a chance to mentally reset.

Storylines & Ranking Stakes

Wimbledon 2025 Day 5 is full of drama of records, history, and rankings. Every player has their own story and ranking stakes in this tournament.

1. Novak Djokovic is currently celebrating his 100th match victory. And this time, he has to win his eighth Wimbledon title. If this happens, then he will be called the GOAT of tennis.
2. If Emma Raducanu defeats world no. 1 champion Aryna Sabalenka this time, then she will become the first British player after 47 years to defeat a no. 1.
3. Carlos Alcaraz has already won 20 matches; if he wins 3 more matches, then he will break Federer's iconic 22-match streak.
4. Jannik Sinner's world no. 1 position is in danger; if he exits early, then Alcaraz will take his position.

Conclusion—Don’t Blink on Day 5

Wimbledon 2025 Day 5 is going to be full of nonstop action and drama. Djokovic will show the magic of geometry on the court with his mind game. The match between Raducanu and Sabalenka is going to have the crowd roaring. Overall, we are going to get one thrilling experience after another. The rule of the Wimbledon court is "If you attack, you will win; if you hesitate, you will lose." Therefore, the matches follow the same rules.

It is also possible that Wimbledon magic works and we get a surprise that no one expected. We have told you what can happen according to Wimbledon 2025 Day 5 predictions; now the match will start soon. Stay active. Please share your comments with us after the match concludes.