Wimbledon Day 1 Men’s Predictions Including Matteo Berrettini vs Kamil Majchrzak

It should be an entertaining first day at Wimbledon in 2025. A host of star names are set to take to the courts and, as always, we here at LWOT will be offering our predictions for every match, including Taylor Fritz vs Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard, Frances Tiafoe vs Elmer Moller, Daniil Medvedev vs Benjamin Bonzi, Joao Fonseca vs Jacob Fearnley, Holger Rune vs Nicolas Jarry, Carlos Alcaraz vs Fabio Fognini, and Alexander Zverev vs Arthur Rinderknech. But who will reach the second round?

Wimbledon Day 1 Predictions

Matteo Berrettini vs Kamil Majchrzak

Jim: Kamil Majchrzak can be quite effective in disrupting his opponent’s rhythm, but Matteo Berrettini has never been particularly reliant on rhythm. The Italian’s power from the baseline means that he is at his best keeping the points short and he shouldn’t have too much trouble doing so against Majchrzak.

Prediction: Berrettini in 3

Damian: Last year, Berrettini produced a stunning performance to demand Jannik Sinner’s best just for the Italian to survive a close encounter. The former Wimbledon finalist is always dangerous on grass, but his fitness remains a major question mark. He’ll win this if he’s close to 100% as Majchrzak didn’t win a single match in the lead-up events.

Prediction: Berrettini in 4

Ilemona: Berrettini’s serve and forehand combination makes him a natural on grass, but fitness is always a question. Majchrzak doesn’t have the same weapons, though he’ll try to stay solid from the baseline. Unfortunately for the Pole, that isn’t really his natural style so if Berrettini finds his groove, it could be quick.

Andrey Rublev vs Laslo Djere

Jim: Laslo Djere doesn’t have much of a grass-court record. Andrey Rublev, meanwhile, doesn’t have much confidence. But lower-ranked opponent’s usually find the Russian is usually tough to beat over the course of five sets and the surface at the All England Club should count in his favour.

Prediction: Rublev in 4

Damian: On the one hand Rublev is a former quarterfinalist at Wimbledon, but he doesn’t have that much to feel confident about right now. It’s also important not to overlook Djere’s grass game with his ball-striking typically translating pretty well to the surface despite getting his best results elsewhere. Seems to me like the upset is very possible here.

Prediction: Djere in 5

Ilemona: Djere can hang in rallies and make things tricky, but grass doesn’t really suit his game. Rublev hits bigger and flatter, which plays well on this surface. If he starts fast, he should be able to keep the match on his terms.

Prediction: Rublev 3

Matteo Arnaldi vs Botic van de Zandschulp

Jim: This could probably go either way, but Botic van de Zandschulp’s recent underperformance doesn’t inspire massive confidence in his chances here. Like most of his countrymen, the Dutchman is at home on the grass but he is also a relatively streaky player and has recently been short of rhythm, confidence and fitness. This might just be a good opportunity for Matteo Arnaldi.

Prediction: Arnaldi in 5

Damian: Arnaldi keeps looking like he might be on the verge of a big result and just not getting it by throwing a stinker right after he puts in a great performance. It’s doubtful his breakthrough run could come at Wimbledon, but he’s serviceable on the grass. If he’s playing well, this match against van de Zandschulp should be on his racket.

Prediction: Arnaldi in 4

Ilemona: Both have had their ups and downs this year, and neither is a grass specialist. Arnaldi moves a bit better, but van de Zandschulp’s power can do damage if his timing is right. Expect some momentum swings.

Leandro Riedi vs Oliver Tarvet

Jim: Olver Tarvet shrugged off being overlooked for a wildcard to come through the qualifying and is a much better player than his ranking suggests. After a fallow period, college tennis in the US looks to have recovered its recovered its reputation as a finishing school for tour-level professionals. Expect Tarvet to demonstrate why.

Prediction: Tarvet in 4

Damian: Tarvet was sensational in the qualifying and it seems like both his college results and his limited ITF appearances (five titles in 14 events played since the start of 2024) weren’t lying. Leondro Riedi’s fitness is still a bit of a question mark in best-of-five matches and the Briton might have a great chance to pick up another win here, despite his opponent being so underrated as well.

Prediction: Tarvet in 5

Ilemona: Riedi’s got the bigger game and a bit more experience at this level. Tarvet will look to keep things steady, but grass rewards aggression. If Riedi keeps his errors down, he should have the edge.

Prediction: Riedi in 4