When will Novak Djokovic Match Start in Wimbledon Round 1 Today? How to Watch Djokovic vs Muller on TV and Online?

Novak Djokovic, the Serbian tennis legend and seven-time Wimbledon champion, begins his quest for a record-equaling eighth Wimbledon title and a historic 25th Grand Slam at the 2025 Championships.

At 38, Djokovic remains a formidable force, despite recent challenges from younger rivals like Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, who have dominated recent majors. With a stellar 97-12 career record at Wimbledon and a gold medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics, Djokovic is poised to leverage his grass-court prowess at the All England Club. His opening match sets the tone for what could be a defining moment in his illustrious career.

Novak Djokovic Wimbledon Round 1 Opponent

Djokovic faces world No. 40 Alexandre Muller of France in the first round on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. The 28-year-old Muller, who idolized Roger Federer growing up, has a 44-54 tour-level career record and is enjoying his best season in 2025, with a career-high ranking of 39 earlier this year. Muller won his first ATP title at the Hong Kong Open in January but arrives at Wimbledon on a four-match losing streak, including grass-court defeats in Halle and Mallorca. Their only prior meeting was at the 2023 US Open, where Djokovic dominated 6-0, 6-2, 6-3. Muller has acknowledged Djokovic's superiority, noting the Serb's solidity and lack of weaknesses, particularly on grass.

Djokovic enters as the overwhelming favorite, with predictive models like Dimers estimating a 93% win probability against Muller's 7%. His unparalleled experience on grass, where his movement and underrated serve shine, gives him a significant edge. Despite not winning a Grand Slam since the 2023 US Open, Djokovic's recent form-semifinals at the Australian Open and French Open, plus a title in Geneva-shows he remains a threat.

When is the Novak Djokovic Match Timing Today?

The match is scheduled for Tuesday, July 1, 2025, on Centre Court at the All England Club, with an approximate start time of 5:35 PM local time (12:35 PM ET / 10:05 PM IST). It follows the Barbora Krejcikova vs. Alexandra Eala match, set for 1:30 PM local time. The exact timing may vary based on the duration of the preceding match.