Lewis Hamilton has identified Coco Gauff as a leading contender for the women’s singles championship at Wimbledon in 2025. Gauff enters the upcoming grass-court Grand Slam riding a high after securing her second major singles title recently at the French Open. Hamilton’s endorsement comes as part of a wider discussion among Formula One personalities about the favorites for the Wimbledon tournament later this year.
On June 30, Scuderia Ferrari’s official Instagram posted a video where key Formula One figures revealed their picks for Wimbledon 2025’s women’s singles winner. While most of the Italian team members opted for Jasmine Paolini, Hamilton, a seven-time Formula One World Drivers’ Champion, singled out Gauff as his choice.
The 40-year-old driver shared,
“I’ll be watching women’s and I hope Coco Gauff.”
—Lewis Hamilton, Formula One World Champion
Close Competitors and Recent Head-to-Head Highlights
Among other contenders mentioned by the Ferrari team was Aryna Sabalenka, who currently holds the WTA No. 1 ranking. Sabalenka received several votes, despite having been defeated by Gauff in the recent Roland Garros women’s singles final on June 7. This matchup emphasized the rising rivalry at the top of women’s tennis ahead of Wimbledon.
The Challenge of Achieving the Channel Slam
The coveted ‘Channel Slam’ involves winning both the French Open and Wimbledon in the same season. While this achievement has been reached on the men’s side by Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz in recent years, it remains rare in women’s tennis. The last woman to accomplish it was Serena Williams, whom Gauff has often cited as her inspiration.
Speaking on the possibility of matching Williams’ feat, Gauff expressed both excitement and caution:
“I understand why it (a Channel Slam) hasn’t been done that often. Except I guess Carlos, he makes it look pretty easy. Novak, too. I didn’t realise it was 10 years since Serena. I would love to do that. Also, I’m not going to put that much pressure on myself because I’ve been telling my team and people around me, this is all new territory for me.”
—Coco Gauff, WTA No. 2
Gauff’s Preparing for Wimbledon Amid Grass-Court Challenges
Despite the optimism, Gauff has faced some setbacks on grass courts this year. She lost her only competitive grass match of 2025 during the Berlin Tennis Open, falling to Wang Xinyu. Wimbledon 2025 will see Gauff start her campaign against Dayana Yastremska in the first round, providing a fresh opportunity for her to establish dominance on grass.
What’s Next for Gauff and the Wimbledon Championships
Gauff’s recent performances position her as a serious contender for the Wimbledon title, and Hamilton’s backing highlights the cross-sport recognition of her potential. Should she win, Gauff would not only add another Grand Slam to her growing trophy cabinet but also revive a historic achievement in women’s tennis after a decade-long gap. Her battle for the Channel Slam and Wimbledon success will be a key storyline as the tournament unfolds.
