Wimbledon 2025 is set to witness a historic moment as three talented British teenagers — Mika Stojsavljevic, Hannah Klugman, and Mimi Xu — make their senior Grand Slam debuts. For the first time this century, the women’s singles draw will feature three British players aged 17 or under, showcasing the exciting future of UK women’s tennis.
📅 Wimbledon 2025 Dates:
30 June – 13 July | Venue: All England Club
🎥 Live Coverage: BBC TV, iPlayer, Red Button, BBC Sport app, and online.
Rising Stars: Meet the Teenage Trailblazers
1. Mika Stojsavljevic – 16, London
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Born in West London, Mika’s Serbian and Polish heritage blends with her powerful 6-foot frame, producing a playing style reminiscent of her idol, Maria Sharapova.
- 🏆 US Open Girls’ Champion (2024)
- 🏅 British National Junior Champion (2025)
- 🎓 Trained at LTA’s National Academy in Loughborough
Mika balanced school and sport impressively, completing her GCSEs while progressing through tournaments like Queen’s and Nottingham.
2. Hannah Klugman – 16, Wimbledon
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A hometown hero, Klugman skipped the LTA Academy, opting instead for private coaching under Ben Haran at Reed’s School — a training ground for Tim Henman and Jack Draper.
- 🥈 French Open Girls’ Finalist (2025)
- 🏆 Orange Bowl Champion (2023)
- 🏋️♀️ Trained at Rafael Nadal’s Academy
She has deferred her GCSEs to focus on what could be a career-defining summer.
3. Mimi Xu – 17, Swansea
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Currently ranked No. 302, Mimi has already made headlines by defeating world No. 52 Alycia Parks at Birmingham. She’s described by British captain Anne Keothavong as “super intelligent,” balancing A-Level biology exams between matches.
- 🎯 Career-best run at Birmingham quarter-finals
- 🎾 Works with Nigel Sears, former coach of Emma Raducanu
- 🌱 Trained with the British BJK Cup Team
Xu’s maturity and tactical IQ give her a clear edge in senior competition.
Are They Ready for Wimbledon?
Their Wimbledon 2025 wildcards followed a strategic meeting between the LTA and All England Club, and each player is guaranteed £66,000 in prize money — a significant boost for their tennis careers.
“All of them are ready,” said Iain Bates, LTA’s Head of Women’s Tennis. “This is the right time to test themselves against the world’s best.”
Both Stojsavljevic and Xu already hold ITF Tour titles, though their rise has been carefully managed due to WTA age eligibility rules.
🇬🇧 Britain’s Junior Tennis Revival
This trio follows in the footsteps of legends like Laura Robson (Wimbledon 2008) and Heather Watson (US Open 2009) — the only other British girls to win junior Grand Slam titles this century.
“Junior success shows long-term potential, but it’s only step one,” Bates added. “This Wimbledon debut is part of a bigger journey.”
With role models like Raducanu, a growing support system, and wildcard opportunities, the future looks bright for this talented generation.
