Tue Jul 01 11:00:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**

**Tommy Paul Set to Face Local Hopeful Johannus Monday in Wimbledon Opener**

**LONDON** – US No. 2 Tommy Paul is set to begin his 2025 Wimbledon campaign against Britain’s Johannus Monday in a highly anticipated first-round match. Paul, a quarterfinalist at Wimbledon last year, is looking to build on his recent Grand Slam success, having also reached the quarterfinals at the Australian Open and Roland Garros earlier this year.

The 28-year-old American enters Wimbledon with no grass-court victories this season, recently suffering a defeat in the opening round of Eastbourne to Dan Evans. Despite this setback, Paul’s consistent performance in Grand Slams has kept him in the top 15.

Johannus Monday, a former college standout in the U.S., is making his main-draw debut at Wimbledon. While he struggled to reach the main draw in his last two grass-court events, a victory against top-100 player Christopher O’Connell in Eastbourne qualifiers earned him a spot in the prestigious tournament. Monday has a 26-12 record this season, including a Futures title, but a less impressive 4-4 record on grass.

This will be the first-ever meeting between Paul and Monday. While Monday brings energy and local support, he will face the pressure of facing a top-15 player on Centre Court. Analysts predict Paul’s solid groundstrokes and reliable serve will be too much for the British player, projecting a four-set victory for the American.

Betting odds heavily favor Paul, with BetMGM listing him as a significant favorite (1/10).

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