Wimbledon, the jewel in tennis’ crown. Whilst football has the World Cup and motorsport has the Monaco Grand Prix, there are few sporting events that match the excitement and prestige of the world’s oldest tennis tournament. It’s been home to some of tennis’ greatest moments with the winners establishing themselves in the history of the sport, in Wimbledon’s illustrious Centre Court.
With Wimbledon fever sweeping the nation, there's no better time to give tennis a try. Why not pop down to Oriam Indoor Tennis Centre and find out what all the fuss is about. With six high-quality indoor courts to choose from there's no better place to play tennis in Edinburgh this summer. From court bookings to adult tennis classes and our thriving minis and junior's tennis programme, Oriam Indoor Tennis Centre is a hub for tennis activity in the heart of Edinburgh.
The Magic of Wimbledon
Wimbledon is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is revered by many in the tennis community as the sport’s most prestigious event. The tournament has been held since 1877 and forms one of the four Grand Slam tennis tournaments alongside the Australian Open, the French Open and the US Open. Wimbledon is played on outdoor grass courts and is typically held over a two-week period from late June into early July.
As a country, the United Kingdom becomes obsessed with tennis for two weeks. With traditions of the all-white dress code, Royal patronage, Pimms cocktails, and strawberries and cream, alongside some of the world’s greatest tennis players battling on court for eternal glory; Wimbledon is a staple of British summertime.
In the past the famous British weather has put a dampener on matches with rain causing disruptions and breaks in play, but with the construction of a retractable roof on Centre Court in 2009, matches can now be played both indoors and outdoors. This was used effectively in the 2012 Wimbledon Men’s singles final between Andy Murray and Roger Federer which was the first final to be partially played under the cover of the roof.
Although Andy Murray was unfortunately defeated in the final of 2012, he went on to win his first Championship the following year and again in 2016 to the elation of fans across the nation establishing himself as the British icon of the 21st Century.
Danny’s Player Predictions
Danny Curtis - Oriam Tennis Manager
Ahead of Wimbledon we sat down with Oriam’s Tennis Manager, Danny Curtis, to get some insight on the players to watch throughout the tournament and who he thinks could come home with the championship.
Men’s Players to Watch
Jannik Sinner
Now the ATP World No. 1, Sinner has enjoyed a sensational 2025 season so far, including a dominant run to the Australian Open title and consistent deep finishes across Masters events. With his explosive groundstrokes and consistent composure, the Italian is emerging as the most consistent threat on all surfaces. After reaching the semi-final at Wimbledon in 2023 and the quarter-final in 2024, Sinner has his eyes firmly set on lifting the trophy this time around and cementing his status as the best in the world. That is if can get over the hump of beating Carlos Alcaraz.
Women’s Players to Watch
Mirra Andreeva
At just 18 years old, Andreeva is already making waves on the WTA tour with maturity and court sense well beyond her years. Her recent quarter-final run at Roland-Garros confirmed she’s ready to compete with the best. On grass, her quick reactions, clever shot selection, and fearless mindset make her a serious dark horse at Wimbledon 2025. Don’t be surprised if this teenage prodigy mounts a deep run at the All England Club—and perhaps even goes all the way.
British Players to Watch
Katie Boulter and Jack Draper are already known to the British public as the country's No.1 players.
Boulter, 28, and Draper, 23, will be the nation's leading singles players when the Grand Slam tournament starts at the All England Club on Monday 30th of June.
Edinburgh born Jacob Fearnley will also look to make his mark following his impressive first outing at Wimbledon last year and Maia Lumsden will be competing in the Women's Doubles.
Katie Boulter – Women's Singles
Place of Birth: Leicester
Katie Boulter is the current British No. 1 but has struggled as of late. Boulter will be looking to turn her form and utilise home crowd advantage to showcase why she is British No.1 ahead of the likes of Emma Raducanu and Sonay Kartal.
Jack Draper – Men's Singles
Place of Birth: Sutton
Jack Draper is the British No. 1 and is one of the brightest prospects in British tennis. Draper has made remarkable strides to establish himself as one of the most dangerous contenders on the ATP Tour. His Grand Slam breakthrough came at the US Open, and he’s continued to build momentum with impressive runs to the fourth round in both the Australian Open and at Roland-Garros.
Jacob Fearnley – Men’s Singles
Place of Birth: Edinburgh
Jacob Fearnley is an Edinburgh native who has cracked the ATP top 50. He competed at Wimbledon in 2024, taking a set from Novak Djokovic at a packed Centre Court. Fearnley will be looking to take last year's impressive performance into 2025 and make sure everyone is aware of his name.
Maia Lumsden – Women’s Doubles
Place of Birth: Glasgow
Maia Lumsden was raised in Bearsden on the outskirts of Glasgow. She studied at the University of Stirling, training at the national academy under the mentorship of Judy Murray. Lumsden was part of Great Britain’s University Tennis Team who won gold at the Master’U BNP Paribas Tournament in 2018. After reaching the quarter-final in the Wimbledon Doubles in 2023, she'll be looking to progress further this summer.
Tennis at Oriam
Oriam Indoor Tennis Centre
Oriam Indoor Tennis Centre
With our brand new indoor tennis centre now open and the buzz around Wimbledon in full swing, there's no better time to give tennis a try. Our high quality tennis courts are perfect for players of all levels to play tennis and have fun. Whether you've been inspired by the action on centre court or are already an experienced player, make Oriam Indoor Tennis Centre your destination for tennis this summer.
Pay As You Play Tennis
Enjoy access to our fantastic courts with friends and family through our Pay as You Play Sport. There’s no need to be a member, simply book your space up to 14 days in advance online, on the Oriam App, or at our Reception desk to secure your space. Members also enjoy 20% discount on all PAYP tennis bookings.
Minis and Juniors Tennis Classes
With the launch of our brand new Indoor Tennis Centre, we're delighted to introduce our action-packed kids' tennis classes for children aged 3 and over. Our programme offers a great introduction to tennis, it will develop your child’s skills and even build their potential to be the next Andy Murray or Emma Radacanu. Through our programme, we will support and develop the skills of children at mini, junior and teen level, to help them grow as players, stay active and most importantly have fun.
Adult Tennis Classes
Our adult tennis classes are perfect for developing your tennis skills in a welcoming social environment where you can play and train with other players of a similar level. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, we have a class just for you. Our experienced coaches will work with you to develop your game and achieve your tennis goals. With recreational play and competitive matches available at Oriam Indoor Tennis Centre, our Adult Tennis Classes are the perfect place to build your skills and knowledge and have fun on court.