Carlos Alcaraz has landed in London with a humble spirit, but his unyielding performance has sent a definite warning to his competitors. With Wimbledon just over a week away, he is hyper-focused on claiming his third consecutive title.
Alcaraz, currently ranked number two globally, recently triumphed over Jiri Lehecka in the Queen’s final, securing his second championship and extending his impressive winning streak to a remarkable 18 matches.
After his victorious semi-final against Roberto Bautista Agut, the Spanish tennis star announced that he was fully in “grass-court mode”. His subsequent performance confirmed his claim.
This fourth victory on grass puts Alcaraz in an elite circle, with only Serbia’s Novak Djokovic having more titles on the grass surface.
Alcaraz arrived in London with modest expectations, aiming to participate in a few matches and enhance his grass court skills. However, he swiftly acclimated to the grass, a feat that makes him very proud. His goal wasn’t necessarily about winning the trophy or reaching the final, but improving his gameplay.
His last loss was in April against Holger Rune in the Barcelona Open final. Since then, he has made it to five consecutive ATP finals, securing four titles. Winning the Queen’s championship has been a good omen for Alcaraz in the past, as his 2023 victory was followed by a Wimbledon triumph.
Only eight men have achieved this summer double in the Open era, making Alcaraz a formidable opponent. Former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash states that Alcaraz is undoubtedly the player to beat and is a strong favorite for the Wimbledon title.
Alcaraz, who already has five Grand Slam titles spanning three events, is hoping to add the Australian Open trophy to his collection. He claimed his first Wimbledon title after his US Open victory in 2022, then achieved the exceptional feat of securing both the French Open and Wimbledon titles in 2024. This achievement places him in the company of tennis greats like Rod Laver, Bjorn Borg, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Djokovic.
Alcaraz’s most recent victory was a grueling one, as he overcame a two-set deficit to defeat world number one Jannik Sinner in the longest French Open final at five hours and 29 minutes. He heads to the All England Club aiming to join the exclusive league of men who have won at least three consecutive Wimbledon titles in the Open Era.
Alcaraz’s prowess on grass courts is evident, as he is one of five active male players to have four or more titles on this surface. He is also one of three Spanish men to win four grass-court tournaments, achieving this feat at a much younger age than his compatriots Nadal and Feliciano Lopez.
Alcaraz’s gameplay seems to have elevated in the wake of his rivalry with Sinner, recording wins against the Italian twice during the clay-court season, including in the French Open final. The tennis world sees these two as the future of the sport, ready to take the reins once Djokovic retires.
Alcaraz attributes his success in 2025 to maintaining a healthy work-life balance. After a loss to Jack Draper, he took a brief vacation in Cancun, Mexico, to recharge. He did the same after his French Open win, taking a short trip to Ibiza. He credits these breaks for reviving his passion for the sport.
Alcaraz has no tournaments planned before Wimbledon, but he doesn’t intend to take another holiday. Instead, he plans to explore London and prepare for Wimbledon in the best possible way.
