Carlos Alcaraz is setting his sights on making history at Wimbledon 2025, as the 22-year-old Spaniard aims to secure a third straight Wimbledon title.
The world number two begins his Wimbledon title defence on Centre Court Monday, facing Italy’s Fabio Fognini in the first round. A victory this year would place Alcaraz among elite company, becoming only the fifth man in the Open Era to win three consecutive Wimbledon championships — joining legends Bjorn Borg, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic.
Alcaraz, who defeated Djokovic in the last two Wimbledon finals, returns to London riding an 18-match winning streak — the best of his career.
“I’m coming here thinking that I really want to win the title. I really want to lift the trophy, not thinking about how many players have won three Wimbledons in a row,” Alcaraz told reporters at the All England Club on Saturday.
“I’m just thinking about, ‘Okay, I just want to be ready and just want to prepare myself in the best way possible’.
“Obviously I feel a lot of confidence right now. But I’m just thinking about going forward and starting the tournament.
“Two weeks can be really long in a Grand Slam. I’m not thinking about who I could join if I win three Wimbledons in a row.”
Grass-Court Confidence
Alcaraz warmed up for Wimbledon by claiming his second career title at the Queen’s Club Championships, underlining his grass-court credentials after a dominant clay-court season. He enters Wimbledon as the reigning French Open champion, having completed a stunning comeback to beat world number one Jannik Sinner in a five-set thriller earlier this month.
His Grand Slam season has already seen him lift titles in Monte Carlo, Rome, and Roland Garros, reinforcing his status as one of the most formidable players on tour.
‘My Best Level’
Alcaraz’s only loss since April came at the hands of Holger Rune in the Barcelona Open final. Since then, he has played with a fearless edge, which he believes is the secret behind his extraordinary form.
“Probably, yeah. When I’m playing without thinking about anything else, just playing or just thinking about the enjoyment. I’ve got that freedom to play whatever I like,” he said.
“When that happens, I always show my best tennis, my best level. So probably so far I’m feeling the most, let’s say, freedom that I’ve played so far.”
Mental freedom, relaxation, and joy off the court are just as essential for Alcaraz as his on-court preparation. He’s spent the past week enjoying rounds of golf with former Wimbledon champion Andy Murray and dining out in central London.
“For me it’s as much important feeling great off the court as on the court. If I’m feeling bad or I’m feeling bored or feeling like I don’t want to be in that place off the court, I’m not going to play good,” he added.
“It feels great to be back here in Wimbledon as the defending champion. It is really beautiful thinking about what happened last year.
“Just really excited about to start the tournament. Let’s see how I go.”
With momentum on his side and history within reach, Carlos Alcaraz enters Wimbledon 2025 not just as a defending champion — but as a fearless contender for greatness.
