A week after his victory at Queen’s Club, which extended the momentum from his French Open win, Carlos Alcaraz took two well-earned days off. He spent his time away from tennis wisely—playing golf with Andy Murray, exploring central London, and enjoying good food and relaxation. On Wednesday, he returned to training, fully focused on his next goal.
After a turbulent start to the year, Alcaraz now appears at the peak of his abilities. Following early struggles with pressure during Jannik Sinner’s suspension and the weight of his own success, he enters Wimbledon’s opening round against Fabio Fognini in strong form, thriving both on and off the court.
If he can maintain his current level and secure another Wimbledon title, Alcaraz would further solidify his place in tennis history. At just 22, he could become the fifth man in the Open Era to win three consecutive Wimbledon titles, signaling the start of a dominant era at the All England Club. He would also join Rod Laver, Björn Borg, and Rafael Nadal as the only men to win the French Open and Wimbledon back-to-back multiple times.
With a season record of 29-3, another seven wins would confirm his dominance at Wimbledon. Yet, Alcaraz insists he isn’t dwelling on these possibilities. “I’m focused on winning the title, not on past achievements or records,” he said.
Meanwhile, top seed Jannik Sinner enters the tournament in a different position. Despite holding three match points in his Roland Garros attempt three weeks ago, the 23-year-old world No. 1 is still chasing his first Grand Slam title away from hard courts. While Sinner remains a step above most opponents outside Alcaraz, he must quickly recover from his French Open loss to make a deep run at Wimbledon.
For Britain’s Jack Draper, managing the pressure of his first Wimbledon as a top-ranked player—along with constant questions about expectations—is already a challenge. His draw added further difficulty—if he reaches the third round, he could face 28th seed Alexander Bublik, the recent Halle Open champion on grass, who defeated him at Roland Garros. A potential quarterfinal clash with Novak Djokovic, still performing at an elite level in majors at 38, also looms.
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