French Open champ Carlos Alcaraz ready for Queen’s Club after Ibiza party

Carlos Alcaraz training ahead of his men's singles round of 32 tennis match in London on June 16. PHOTO: AFP

UPDATED Jun 16, 2025, 08:20 PM

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LONDON – Carlos Alcaraz will return to action at Queen’s Club this week after the world No. 2 celebrated his epic French Open triumph by partying in Ibiza.

Alcaraz saved three match points and rallied from two sets down to beat Jannik Sinner in a fifth set tiebreak in the sensational Roland Garros final on June 8.

Having triumphed in one of the greatest finals in tennis history, the 22-year-old jetted off to Ibiza to soak up his second successive French Open crown.

As well as partying with friends, Alcaraz used the break as a welcome opportunity to recharge his batteries after a gruelling clay-court campaign that also included titles in Monte Carlo and Rome.

“It was fun, but honestly, I was there more mentally than physically. I had fun, just three nights, three days, and I think that was more than enough,” he told reporters at Queen’s on June 15.

“The craziest thing was probably staying out really late. I danced a bit, but nothing more than what a normal person would do. I’m getting older, my body doesn’t keep up any more!”

Refreshed by his break, Alcaraz practised at Queen’s Club on June 14 as he stepped up his preparations to defend the Wimbledon title.

The Spaniard is confident his Ibiza holiday will not leave him rusty in west London.

“It’s kind of the middle of the season. After the clay season, which is very intense, I think it’s the perfect time to get away,” he said.

“My friends go every year, so I go too. It doesn’t matter where. The point is to switch off mentally, recharge physically and come back ready for the grass season.

“After such a great but intense few weeks, having time to disconnect and have fun is really important for me.”

Alcaraz, who has won Wimbledon for the last two years, is the third-youngest man to claim five Grand Slam titles, trailing only Rafael Nadal and Bjorn Borg.

He is also only the third man in the Open era to save at least one championship point before winning a Grand Slam final.

Alcaraz said his memorable achievements in Paris were still sinking in as he prepares to open his grass-court campaign against compatriot Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the Queen’s first round.

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Meanwhile, Sinner said on June 15 he had experienced “a few sleepless nights” since his historic French Open final loss.

“I had already a few sleepless nights, but I think every day it gets better,” Sinner told reporters before starting his grass season in Halle, Germany this week.

“Tennis is important in my life but nevertheless family and friends more important.

“Nonetheless. I think often about the match,” the world No. 1 added.

Sinner failed to add to his Australian and US Open titles in the already legendary decider with Alcaraz.

He returned home to Trentino-South Tyrol after the gruelling encounter on clay.

“I was very relaxed with my family. We grilled a bit, played table tennis with my friends,” Sinner said.

“Really normal things, nothing special. I like going home, when a lot is going on.

“I feel safe at home and with my friends,” he added.

Sinner returned from a three-month doping suspension in mid-May and now turns his mind to defending the title in Germany. AFP

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