Carlos Alcaraz unwinds in Ibiza amid doubts over Wimbledon tune-up participation
French Open champion Carlos Alcaraz headed to Ibiza, a Mediterranean island in Spain renowned for its beaches and nightlife, to unwind after a demanding clay-court season that culminated in his French Open triumph on 8 June. The five-time Grand Slam champion shared a photo of himself with Tottenham Hotspur's Sergio Reguilon from a resort in Ibiza.It remains to be seen whether Alcaraz will begin his preparations for Wimbledon, which starts on 30 June, at Queen's Club - a prestigious ATP 500 tournament and one of the few warm-up events ahead of the grass-court Grand Slam.advertisementAlcaraz is included in the entry list for Queen's Club, which gets underway on 17 June. Defending champion Tommy Paul, Taylor Fritz, rising star Ben Shelton, and local favourite Jack Draper are among the prominent names set to compete at the ATP 500 event.
However, Alcaraz's coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, has not confirmed whether the Spaniard will indeed participate at Queen's. Ferrero stated that Alcaraz will undergo medical check-ups following his holiday to determine if he is ready for the challenge in London."The plan is to play, but we'll make a final decision in a few days. We talked about it mid-tournament, and Carlos told us he was looking forward to going. After these days of rest, on Thursday or Friday, we'll do a test to see how he feels physically and mentally," Ferrero said following the French Open.advertisement"We're going to Wimbledon with great enthusiasm; Carlos loves playing there," he added.Alcaraz won Queen's Club on his debut at the tournament in 2023. However, he suffered a surprise second-round defeat to local favourite Jack Draper last year. Despite the setback, Alcaraz went on to claim the Wimbledon title, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final.The Spaniard will be eager to defend his crown at Wimbledon and further assert his dominance on grass.Alcaraz recently became only the third man in the Open Era to win each of his first five Grand Slam finals. He defeated World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in an epic Roland-Garros final that lasted five hours and 29 minutes. Alcaraz came back from two sets down and saved three championship points in the fourth set before prevailing in the longest men's singles final in French Open history. He sealed victory in a dramatic super tie-break, extending his reign on the red clay of Paris.Must Watch
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