On June 22, 2025, Carlos Alcaraz, world No. 2, revealed the key to his second Queen’s Club Championships title, a 7-6(5), 3-6, 6-2 victory over Jiri Lehecka, as his deliberate breaks from tennis to recharge mentally and his focus on enjoying the game, per Tennis365. After his grueling French Open win against Jannik Sinner two weeks prior, Alcaraz took a three-day trip to Ibiza with friends, including former Premier League star Sergio Reguilon, to “turn off my mind” and “feel like I’m not a tennis player,” per Express. He explained, “The days in Ibiza helped me a lot… to come back to the court with more energy, be more hungry to play again,” emphasizing that these breaks are essential to his performance, per News18.
Alcaraz, who extended his career-best winning streak to 18 matches, also highlighted his love for entertaining fans, stating, “Whenever I put a smile on my face, I play my best tennis,” per ATP Tour. His 90% grass-court win rate (29-3 since 2023) reflects this approach, with 15 aces and dazzling shots like a near-perfect tweener showcasing his flair, per The Guardian. Despite past criticism from his team for post-French Open breaks, as noted in a Netflix documentary, Alcaraz’s strategy paid off, mirroring his successful 2023 Queen’s-Wimbledon double, per Tennis365. X posts, like @tennis365com, echoed his revelation, calling it his “big secret,” per. Alcaraz now heads to Wimbledon, starting June 30, as a top favorite, per ABC News.
