On June 14, 2025, Carlos Alcaraz, world No. 2 and defending Wimbledon champion, confirmed his decision to compete in the Queen’s Club Championships, a crucial grass-court warm-up event, despite earlier doubts following his grueling French Open victory over Jannik Sinner on June 8, per The Athletic. Alcaraz, who won Queen’s in 2023 but lost to Jack Draper in 2024, chose to stick with his proven formula of playing the ATP 500 event to adapt to grass after the clay season, a transition he described as “really complicated” due to limited practice time, per Times of India. His participation paid off, as he secured his second Queen’s title on June 22, defeating Jiri Lehecka 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2, extending his winning streak to 18 matches, per BBC Sport.

Alcaraz’s decision to play Queen’s, rather than rest or skip grass warm-ups, was driven by his need to gain match experience on the surface, stating, “As much time as you spend on the court on grass, the better,” per @alcarazdaily. He also emphasized the importance of short breaks, like his three-day Ibiza trip post-French Open, to reset mentally, a strategy that fueled his 27-1 record since a Miami loss in March, per Tennis365. This choice positions him as a top contender for a third consecutive Wimbledon title, starting June 30, with the draw set for June 27, per Olympics.