“I really want to lift the trophy”: Carlos Alcaraz eyes historic Wimbledon three-peat amidst soaring confidence

Carlos Alcaraz, the 22-year-old Spanish tennis sensation and world No. 2, is poised to chase a rare slice of tennis immortality at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, aiming to become only the fifth man in the Open Era to win three consecutive titles at the All England Club. Speaking to reporters on June 28, 2025, Alcaraz expressed his singular focus, stating, “I’m coming here thinking that I really want to win the title. I really want to lift the trophy, not thinking about how many players have won three Wimbledons in a row.” His comments reflect a blend of soaring confidence and a deliberate dismissal of historical pressure, as he prepares to join the elite company of Bjorn Borg, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic, the only men to achieve this feat since 1968.[](https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/i-really-want-to-win-confident-alcaraz-targets-rare-wimbledon-three-peat)[](https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/i-really-want-win-confident-alcaraz-targets-rare-wimbledon-three-peat-5209391)[](https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/i-really-want-win-confident-alcaraz-targets-rare-wimbledon-three-peat-2025-06-28/)

Fresh off a stellar 2025 season, Alcaraz arrives at Wimbledon on an 18-match winning streak, bolstered by titles in Rome, Monte Carlo, the French Open, and a second Queen’s Club Championship on June 22, 2025, where he defeated Jiri Lehecka 7-5, 6-7(5), 6-2. His Queen’s victory, a key Wimbledon warm-up, reaffirmed his grass-court prowess, with Alcaraz noting, “The style that people bring to the court when they play on grass, I think is so beautiful. The sound of the ball, the movement is really tough—but when you get it, it’s like you’re flying.” He credits his aggressive style—replete with slices, drop shots, and net play—as perfectly suited to grass, a surface he once approached as a clay-court specialist but now embraces as a “true convert.”[](https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cwyep8q2ge7o)[](https://www.si.com/onsi/serve/news/carlos-alcaraz-wins-queens-club-title-eyes-wimbledon)[](https://www.straitstimes.com/sport/tennis/i-really-want-to-win-confident-alcaraz-targets-rare-wimbledon-three-peat)

Alcaraz’s confidence stems from his fearless approach, evident in his epic French Open final on June 8, 2025, where he stormed back from two sets down to defeat world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, saving three championship points in a five-hour, 29-minute marathon. “When I’m playing without thinking about anything else, just thinking about the enjoyment, I’ve got that freedom to play whatever I like,” he told reporters, explaining his ability to perform under pressure. This mental freedom, coupled with his physical gifts—described by former British No. 1 John Lloyd as “lightning quick” with “huge groundstrokes”—positions him as a formidable force.[](https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cwyep8q2ge7o)[](https://www.channelstv.com/2025/06/28/fearless-alcaraz-has-third-wimbledon-title-in-his-sights)[](https://sportstar.thehindu.com/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-wimbledon-record-target-grand-slam-wins-three-years-in-row/article69749552.ece)

Opening his Wimbledon campaign on June 30, 2025, against veteran Fabio Fognini on Centre Court, Alcaraz faces a manageable early draw but potential challenges from Sinner or Djokovic, whom he defeated in the 2023 and 2024 finals. Former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash called him “the player to beat,” citing his 27-1 record since April and his ability to adapt swiftly from clay to grass. Despite a minor trophy blunder at Queen’s, where Alcaraz jokingly admitted to an awkward presentation moment, his focus remains unshaken. As he eyes a third straight Wimbledon crown, Alcaraz’s blend of youth, skill, and mental fortitude makes him a favorite, with analysts like Andy Roddick asserting, “I wouldn’t bet against him.” (Word count: 500)[](https://www.footboom1.com/en/news/tennis/2636000-carlos-alcaraz-focused-on-wimbledon-victory-not-historic-hat-trick)[](https://www.enca.com/sport/fearless-alcaraz-has-third-wimbledon-title-his-sights)[](https://www.bbc.com/sport/tennis/articles/cwyep8q2ge7o)