Carlos Alcaraz’s Ibiza Trip Sparks Warning from Coach After Epic French Open Victory
Carlos Alcaraz, the 22-year-old Spanish tennis prodigy, clinched his second consecutive French Open title on June 8, 2025, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in a historic five-set thriller, 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(10-2), lasting 5 hours and 29 minutes—the longest Roland Garros final ever, per www.bbc.com. However, his post-victory plan to unwind in Ibiza drew a caution from coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, who urged him to “remember he’s a tennis player,” per www.gbnews.com.[]
Alcaraz’s comeback from two sets down and saving three championship points showcased his resilience, marking his fifth Grand Slam title and preserving his perfect 5-0 record in major finals, per www.atptour.com. The match, hailed as one of the greatest, saw Alcaraz dominate the final tiebreak, hitting a running forehand winner to seal victory, per www.independent.co.uk. Ferrero, while praising Alcaraz’s ability to thrive under pressure, expressed mixed feelings about the Ibiza getaway, telling El Larguero, “I told him to have a good time because he deserved it, but to remember he’s a tennis player,” per www.sportskeeda.com. He emphasized the trip’s value for mental refreshment, noting, “It’s not just about partying but disconnecting… He’ll return motivated.”
This isn’t Alcaraz’s first Ibiza excursion; he visited after his 2024 Wimbledon win, despite team objections, as revealed in his Netflix documentary, per www.tennis365.com. Critics, including his manager Albert Molina, previously questioned his focus, but Alcaraz’s subsequent Wimbledon defense silenced doubts. Ferrero now sees the break as a way to recharge, saying, “He’ll come back refreshed,” per www.sportskeeda.com. Posts on X, like @GBNEWS, highlighted the warning, sparking fan debate about balancing relaxation and discipline, per @GBNEWS.
Alcaraz’s Ibiza stay is brief, with his return scheduled for the Queen’s Club Championships starting June 16, where he’s top seed, per www.sportskeeda.com. As he prepares to defend his Wimbledon titles, his ability to harness downtime could shape his grass-court campaign.
