Following his defeat to Jannik Sinner in the Wimbledon 2025 men’s singles final on July 13, Carlos Alcaraz was caught off guard by a question from BBC presenter Annabel Croft during the on-court interview. The 22-year-old Spaniard, who lost 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 to the world No. 1, was aiming for a historic third consecutive Wimbledon title. Croft, a former British No. 1, began the interview by saying, “Carlos, I know this isn’t the result you wanted, but the crowd hopes to see you again,” prompting a moment of confusion from Alcaraz, who paused before responding, “Absolutely,” with a laugh, per *Express.co.uk*. The question’s ambiguity—whether Croft meant returning to Wimbledon or reaching another final—left both Alcaraz and the Centre Court crowd briefly perplexed, creating an awkward pause, per *Express.co.uk*.[](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/2081316/Carlos-Alcaraz-Wimbledon-final-Annabel-Croft)[](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/2081316/Carlos-Alcaraz-Wimbledon-final-Annabel-Croft)
Alcaraz quickly regained composure, affirming his love for the tournament, stating, “For sure I am going to be back. Wimbledon is one of the most beautiful tournaments… I just feel at home every time I come here,” per *Express.co.uk*. He praised Sinner’s performance, saying, “He was too strong today. I’m happy to build this rivalry,” and expressed pride in rediscovering his joy on court, per *The Guardian*. The exchange echoed a lighter moment from 2024, when Croft called Alcaraz “hot” after his win over Novak Djokovic, sparking laughter from the crowd and players, per *The Mirror*. X posts, like @TennisTV (July 13, 2025), noted Alcaraz’s gracious response despite the unexpected question, per. His focus now shifts to the US Open, where he and Sinner will resume their rivalry, per *ATP Tour*.[]
