An extraordinary achievement like Carlos Alcaraz’s remarkable comeback against Jannik Sinner in the recent Roland Garros final would typically warrant the young tennis star a well-deserved break—perhaps even a month, or two. However, that couldn’t be further from reality. While Alcaraz is indeed enjoying a brief respite, soaking in the vibrant nightlife of Ibiza , a mere five days after lifting his fifth Grand Slam title, he is already preparing to return to professional commitments. The calendar allows for little celebration; the demands of the sport are relentless.
Before the weekend, Alcaraz will be settling back into London , and by early next week—potentially as soon as Tuesday or Wednesday—he will make his debut at the ATP 500 Queen’s tournament. The pressure will be on him, but expectations might not be as high as they usually are. Just two years ago, he captured the title and rode his momentum to his first Wimbledon championship. However, last year, he fell in the second round to Jack Draper , even as he later triumphed with his second title at Wimbledon. What awaits him this time? This tournament often seems the most unpredictable for Alcaraz; the transition from the reserved Ushuaia Club to the grass courts of west London is never straightforward.
The Party in Ibiza
“He is disconnecting now. I told him to enjoy himself, as he deserves it, but also to remember that he is a tennis player,” said Juan Carlos Ferrero , Alcaraz’s coach. This isn’t the first time Ferrero has voiced his thoughts on Alcaraz’s frequent Ibiza escapades. “These days, he will be well and return fresh and ready. The key is not just partying but disconnecting from tennis and spending time with friends—just like any 22-year-old would. He will return eager to work,” he added.
As depicted in the Netflix documentary *A Mi Manera*, during his first trip to Ibiza in 2023, after losing in the semifinals of Roland Garros to Novak Djokovic , there were mixed opinions within his team regarding the getaway. Following his historic victory over Sinner and his recent successes at Wimbledon, though, it’s hard to dispute the value of these mini-vacations for Alcaraz. “For me, Ibiza—I’m not going to lie—is about partying and going out. I basically go there to let loose; I don’t know if it’s right to say it this way, but yeah, I go out. When I have something like that, I make the most of it,” Alcaraz expressed candidly in the documentary. Let him enjoy it.
Life in London
Once in London, Alcaraz will return to his training routine, interspersed with leisure time at the Royal Wimbledon Golf Club . Interestingly, his days in London tend to be more relaxed compared to his time in Paris. While he lodges at the centrally located Villa Marquis in Paris, just steps from the Alma Bridge , enjoying exquisite meals at upscale restaurants like Siena —where he celebrated his title with Italian cuisine and Laurent-Perrier champagne—his London accommodation is rather different. He typically rents a house near the All England Club for a month, devoid of nightlife distractions—being an hour’s drive from the city center—where he focuses on honing his golf handicap.
This year, his residence will serve not only his team but also his family, prompting a significant change. In 2023 and 2024, he rented a modest two-story house with a garden and a basketball hoop, but for 2025 , he plans to upgrade to a more spacious dwelling. Prices in the area during the Wimbledon weeks range from €1,800 to €17,500 per week, as reported by Tennis London —but as a two-time champion, Alcaraz certainly deserves more room to breathe.
End of Season Goals
His ultimate goal this season is to lift his third consecutive Wimbledon title—a feat that would further cement his legacy. Only two players have won the Channel Slam (the combination of Roland Garros and Wimbledon) multiple times, and only one has achieved it twice in succession. Rafa Nadal accomplished this feat in 2008 and 2010, while Bjorn Borg did so in 1978, 1979, and 1980. However, Borg retired shortly thereafter at the young age of 26, a path Alcaraz is keen to avoid. Thus, the importance of his leisure time and perhaps a better-structured agenda cannot be overstated.
Following the summer, Alcaraz often faces his toughest months, and his team is already strategizing to prevent that from happening again. His frustrations during the last American hard-court swing—including a broken racket at the Cincinnati Masters and an early exit at the US Open —serve as stark reminders. Regardless of what unfolds at Wimbledon this time, Alcaraz is poised for more opportunities for rest and disconnection—especially with the absence of the Olympic Games . With this approach, he may set his sights on one of the most challenging challenges ahead: reclaiming the world number one ranking before the season wraps up.