From Paris to London: Alcaraz’s Grand Slam Quest
Fresh off his historic French Open win, 21-year-old tennis phenom Carlos Alcaraz is gearing up to defend his Wimbledon title—and solidify his status as the sport’s new 'all-surface king.' With three Grand Slam titles already under his belt, the Spanish star aims to join legends like Federer and Djokovic by retaining a major trophy for the first time.
Grass Court Growth 
Despite a rocky start at Queen’s Club last week (he lost to Britain’s Jack Draper), Alcaraz remains confident. 'I’m more mature on grass now,' he said, referencing his 2023 Wimbledon triumph over Djokovic. His secret? Adapting his explosive forehand and Netflix-worthy agility to the slippery surface.
Lessons from Losses
Alcaraz isn’t sweating the setbacks. 'Losses make you hungrier,' he shared, vowing to 'level up' his game for Wimbledon’s Centre Court. With coach Juan Carlos Ferrero temporarily absent, the pressure’s on—but Alcaraz thrives under it.
Why This Matters
If he wins, Alcaraz could become the youngest man to defend Wimbledon since… well, *ever*. At 21, he’s already rewriting tennis history—and proving that Gen Z athletes are here to dominate. Game on!
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