Carlos Alcaraz’s participation at next weeks’ Queen’s Club Championship remains uncertain following his epic French Open triump. His coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, revealed that while they plan to compete at the grass-court event, final decision will be made only after assessing the Spaniard’s physical and mental condition.
The five hours 29 minutes French Open final victory over Jannik Sinner on Sunday stems the uncertainty for Alcaraz’s participation. The defending champion showcased his skills by staging a remarkable comeback from being two sets down initially, to claim his fifth Grand Slam title. But this marathon match raises concerns about him being prepared for immediate participation.
The Toll of a Historic French Open Final on Carlos Alcaraz
The final lasted over five hours 29 minutes, making it the second longest final in major titles and the longest ever Roland Garros final in history. The match sawAlcaraz save three championship points while mounting an incredible comeback against the World No. 1. This was the first match of his career that he won after being two sets down in the beginning. This French Open victory came at a significant cost.
Former champions described this match as tennis at its highest level. Mats Wilander called the performance “absolutely ridiculous” and praised how both players elevated the sport to new heights. The Swedish legend previously held the record when he beat Guillermo Vilas in 1982. The physical and mental demands of such an encounter have clearly influenced the team’s cautious approach to Alcaraz’s immediate schedule.
“We’ll go to Wimbledon” — Juan Carlos Ferrero Reveals Carlos Alcaraz’s Primary Focus
Ferrero gave a clear timeline for the decision during his interview. “After these days of rest, on Thursday or Friday, we’ll do a test to see how he feels physically and mentally,” he explained. This assessment will determine whether Carlos Alcaraz takes his place at Queen’s club and wins the trophy again, just like he did two years ago.
The coach emphasized that Wimbledon remains the primary focus, despited the Queen’s Club decision. “We’ll go to Wimbledon with great enthusiasm; Carlos loves playing there,” Ferrero stated. The team plans to resume grass-court specific training to ensure Alcaraz arrives at the grass courts of England in optimal condition, addressing the mobility issues.
Ferrero hasn’t confirmed #Alcaraz‘s presence at Queen’s
🗣️ “The plan is to play him, but we’ll make a final decision in a few days. After these days off, on Thursday or Friday, we’ll do a test to see how he’s feeling physically and mentally”#Wimbledon pic.twitter.com/GmLkWccWne
— Alejandro López Fernández (@alejandrolf2410) June 10, 2025
Alcaraz currently is the top seed for Queen’s Club, spanning from Jun. 16 to 22. He has been in remarkable form this season, boasting 37-5 record with four titles including the recent French Open triumph. He became the youngest man to win titles on all four surfaces this year, achieving this feat at just 21 years and nine months.
The next few days will be crucial in terms of Alcaraz’s grass-court preparations. While his team remains optimistic and looks forward towards Queen’s Club participation, the priority lies with ensuring he’s fully prepared for Wimbledon.