Carlos Alcaraz: The Frontrunner for Wimbledon 2025
Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning two-time champion, has established himself as the frontrunner for the 2025 Wimbledon Championships. A technological advancement is potentially enhancing his performance on the court. After progressing to the fourth round with a four-set victory over Jan-Lennard Struff, the Spaniard appears to be leveraging all available tools to maintain his edge in competition.
Adapting to Unprecedented Conditions
This year’s Wimbledon has seen unprecedented temperatures, with the opening day reaching scorching highs. Such conditions prompted both players and spectators to adopt measures to cope with the heat. While athletes often have various techniques to manage their performance in warm weather, Alcaraz’s approach sets him apart.
The SweaTracker: A Game-Changer
Engineered specifically for athletes, the SweaTracker is a blue patch that Alcaraz adheres to his chest to track his hydration and sweat levels. This innovative device helps him ensure that he stays properly hydrated, optimizing his performance during matches. Notably, he previously utilized this technology in the thrilling 2025 Roland Garros final against Jannik Sinner, a match that lasted an exhausting 5 hours and 29 minutes—the longest in the tournament’s history. In that tense showdown, the advantage of the SweaTracker was likely invaluable.
“I always say that details make the difference. Yes, it’s something to control sweat, to know what I should take during matches, before matches, to be at 100%. It probably only helps me one or two percent more. But I believe, as I said, that details make the difference. It’s something I work on sometimes. I did it in Paris. I use it here to see what I should take.”
The SweaTracker, developed by the company Sweanty, is set to hit the market for the general public next year. However, elite athletes like Alcaraz are given early access to test its capabilities.
Facing Fierce Competition
As he aims for his third Wimbledon title, the competition for Alcaraz remains fierce. With players like Novak Djokovic and Sinner expected to cross paths in the semifinals, he will surely need every advantage to secure victory. Alcaraz has been a dominant force on grass courts since 2023, but an extraordinary performance will be essential to fend off his rivals.
Contrasting Fortunes
In stark contrast to Alcaraz’s success, fellow competitor Stefanos Tsitsipas faced an early exit from the tournament after retiring in his opening match. In a scathing criticism, Goran Ivanisevic, Tsitsipas’s new coach, remarked on the player’s poor fitness levels and professional commitment, dubbing it the worst he has ever witnessed in an athlete.
