Carlos Alcaraz Embraces Cutting-Edge Technology in Bid for Third Wimbledon Crown

SME News UK. Wimbledon, London – Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is once again proving that no detail is too small in his pursuit of greatness. The 21-year-old Spaniard has been spotted wearing a striking blue patch on his chest during warm-ups ahead of Wimbledon 2025 – and it’s not a fashion statement.Alcaraz, who famously defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets to claim last year’s title, has revealed that the patch is part of a high-tech initiative aimed at maximizing his physical output and performance during the tournament. The goal? To give him that extra edge as he seeks a sixth Grand Slam title – and a third consecutive Wimbledon crown.> “I always say the details make the difference,” Alcaraz explained. “It’s something to control the sweat, what I should take during the matches and before them, just to be at my 100%.”The blue chest patch is part of a performance-monitoring system, helping Alcaraz and his team measure hydration levels, sweat loss, and electrolyte needs. With scorching temperatures expected to hit 33°C during the opening week, managing fluid balance will be crucial for players enduring long matches on the sun-baked grass courts of SW19.> “\[The patch] is probably just going to help one or two percent more. But I think, as I said, details make the difference,” Alcaraz added. “This week, last week, and I think next week it’s going to be pretty hot. So I think it’s going to be great to know what I should take more — more water or whatever.”This isn’t Alcaraz’s first foray into performance-enhancing wearables. Last November, he wore a nasal strip at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam to improve breathing efficiency. Now, he’s turning to sweat-analyzing tech to ensure he’s ready for the unique physical demands of grass-court tennis.Alcaraz will begin his title defense in traditional fashion, opening Centre Court play on Monday afternoon. His first-round opponent is Italian veteran Fabio Fognini, in a match that promises high drama and high temperatures.If Alcaraz can navigate through the draw and lift the trophy once more, he will become only the fifth man in history to win three consecutive Wimbledon singles titles, joining the elite company of Bjorn Borg, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic.From data-driven hydration to golf rounds with Andy Murray and practice sessions with rising star Joao Fonseca, Alcaraz is leaving no stone unturned in his pursuit of excellence.With science on his side and history in his sights, the message is clear: Carlos Alcaraz is ready – and every detail counts.