Carlos Alcaraz is the undisputed new king of centre court, having won the Wimbledon title two years on the run now.
And, heading into the 2025 edition of the event, there have been many wondering who could possibly stop him from repeating that feat again.
A true all-surface threat who is on track to emulate the very greatest the sport has ever seen, the five-time Grand Slam champion has captured the imagination with an unpredictable, thrilling brand of tennis.
He blends this unique magic with tangible success though, exhibited in his sprawling trophy cabinet.
Carlos Alcaraz’s win percentage on grass compared to other surfaces
This notion can be exhibited by comparing how Carlos Alcaraz’s win percentage on grass, and other surfaces, compares to the greats of the game.
Focusing on the turf first, given Wimbledon is just over a week away, this is a statistic that could shock some: the Spaniard has the greatest win/loss percentage on grass than anyone in the history of the Open Era, at 89%.
To put this into perspective, the next best is the legendary Roger Federer with 87%, closely followed by John McEnroe and Novak Djokovic on 86%, with Rod Laver even trailing behind on 85%.
Alcaraz is outperforming some of the biggest names in sporting history, having lost just three professional matches on grass since he burst onto the scene.
What’s scary is that he is sure to only improve further, with Pat Cash noticing the change Alcaraz has made since winning Roland Garros.
Out of interest, Alcaraz’s has 165 wins and lost just 37 at an 81% win rate on clay, yet boasts a more modest 77% win rate on outdoor hard courts.
Carlos Alcaraz is on his way to becoming a Wimbledon legend
Realistically, anybody who wins a Wimbledon title is a legend.
After all, this is arguably the most prestigious event that the sport has to offer, with many young stars growing up dreaming of this trophy.
But, to have already won two at the age of 22, and to be the outstanding favourite to defend your title for a third straight year, it’s worth wondering where that leaves Alcaraz.
Already he has the same number of triumphs at the All England Club as heroes like Andy Murray, Stefan Edberg and Rafael Nadal.
If he were to win it again this year, he’d go level with the likes of McEnroe and Boris Becker.
Realistically, Federer’s record of eight will be well in his sights should Alcaraz manage to win the 2025 title, which would leave just Bjorn Borg (5), Djokovic (7), Pete Sampras (7) and the Swiss superstar ahead of him.
