Alcaraz unleashes serve bot power: A new weapon for Wimbledon three peat

At just 22 years old, Carlos Alcaraz is already a five-time Grand Slam champion and the youngest world number one in history, yet he continues to refine his game. His recent performance at the Queen's Club tournament highlighted a remarkable evolution in his serve, which has now become a truly formidable weapon, particularly on grass courts. This development signals an even more dominant era for the young Spaniard.

Alcaraz expressed his pride in this newfound power, stating, "I’m very proud of it. It’s something I work on every day, not just on grass. When I play on clay, when I play on hard courts—throughout the whole year—I pay a lot of attention to my serve, just to improve it, just to get better. I’ve adjusted my motion. I’ve made changes to my serve to be better." His dedication is clearly paying off.

'I feel like a serve-bot now'

The stats from Queen's tell a compelling story of his serving prowess. In his semifinal match against Roberto Bautista Agut, Alcaraz hit an impressive 15 aces, setting a personal best for a best-of-three match. After that performance, he humorously remarked, "15 aces? I feel like a serve-bot now (laughs)." He then proceeded to break that record in the final, firing 18 aces against Jiri Lehecka. This newfound consistency and power on his serve has allowed him to feel more confident in his service games, enabling him to focus even more on his return game – a terrifying prospect for his opponents.

Alcaraz even drew comparisons to the game's biggest servers. "Honestly, now I know how John Isner and Reilly Opelka feel when they play (smiles)," he quipped, acknowledging the significant leap in his serving capabilities. "Yes, it was a big improvement today. It’s a big effort, because when you play against such a great player with a very good serve, I mean your own serve has to be good too. I’m happy, and I hope it continues and gets even better for Wimbledon."

Looking back at his grass-court journey, Alcaraz's improvement is stark. When he won his first Queen’s Club title in 2023, his average number of aces was 5 at Queen’s and 7 at Wimbledon. In 2024, that average increased to 9 at Wimbledon. Now, in 2025, his victorious run at Queen’s saw his average rise to 12 aces per match, culminating in that record-breaking 18-ace performance in the final.

Carlos Alcaraz has never served with such effectiveness as he does now. As a two-time defending Wimbledon champion, and now armed with this potent new weapon – particularly devastating on grass – the Spaniard stands as the undeniable favorite to retain his crown at the All England Club this summer. His evolving game signals a continuous push for perfection, making him an even more formidable force on the ATP Tour.