Carlos Alcaraz has new secret weapon fueling Wimbledon title defense
Carlos Alcaraz is looking to win his third consecutive Wimbledon title and is using a high-tech accessory that monitors sweat and fluid levels to help him do so
Carlos Alcaraz is on his way to potentially securing his third Wimbledon title back-to-back as he prepares to challenge Andrey Rublev in the round of 16. His path thus far has seen him triumph over Italy's Fabio Fognini, Britain's Oliver Tarvet, and Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff, setting his sights on what could be a sixth Grand Slam victory and his third consecutive win at SW19.
Yet, it isn't just his impressive gameplay that's turning heads; spectators have noticed a peculiar blue patch adorning Alcaraz's chest, a cutting-edge device designed to tackle the searing London temperatures.
Meant to track and regulate both sweat and fluid levels, this high-tech patch is a key player in ensuring Alcaraz remains hydrated and at the top of his game.
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Having donned the patch during his crowning French Open run, which culminated in an intense showdown against Jannik Sinner, the gadget is more than a sweat sensor—it delivers vital intel about the hydration necessary to sustain his competitive edge.
Alcaraz openly discussed the significance of this small yet impactful aid, stating: "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."
Speaking to the current heatwave tearing through the UK, he remarked: "Yes, this week, last week, and I think next week it's going to be quite hot. So I think it will be great to know what I should take more of-more water or whatever."
Tech trailblazers at Sweanty have unveiled their latest innovation, the SweaTracker patch, taking home the victory at Allianz Startup Challenge's second edition in March 2024, after the company's inception by the visionary pair Llorella and Laura Ortega back in July 2021.
Backed by a crew of scientific minds, the team behind Sweanty is refining the nifty gadget that could revolutionize our workout routines. While it's still on the tail-end of its beta phase, sports aficionados can look forward to snagging the SweaTracker early next year, as it garners praise from high-profile athletes.
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"The patches allow us to analyse sweat and propose personalised hydration guidelines," divulges co-founder Anna Llorella, as the company continues to perfect the product through rigorous testing.
To complement the physical patch, an app is nearing completion, designed to provide users with tailored hydration advice at their fingertips. The Sweanty site boasts of their creation as "the first smart patch designed to analyse your sweat and transform that data into personalised hydration strategies."
Claiming to assess not only your sweat rate but also the vital electrolyte levels lost during a sweat session, all by adhering to the skin while working out, this device could be a game-changer for those serious about sports and health.
This isn't the first time the Spanish star has used advanced technology to enhance his performance, according to the Express. In November 2024, he wore a nasal strip at the ABN AMRO Open in Rotterdam to aid his breathing.
