Carlos Alcaraz says fame hasn’t changed his family dynamics.
At just 21, Alcaraz has already amazed fans by winning two Grand Slam titles before 2024. He clinched the 2022 US Open and triumphed at Wimbledon in 2023, defeating Novak Djokovic in an epic final.
Recently, he achieved even more by winning another Grand Slam at the French Open against Alexander Zverev in a five-set thriller.
Alcaraz’s Continued Success:
After his first Roland-Garros win, he retained his Wimbledon title, beating Djokovic again but this time in straight sets. His rise to world No. 3 might be due to increased discipline; his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero often restrains him from flashy shots despite fans loving his flamboyant style.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| es Carlos Alcaraz | 21 | 68,791 | 25 - 5 |
Some say another reason for Alcaraz’s success is his ability to beat Djokovic. Vijay Amritraj noted that both Alcaraz and Sinner have figured out how to overcome the Serbian star.
Many athletes change after becoming famous, but not Alcaraz. He values family and maintains a close bond with his brothers over tennis stardom.
In an interview with ABC Sports, he shared that his younger brothers see him as their big brother rather than a famous athlete:
“I think they enjoy watching me. They feel my achievements are theirs . They support me every day . They see me as the older brother, not as the famous tennis player who has been number 1 or who has won Grand Slams, but as the older brother who has to take care of them.”
Fans might appreciate how grounded he remains despite all the success.
Alcaraz misses simple family life when he’s traveling for tournaments. He enjoys doing small things at home that he can’t do while on tour:
“Being at home, calm, with my people. Without doing much because at home I enjoy not doing big things but doing the simplest and most natural things. That’s what characterizes me and what I enjoy the most . That’s what I miss the most.”
Finally, while tennis is important to him, being a role model for his younger brothers means more:
“I love tennis but I love even more being the older brother of my little ones. Being the role model for them not as a tennis player but a person. That is the most important thing — to help them learn about the things that matter in life.”
What do you think about Alcaraz’s priorities?
