Carlos Alcaraz isn’t the only member of his family who has spent time on a tennis court. The 22-year-old Spanish star comes from a household where tennis has been a common factor among his brothers.
Tennis runs deep in the Alcaraz family, from his eldest sibling’s participation in professional tournaments to his youngest brother’s emerging as a rising junior talent.
Inside the Tennis Culture That Shaped Carlos Alcaraz and His Brothers
Born and raised in El Palmar, Murcia, Carlos Alcaraz grew up immersed in a tennis environment. His father, Carlos Alcaraz Sr., ran a tennis academy, exposing all four sons to the sport early on. While only the five-time Grand Slam champion has reached the elite level in tennis, the sport has been a part of his brothers’ lives in some capacity. Carlos Alcaraz’s three brothers, Álvaro, Sergio, and Jaime, have all shaped, supported, and in some cases, directly mirrored his tennis path.
His oldest brother, Álvaro Alcaraz, was the first to try his hand at the sport seriously. Though he never broke into the professional ranks, Álvaro did compete in a few ITF-level tournaments before deciding to step away from the professional circuit. Álvaro is now part of the World No.2’s inner circle, traveling with him on tour as a hitting partner.
Their bond was on full display during the 2023 Cincinnati Masters final, where Carlos Alcara? fell in a grueling battle to Novak Djokovic. During the trophy ceremony, the Spaniard got emotional while acknowledging his brother in the crowd. “I have my brother here as well,” he said.“It’s great to have you here, supporting me every day, to make me a better person every day, learning from you as well, so thank you very much for being with me.”
CarlosAlcaraz also takes pride in his role as the eldest among his younger brothers, Sergio and Jaime. In an interview with The Times in 2024, he said:
“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.”
Sergio, the middle brother, currently lives in Murcia with his parents. While he enjoys playing tennis recreationally, he has chosen to stay out of the professional spotlight. Still, he’s often seen courtside at major tournaments, cheering on his superstar sibling.
The youngest Alcaraz, Jaime, is already gaining attention in junior tennis circles. His game has drawn comparisons to the World No.2’s, particularly his aggressive forehand. In July 2023, Jaime claimed the under-12 title at a Rafa Nadal Tour event in Madrid, rising to the top among 48 participants. He’s also been invited twice to the IMG Future Stars Invitational, which features some of the best under-12 players worldwide.
Speaking about Jaime during a press conference in January, Carlos said:
“I’m just supporting him every time. Doesn’t matter that I’m in the other part of the world. I’m just trying to support him, being supportive for him, trying to [take away] all the pressure that people put on him. I’m just happy to see him growing and…becoming, let’s say, a grown man.”
Carlos Alcaraz is Chasing Another Crown at Wimbledon
On the court, Carlos is making his fifth appearance at the 2025 Wimbledon Championships, where he is seeded second. The two-time defending champion advanced to his sixth Grand Slam final with commanding wins over Fabio Fognini, Oliver Tarvet, Jan-Lennard Struff, 14th seed Andrey Rublev, Cameron Norrie, and fifth seed Taylor Fritz.
He will now face top seed Jannik Sinner in a highly anticipated rematch of their 2025 French Open final, which Alcaraz won in five sets.
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