Carlos Alcaraz secured his second French Open after winning a five-set classic against Jannik Sinner, and the Spaniard was quick to thank his team in his post-match interview
World No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz added a new chapter to his growing legacy as he overcame Jannik Sinner to retain his French Open title. But that victory was also a testament to the dedicated team behind him that’s helped push the younger on to great things.
The win was especially meaningful for Alcaraz, who had previously considered taking a break from tennis after a tough spell earlier in the year. Despite facing criticism following a series of challenging results in March and April, Alcaraz made a stunning comeback from two sets down to triumph over Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2).
“I will [listen to] my close people and [when] my team have things to say to me, and that’s all that matters,” said Alcaraz back in April amid a series of external pressures. And that focus on his inner circle has clearly paid dividends, with the 22-year-old reaping the rewards of shutting out the noise and relying on those closest to him.
Who manages Carlos Alcaraz?
Alcaraz’s manager, Albert Molina, has been by his side since persuading his parents to work together when he was just 12, often treating the five-time major winner as if he were his own child. Their bond was laid bare in the 2025 Netflix docuseries ‘My Way’, which highlighted how their relationship can sometimes be challenging.
In one exchange, Molina expressed concerns to Alcaraz about his scheduling choices: “I tried to explain to him that it might not be the best idea to go to Ibiza for three or four days on vacation when he had Queen’s the following week and then Wimbledon.”
He was also seen chastising his charge for being late to a sponsor’s event “That day I got very angry with him, but not because of punctuality. It bothered me not because of being late.
“For me, it was a lack of respect towards other people and that’s what I cannot tolerate with Carlos. It doesn’t matter if you’re No. 1 in the world. Nobody has to wait for you, Carlos.”
Molina emphasised the personal sacrifices he makes, missing time with his own family, which includes his wife, a 16-year-old son and a 13-year-old daughter. He also isn’t able to be there for his elderly parents as much as he’d like and often spends his birthday, which coincides with Wimbledon, alone.
Beyond personal sacrifices, Molina highlighted his role in building a coaching team to propel Alcaraz to tennis stardom, leveraging his connections to secure a top-class mentor. And the agent’s commitment and industry insights have evidently been instrumental in Alcaraz’s ascent.
Who coaches Carlos Alcaraz?
No coaching figure has been as influential to Alcaraz’s rise as Juan Carlos Ferrero, who started working with him when he was just 16. It was agent Molina who convinced the former world No. 1 to come watch the prospect in a Futures tournament and get him on board, and the pair haven’t looked back since.
“I think his strength is keeping believing all the time until the last ball is gone. And he tries and tries,” said a proud Ferrero after Sunday’s comeback victory. “It was a thing [when] he was Love-40 in the fourth, this 5-3 [game], and he looked at me and still made [a motion to] me like this with the racquet, like saying, ‘I’m still here,’ saying, ‘Vamos.’
“I’m not going to say that I was believing that he was able to recover from that 5-3, Love-40. But one more time with Carlos, everything is possible, and he did it again. Amazing [achievement].”
Who are Carlos Alcaraz’s parents?
Alcaraz credits his parents for his early love of tennis and told Sports Illustrated in 2022: “I loved tennis since the beginning. I mean my father bought me my first racket, and the first time that I played tennis, I fell in love.”
His grandfather, Carlos Alcaraz Lerma, also occasionally attends his matches, and Alcaraz’s appreciation for his family’s support is evident. In a touching tribute after his 2024 French Open win, Alcaraz praised his humble beginnings and the unwavering support of his family, thanking his parents for their dedication.
“For me, it’s amazing to have you here supporting me,” he said in his post-match interview. “Since I was a little kid, as I said many times, I was running from school to put the TV on to watch this tournament on the TV, now I am lifting the trophy in front of all of you.”
Does Carlos Alcaraz have siblings?
Indeed, Alcaraz isn’t fighting his battles alone; his brother Alvaro is not only his hitting partner but also a pillar of support. And it was following a loss at the 2023 Cincinnati Open that Alcaraz voiced gratitude for his brother’s influence.
“I have my brother here as well,” he said. “It’s great to have you here, supporting me every day, to make me be a better person every day, learning from you as well, so thank you very much for being with me.”
