MELBOURNE, Australia — Look out, tennis players: Carlos Alcaraz has a little brother, Jaime, who's good at the sport, too.
Carlos Alcaraz said Sunday he was wary of the pressure being foisted on his younger brother after the 13-year-old underlined his potential at a prestigious tournament in France. "I'm just happy to see my little brother playing those tournaments the same as I played when I was his age.
Carlos Alcaraz's younger brother Jaime grabbed headlines, as the 13-year-old won his first qualifying match at the Les Petits As.
Carlos Alcaraz says playing with Rafael Nadal at 2024 Olympic Games was a 'privilege', while the 22-time major winner's retirement was 'difficult to accept'.
Carlos Alcaraz, who partnered Rafael Nadal in doubles in Paris 2024, had a rich tribute for the record 14-time French Open winner.
During the clash against the Australian ace, the Spanish champion was seen arranging the bottles in a very similar way to that of his illustrious compatriot Rafael Nadal. The 22-time Grand Slam champion has become famous all over the world because of this routine and it seems that Alcaraz wants to imitate him from this point of view as well.
Rafael Nadal has reacted to Carlos Alcaraz's first win during this year's edition of the Australian Open. Alcaraz had waited for the first Grand Slam tournament of the year in order to start his 2025 campaign. He easily beat Alexander Shevchenko to advance to the second round of the event.
Carlos Alcaraz made a strong start to his Australian Open 2025 campaign. The Spaniard defeated Alexander Shevchenko in straight sets in the first round of the tournament.
They have played each other seven times, with the Serb leading 4-3, including victory in their last clash in the Paris Olympics final. Read more at straitstimes.com.
The 37-year-old Serb, who is gunning for a record 25th Grand Slam title and 11th Melbourne crown, beat 24th seed Jiri Lehecka 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (7/4) on Rod Laver Arena.
Carlos Alcaraz remains on course to become the youngest man to complete the Career Grand Slam while has now also moved joint-top on the list of men aged 21 and under with the most Grand Slam quarter-final appearances.