Jannik Sinner has reached his first-ever semifinal at the Madrid Open. The World No. 1 secured a place in the final four after a 6-2, 7-6(0) victory against Spain’s rising star Rafael Jódar. He faces Arthur Fils for a spot in the title clash.
The Sinner-Jódar match was watched by notable athletes, including former World No. 1 Garbiñe Muguruza. Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham also attended the highly awaited contest. Carlos Alcaraz’s brother Jaime was another well-known name spotted in the crowd.
Carlos Alcaraz’s Brother Jaime Present at Jannik Sinner’s Madrid Open Match Against Rafael Jódar
Alcaraz recently cut short his clay season due to a wrist injury he sustained at the Barcelona Open. The only tournament he completed on the surface was the Monte-Carlo Masters, where he was the runner-up against Sinner.
The Spaniard withdrew after one match in Barcelona and subsequently dropped out of the Madrid Open, the Italian Open, and the French Open. Despite his no-show, he made an early appearance at the ongoing tournament in the Spanish capital, visiting the Alcaraz Foundation exhibition ‘Moving through childhood’ on-site.
Recently, his younger brother, Jaime, joined his Madrid Open U-16 peers to visit the exhibition. The following day, he attended Jannik Sinner’s match against local favorite Jódar.
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Jaime, aged 14, is following in his brother’s footsteps to become a pro tennis player. He presently competes on the junior circuit and has won multiple trophies. He previously captured the Rafa Nadal Tour junior event trophy and more recently won the Sub-15 Murcia Challenger. After winning the title, he shared the reality of how he views his brother’s success.
“Yeah, well, the truth is, I don’t listen to the people who compare me. I just consider Carlitos like a brother, not as a tennis role model,” he said about the seven-time Grand Slam champion.
In 2025, Alcaraz expressed worry about the pressure placed on his sibling. During a conversation with Molusco TV, he said, “I worry that people might overwhelm him too much. I don’t like people pressuring him just because he’s my brother. He’s too young to be labeled as the ‘next Carlos Alcaraz.’”
“It’s tough to have those expectations placed on him. For now, he’s doing great, and I’m proud of him. I’m not home much, but when I’m with him, I try to support him, as well as all my siblings,” he added.
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While Alcaraz continues his injury layoff, Jaime has received a wildcard entry to the Madrid Open’s U-16 event, which starts on Thursday, April 30. He faces Pol Mas Tabueña in his opening match.
