Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz has recently shared his thoughts on the rules his parents have set at home, highlighting how they instill in him the importance of respecting family values while maintaining discipline. He was the first player to qualify for the 2025 Nitto ATP Finals and has defeated Alex de Minaur and Taylor Fritz in the group stage matches, moving forward to his third match.
Carlos Alcaraz Reflects on His Steady Familial Bond Despite Achieving Elite Status in the Sport
The current World No. 1 has delivered impressive performances this season, successfully cementing his prominence. He went on to win eight ATP singles titles, including the ABN AMRO Open, Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, Internazionali BNL d’Italia, HSBC Championships, Cincinnati Open, Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships, and two majors, the French Open and the US Open, after defeating Jannik Sinner in the final rounds.
During his recent interview with Mundo Deportivo during his ATP Finals run, Alcaraz shared his thoughts on the rules at home, his relationship with his family, and how his parents continue to nurture him with discipline and values despite his fame and notable achievements in the sport.
He added, “When I get home, I’m just the same old Carlos. Not the tennis player or the number one or whatever. I’m the same as always. At my parents’ house, they always have rules and they want what’s best for me.”
He continued, while highlighting how his parents still correct him, “There are many times when they don’t set a curfew anymore, but they do tell me not to be late, to do this, to do that. And when I don’t do what I’m supposed to do, they tell me off.”
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The 22-year-old also revealed the significant part his family and friends play in his life and that they keep him grounded amid the intense and challenging life of a professional and top-notch athlete. He mentioned, “Being at home is what gives me peace. The fact that they always see me as the same person. My group of friends also see me the same way they did when I was 12 or 14 years old.”
The El Palmar, Murcia, native also revealed, “My parents are the same, and so are my siblings. That’s the best thing. And that’s what gives me a lot of peace of mind to then continue traveling throughout the year.”
This season-ending championship marks his fourth qualification, his first being in 2022, when he was unable to compete due to an injury. In his next match at the 2025 Nitto ATP Finals, he will face Italian player Lorenzo Musetti.