Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is Spain’s emerging tennis star who came to the limelight because of his hard work and dedication to his game.
Since he was a child, he has been playing tennis. His interest turned into his passion when he made his debut in the game at the 2020 Tio Open.
He defeated his fellow countryman by a score of 7-6. His career has been at its peak since then. He has registered many Grand Slams in his name. As a result, he became the youngest player in men’s singles history to compete at the Grand Slam.
Moreover, he won his debut match of the Grand Slam against Dutch player Botic van de Zandschulp but lost in the second round.
Who Is Carlos Alcaraz Coach Juan Carlos Ferrero?
Alcaraz is coached by Juan Carlos Ferrero, a former World No. 1 from Spain who won the men’s singles title at the 2003 French Open. In 2002 and 2003, he also reached the finals of the French Open and the US Open. Juan is 42 years old right now.
He has 16 ATP victories to his belt, as well as a Grand Slam title (Roland Garros 2003). He also topped the ATP rankings before retiring from tennis in 2012 to coach at his academy.
Carlos’s coach had a positive impact on his career. They started their partnership when Alcaraz was only 15 years old, in September 2018.
Moreover, as indicated by his performance this season, the former French Open champion has been helpful in Alcaraz’s overall development.
Everything to know about Carlos Alcaraz’s team
He attends the JC Ferrero-Equelite Academy for his training former tennis player, as well as academy head Juan Carlos, who noticed his talent. When Alcaraz was 16 years old, he began coaching himself. Carlos attends Rafael Nadal Tennis Academy occasionally.
Spanish tennis player was a huge fan of his coach. He mentioned that his coach has influenced his game as no other coach could. He also added that Ferrero understands what is going on in Carlos’s life as he’s been through it himself.
Carlos Alcaraz credits his victory in the 2022 Miami Open final to his physio Juanjo Moreno. He has mentioned that his coach told him that everyone knows it’ll be his first final and suggested thinking of it as the first match of the tournament and managing the nerves as I did in the semi-final
Meet Carlos Alcaraz Parents
He was born on 5th, May 2003, in El Palmar, Spain to his parents Carlos Alcaraz and Virginia Girafia. His nickname is Carlito. Carlos was motivated by his father, who was a top-notch player at the time and began playing tennis at the age of four.
Similarly, his father used to be one of Spain’s top 40 players. He is now the director of a tennis school in a country club.
Alvaro (the oldest), Sergio, and Jaime are his three siblings (both younger than him). Besides that, his grandfather and father were both tennis players.
Furthermore, he also said without them, neither the good times I have off the track nor the level I show on it would be conceivable and I am extremely fortunate to have the family that I have.