Head, heart, balls: these are the three Cs that grandfather Alcaraz he repeated to his son and then to his grandchildren as a mantra to leave his mark on the playing field. He who had helped transform a hunting club in El Palmar in Murcia into a tennis and swimming club, made the racket the symbol of the family, the scepter today in the hands of nieto and today strongest tennis player in the world. But it’s not just there Carlos Alacarazbecause the brother Jamie, the youngestat 13 he is already making himself known and then Alvaro, the eldest who is gaining an increasingly important place in his brother’s team.
Carlos Alcaraz with his three brothers, Sergio, Alvaro and jamie
Carlos Alcaraz announces his divorce from coach Juan Carlos Ferrero
With a social post, Wednesday 17 December, Carlos Alcaraz announced the end of the collaboration with coach Juan Carlos Ferrero after more than seven years together and seven seasons that transformed a child prodigy from Murcia into the number one in the world. A bolt from the blue for the fans, an announced farewell for the professionals (it seems there were economic disagreements over the renewal of the coach’s contract for 2026 and several disagreements given by Alcaraz’s firmness in not wanting to give up a life beyond tennis). A decision taken by Sinner’s opponent (“I close with nostalgia, but also with pride. Saying goodbye is never easy. I wish I could have continued”, wrote Ferrero in the farewell post), who would have already set up his dream team. For the moment, the no. 1 in the ATP rankings has decided to promote Samuel Lopez from the role of second coach to sole coach: with Carlos from 2024, the 55-year-old will have the opportunity to show his value today, but he won’t be alone.
Second Break pointa Spanish site dedicated to tennis and well informed on national dynamics, the older brother of the 22-year-old from El Palmar, Alvarowill occupy a more important role in the new structure. The 26-year-old, part of Carlito’s staff since 2022, is a valid helper during training having played tennis since he was born, as well as being a fundamental emotional and mental support for the Spanish champion. Today Alvaro Alcaraz will no longer be alone sparring partner of his brother, or rather his training and match partner, and with the start of the new season we could know more.
But who is Alvaro Alcaraz and what does he do
Carlos Alcaraz and his brother Alvaro during training at the 2025 US Open
For Carlos Alcaraz, family is everything and for this reason having his brother on his team is an indispensable plus. “My presence is basically to support the family and to make him feel at ease, as if he were at home when he is away, and as an older brother I think I can help him and also add something to his personal life,” Alvaro told Sports Plaza speaking of his contribution which could soon be strengthened and transformed into an important role.
Firstborn of Carlos Alcaraz González and Virginia Garfia EscandónAlvaro was born in Murcia on 2 November 1999 and grew up between home, school and the Real Sociedad Club de Campo de Murcia, a tennis club founded by his grandfather and directed by his father. A good level junior player (between 2019 and 2020 he played four matches at Futures level, picking up just one victory), Alvaro, however, never manages to break through and turn his passion into a profession. It lacks that flash of talent that the brother Carlos3 years younger, shows with arrogance almost immediately becoming regional under-10 champion. “I was competing, but I saw that the little guy, four years younger than me, was already catching up to me and beating me,” the 26-year-old said in the documentary Carlos Alcaraz, New Frontiers. Sun, heart and tennis also for the other two brothers, Sergio and Jamie, with the little one in the house struggling with his first victories (and a future already written?).
Carlos Alcaraz: “Alvaro is not just my brother, he is my best friend”
The two brothers celebrate Carlos’ triumph against Sinner at the 2025 Rolland Garros
After dedicating himself to football, Alvaro returns to tennis in 2022 by joining his brother’s team, not as an official coach, but as a trusted figure, sparring partner, advisor and constant presence in the stands. Carlos has never hidden how important Alvaro’s presence is to him: “He’s not just my brother, he’s my best friend”, he admitted, “I spend most of my time on tour with him, training and traveling with Alvaro makes me feel good”. A moving dedication also in the 2023 Cincinnati Masters final lost to Djokovic: “Alvaro, it’s fantastic to have you here, supporting me every day, making me become a better person every day, also learning from you, so thank you very much for being with me.”
