Carlos Alcaraz reveals how his family keeps him connected to his roots.

Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish phenomenon dominating world tennis, reveals a lesser-known aspect of his life: the importance of continuing to live with his parents and the irreplaceable role of family in his career and emotional stability. This champion of the 2026 Australian Open, who has risen to number two in the world, opens his heart and reveals how this connection to his roots helps him maintain sanity in a world of extreme pressure.

In an absolutely historic year, Alcaraz won two Grand Slams — Roland Garros and the US Open — and ended 2025 at the top of the ATP rankings, a feat that earned him the coveted Laureus World Sportsman of the Year 2026 award. But for the 22-year-old, success has not distanced him from his deepest essence.

“Every time I go back home, it’s almost like I forget that I’m a tennis player. With my friends and family, I continue to live in the same house as always, and that takes me back to my roots. I feel like the same ‘Carlitos’ I was when I was a kid,” Alcaraz confessed, revealing the vital importance of this return home for his mental health and personal balance.

Carlos Alcaraz, son of González and Virginia Garfia Escandón, emphasizes that this family environment is the foundation that supports his success on the courts. In a world where sports stars often isolate themselves, Alcaraz chooses to keep his feet firmly on the ground, a decision that fans and experts consider essential for his maturity and competitive resilience.

But not everything is going smoothly for the young prodigy. Currently, Alcaraz is battling a right wrist injury that forced him to withdraw from the Barcelona Open and miss the Madrid Masters, casting doubt on his participation in Roland Garros. The injury came shortly after his painful defeat in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters against rival Jannik Sinner.

Despite the setback, Alcaraz remains hopeful and maintains a positive attitude. “Let’s see. The next medical examination will be decisive. We have done everything to ensure that this test goes well. I am trying to be very patient, but we are fine, we are just waiting. We have some tests in the coming days and then we will see the state of the injury and what the next steps are,” revealed the Spanish tennis player.

Initially, Alcaraz planned to compete throughout the entire clay season, including the Masters in Rome, but with his injury still being evaluated, his participation in the upcoming competitions is in suspense. His recovery is now the top priority for his team and fans, who are eagerly awaiting to see if the young star will be fit to compete for the title in Paris.

Meanwhile, Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one in women’s tennis, was also recognized with the Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year 2026, in a year of recognition for both athletes. It is worth noting that Alcaraz had already won the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year in 2023, confirming his meteoric rise in the sport.

Carlos Alcaraz is not just a fulfilled promise; he is an example of humility and an unbreakable family bond, even at the pinnacle of success. His story inspires thousands and proves that, no matter how high one flies, it is in the family nest that true strength is found to conquer the world of tennis. Now, all eyes are on his recovery and his triumphant return to the courts, where the “Carlitos” of old fights to continue writing his legend.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.