Ahead of the Monte Carlo tournament, where he will defend his title, the world No. 1 has purchased an 88-foot yacht, which he will launch with friends and family
After an extended break following his early exit in Miami, Carlos Alcaraz is back at work. He’s returned to get his shoes red with the clay of his courts at Club Campo de Murcia. There, alongside Samuel Lopez, he’s slowly resumed training, working on groundstrokes, forehands, and backhands, along with some specific serving drills. Step by step, Carlos will ramp up the intensity to arrive in Monte Carlo—where he defends his title and world No. 1 ranking—rested and ready. He’ll depart for the Principality almost at the last minute, next Friday, the same day as the draw, while he’s expected to begin his run in the tournament—which he won against Lorenzo Musetti last year—on Tuesday the 7th or Wednesday the 8th.
Last week, meanwhile, Carlitos took a break, focusing on rest, sponsors, and fun. The world No. 1 also made a detour to Gdańsk, Poland, to visit the Sunreef shipyards where he purchased his first yacht. It is a custom-built 88-foot (nearly 27-meter) motor catamaran, similar to Nadal’s but larger. Its value is around 9 million euros. Alcaraz’s love for the sea has always been well known, and when he wants to unwind, Ibiza is his ideal destination. This way, he’ll be able to sail the Mediterranean with family and friends—the reason that prompted him to treat himself to this gift. His first trip after the launch has already been decided: “Somewhere close to home, all together. I just want to have a blast, bring my jet ski, and enjoy the water without thinking about anything else.”
Defending Titles— Carlos has a lot to defend in the coming months: the titles from Monte Carlo, Rome, and Roland Garros, as well as the final of the ATP 500 in Barcelona. For this reason, he’ll need to return with extra energy to defend his throne against the challenge of Jannik Sinner, who has closed in dangerously between Indian Wells and Miami. There remains, however, a strong bond between the two: rivals and friends. In recent days, the Premier Padel tournament was also held in Miami, and Alcaraz went to watch the padel champions. When asked about a possible match between him and Sinner against champions Coello and Tapia, the Spaniard didn’t hesitate for a moment: “Jannik and I would definitely win!” As always, Sinner dampened the enthusiasm with his Dolomite pragmatism: “If Carlos said something like that, he should know he’ll have to run and play for two. I’m not much of a padel player.” For now, then, it’s best to remain calm rivals on the tennis court. There, the show is guaranteed.
