Carlos Alcaraz’s humble personality is known to his coaches and fellow tennis rivals (Image: Getty)
Carlos Alcaraz’s kind disposition was on show when he held the door open for an cleaner before practising. Alcaraz is on a bid to become the youngest men’s player ever to complete a career Grand Slam this month, but that hasn’t stopped star from remembering his manners.
Prior to a scheduled practice at Melbourne Park before his opening round match against Alexander Shevchenko, who he later beat in straight sets (6-1, 7-5, 6-1) today (January 13), shared several laughs and jokes with tournament staff while walking down the corridor.
As he opened the door to head out to the courts, the Spaniard spotted a staff member pushing a trolley filled with -branded items and held it open, allowing for the employee to make an easy exit. A video of Alcaraz’s kindness was swiftly posted on X and has since been seen hundreds of thousands of times.
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The is the sole Grand Slam Alcaraz has yet to conquer, and while winning and continuing to set records is a main target for the tennis ace, simply being a good person is something he admits he values more than anything else. Discussing what he’d like people to remember about him at the end of his career, he said: “I try to be friendly, warm, get on with everyone.
“It’s more important to be a good person than anything else,” he added after winning his first title in 2023. “At the end of my career I’d like people to remember me, more than as a tennis player, as someone with good values.
“At the end of the day, you only spend a few hours a day on court, the rest of your life you’re off it. That’s why at those times I also try to use the manners that my parents taught me.”
Carlos Alcaraz holding the door for an Australian Open employee. He greets so many people in this room with a smile on his face. Can’t not love him. ??????
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter)
Even Alcaraz’s rivals have waxed lyrical about his innate good will, with Argentina’s Facundo Bagnis hailing him as an athlete before delving into his personality. “As a tennis player, there is no doubt,” the 34-year-old said. “But I think he is an even better person. He’s so good and well mannered… In the end, that’s what matters.”
His compatriot Roberto Bautista Agut, who takes on Denis Shapovalov in the first round of the on Tuesday (January 14), praised his coach – ex-player Juan Carlos Ferrero – for successfully guiding him as a player and person. “He’s a charming and humble kid,” Agut stated.
“His coach is doing a phenomenal job of guiding him in that regard because he’s been through the same thing. I’m so happy that everything is going so well for them.” Alcaraz will take on Yoshihito Nishioka in the second round of the tournament and should he progress, he’ll take on the winner of Jordan Thompson vs Nuno Borges.