Roland-Garros title validates Alcaraz’s party-boy approach to life
The Spaniard isn’t stopping partying any time soon
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When Carlos Alcaraz’s ‘My Way’ documentary came out on Netflix earlier this year, the 22-year-old copped a bit of heat for how much he parties.
The show, which followed him on Tour for several months, revealed that he headed to Ibiza to party for close to a week ahead of his 2023 Wimbledon title run. This led compatriot Roberto Bautista Agut to say that he doesn’t think Alcaraz will win Grand Slams if he sticks to such a lifestyle, and also drew concern from coach Juan Carlos Ferrero.
This Sunday, after winning his fifth major title by beating Jannik Sinner in an instant classic at Roland-Garros 2025, Alcaraz made a defiant statement: he’s doing things his way.
“Right now, it’s time to enjoy the moment,” he said. “A lot of family and friends came from Murcia, and I want to be with them—to laugh, to celebrate, to enjoy it.
“We’re doing things the way we believe is right, prioritising enjoyment. That, to me, is the best way. Some people might not agree. Some do. Everyone has their own opinion. But mine—and my team’s—is what matters most. And it’s working pretty well so far.
“If one day, in four or five years, we decide to change the approach, so be it. But right now, I’m proud and happy to be doing it my way.”
Considering he just saved three match points to defeat the world No 1 in the longest-ever Roland-Garros final in history, it’s fair to say that Alcaraz’s way is working.
