Carlos Alcaraz has addressed the varied responses to his Netflix documentary, acknowledging both praise and criticism surrounding its portrayal of his journey in tennis. The Spanish star admitted he was initially nervous about how people would react to the film, which offers an inside look at his life and career.
While many viewers appreciated the honesty and depth of the documentary, some questioned aspects of Alcaraz’s approach to the sport. The young champion revealed that he has heard both positive and negative opinions but remains focused on his own path. He emphasized that his priority is listening to his close circle—his team, family, and friends—rather than external voices.
This is what he said:
“Well, I mean, one thing that I learned was about not thinking about anything the people say to me, or not the real people, my close people, my team, my family, or my close friends. I’m trying just to think not about that. Yeah, I hear good things, bad things about that. So I just want to keep in my path, keep in my own way.Â
But sometimes they found it, like, weird following that path, like enjoying life, not being such a professional that probably they could do it.
But, I mean, I just, as I said, follow with the things that I want, that I like, my team, the things that my team tell me, my close people, my family and my friends, and that’s it.
I’m not going to say the fight, but the conversation we have, coach and player, we all have it. We all have that conversations about everything: about the tournaments, the practices, the things that I want to do that I probably don’t have to.
Whoever says they don’t have it, they lie. I think that’s the beauty, you know, having mixed feelings, mixed point of view. At the end we go in the same path. We go all together.
So I think that’s beautiful, as well.
I think that’s what I saw in the commentary, as well.”
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Alcaraz also touched on the criticism regarding his work ethic, explaining that he has learned not to dwell on outside opinions. He believes in balancing his professional commitments with enjoying life, even if some find his approach unconventional. His response highlights his determination to stay true to himself while continuing to evolve as a player.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
LWWWWWWWWW Ranked world no.3, Alcaraz played his last contest on the 20th of April when he surrendered to world no.10 Holger Rune 7-6(6) 6-2 in the final in Barcelona (draw).
Presently, during this year Alcaraz achieved an overall 24-5 record. Alcaraz has won 2 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam and Monte-Carlo. Carlos was the runner-up in Barcelona.
He is also scheduled to play at the French Open (French Open). The main draw will start on the 25th of May.
