Carlos Alcaraz, now one of the most recognizable faces in tennis, opened up about his journey with the English language during press conferences. Speaking candidly at the U.S. Open, the Spanish star recalled how daunting it used to be. “Well, a few years ago I was just coming here to the press conference sweating,” he said with a laugh, remembering the nerves and uncertainty that came with trying to understand and respond in a language that wasn’t his own.
From nerves to confidence
Alcaraz’s comfort level has grown significantly. He now approaches media duties with ease, engaging with journalists and fans in English without hesitation. “Right now I’m just feeling more comfortable,” he shared. “I know you guys feel like at home, let’s say. So just, yeah, my English has improved a lot.” His relaxed demeanor and growing fluency have made his interviews more engaging and reflective of his personality.
Learning through immersion
The improvement didn’t happen overnight. Alcaraz credited his progress to consistent exposure and effort. Watching series and movies in English, chatting with fellow players, and embracing the language off the court helped him build confidence. “I’m just trying to talk with the players, talking around, just watching series and movies in English helped me a lot,” he explained.
Embracing the spotlight
Now a Grand Slam champion and a top contender at every major tournament, Alcaraz understands the importance of communication in shaping his public image. His ability to express himself in English has allowed him to connect with a broader audience and enjoy the experience more fully. “I’m just chilling,” he added with a grin, showing how far he’s come from those early, sweat-filled press room moments.
Alcaraz at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Now the world no.2, Carlos has managed to achieve a composed 57-6 win-loss record in 2025. Carlos is currently competing at the U.S. Open where he toppled the world no.67 Reilly Opelka 6-4 7-5 6-4, the world no.65 Mattia Bellucci 6-1 6-0 6-3 and the world no.34 Luciano Darderi 6-2 6-4 6-0.
Carlos Alcaraz will take on the world no.82 Arthur Rinderknech in the 4th round. Their current record is 3-0 for Alcaraz.
The Spaniard conquered 6 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London and Cincinnati. Alcaraz reached the final in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell) and in Wimbledon.
The Spaniard won 23 titles in his career: 6 on hard courts, 11 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)