Carlos Alcaraz’s whirlwind of love life has hit a roadblock. The Spanish star, in 2023, claimed to have been single for over a year, but hidden inside the statement is a heartbreaking story. Breaking his silence on the reason behind his breakup, Alcaraz alluded to why his relationship with his ex (possibly Maria Gonzalez) did not quite make it to the match point.
Alcaraz, the defending champion of Wimbledon, has once again reached his favorite spot in the game—the final! Fans are in total Déjà vu as his opponent is the same as last year, the alleged G.O.A.T., Novak Djokovic. However, this time he knows how to ace against his opponent even better, with more experience and confidence. But when it comes to his love life, the three-time Grand Slam champion said last year that he has been single for over 18 months.
While it is believed Carlos Alcaraz is currently single, he was previously linked to fellow athlete Maria Gonzalez Gimenez for several years. Maria is notoriously private about her personal life, often shielding her relationships from public scrutiny. However, Tennis Tonic shared a screenshot of an Instagram story posted on Alcaraz’s account where the two shared an intimate moment. In the photo, Alcaraz can be seen kissing Gimenez on the cheek, while she had her arm wrapped around him. The two had some commonalities that made them all the way more associated with each other:
Reportedly been single for 1.5 years now, it seems Alcaraz has been facing a different kind of opponent—distance. In a February 2023 interview with Vogue, Alcaraz seemed to imply that he broke things off with the student and athlete. “It’s complicated, never staying in one place,” he had said to Vogue, with a disappointing tone when asked about his romantic life. “It’s hard to find the person who can share things with you if you’re always in different parts of the world,” the 21-year-old added. The tennis star in the candid discussion also revealed about starting therapy after parting ways with Gimenez.
“She’s helped me a lot,” Alcaraz said of his therapist. “I was a bit all over the place. I didn’t control my emotions well, I got really pissed off…So I knew I had to improve in that respect. Thanks to Isabel I’ve gotten much better…And from my point of view, it’s crucial to go out onto the court smiling, feeling happy. That helps you mentally. For me, it’s everything.”
While Carlitos never confirmed his romantic association with her publicly, Maria’s “MCT” along with a racquet emoji on her Instagram bio doesn’t provide a clear picture of their current dynamic either. The 24-year-old tennis star boasts an estimated net worth of $125,000. When not focused on training, she enjoys relaxing on the beach, demonstrating a healthy work-life balance.
This way or the other, Alcaraz has confirmed one thing: the tenuous schedule of tennis is not only a concern for players’ physical health but also their personal lives. Take this year, for example. For Carlos, it has been anything but smooth. Although he took some time away for his arm injury recovery, for the most part of his schedule, he was busy either winning a title at Indian Wells or winning a Grand Slam at the French Open. Therefore, where is the time for dating? However, even with a busy schedule, he tries to maintain a healthy social life. But what does his social life look like?
Alcaraz sheds light on the “occasional things” that he enjoys apart from tennis
“I am going to keep one thing to make my dream come true, even though I already have,” Alcaraz said in the same interview. However, he is well aware of the importance of a delicate balance between having a professional goal and a personal life. Therefore, the Spanish player, who grew up idolizing tennis legend Rafael Nadal, likes to learn every aspect of how to keep a balanced life from athletes all over the world.
“Sure, I like to meet famous people, and I really enjoy going to parties to meet famous athletes. But not too much. Let’s say that you have to find the right time. If you have something every day you are going to get bored of it. I have to find occasional things to enjoy,” he said in an interview.
Besides, he loves being a responsible older brother to Alvaro, Sergio, and Jamie, teaching them life lessons that he himself learned along his journey. “Being the role model for them, not as a tennis player but a person,” he further added.
Carlos Alcaraz’s rise to fame is an inspiring tale on its own. And even though he might be “single” at the moment, he is receiving love from his fans all around the world!