Carlos Alcaraz, the 21-year-old tennis sensation and world No. 2, has taken the sport by storm with his explosive athleticism and unrelenting drive, but it’s a glimpse into his personal life that left him stunned when he watched his new Netflix documentary, *Carlos Alcaraz: My Way*. Set to premiere on April 23, 2025, the three-part series chronicles Alcaraz’s rollercoaster 2024 season, capturing his triumphs at the French Open and Wimbledon, his Olympic silver medal, and the challenges of balancing global stardom with the simple joys of youth. In a candid interview, Alcaraz revealed what shocked him most about the footage: his thick Murcian accent when relaxing with friends and family. “One of the things that surprised me most when watching the documentary is my change in accent,” he admitted. “When I’m talking to my family, friends, or just relaxing at home, I unleash my Murcian accent.”
The documentary, produced by Morena Films and directed by Jorge Laplace, offers an intimate look at Alcaraz’s life, both on the court and off. Filming began at The Netflix Slam, an exhibition match against Rafael Nadal in March 2024, and followed Alcaraz through key moments like his grueling five-set French Open semifinal against Jannik Sinner and his dominant Wimbledon title defense against Novak Djokovic. But it’s the off-court moments that steal the show. Alcaraz, who still lives with his parents in Murcia when not touring, invites cameras into his childhood bedroom—a modest space with a twin bed, a sneaker collection, and trophies from his 2022 US Open and 2023 Wimbledon triumphs. “After each tournament, this is my place. This is my calm place,” he says in a clip, pointing to his trophies. “Here I have my hobby, something I love, which is sneakers, as you can see. I need more space. It’s pretty small, but I manage.”
Alcaraz’s humility shines through as he reflects on his roots. “I think it will be surprising when people see how I am with my people,” he shared. “With them, I really am myself, and I forget about being a tennis player. I’m the little boy who hung out with them and we grew up together.” This authenticity, paired with his regional accent, caught him off guard when he reviewed the footage. The Murcian dialect, rich with local inflections, emerges when he’s at ease, a stark contrast to the polished persona he projects in press conferences. Fans on social media have already buzzed about this revelation, with one noting, “I was so surprised!! Like, why have all the S’s disappeared since I never noticed that from him before.”
The series also delves into Alcaraz’s internal struggle to balance his ambition—“I’m building my own path to become the greatest player in history,” he declares—with his desire to live like a typical 21-year-old. “I’d like to be the greatest in history. It’s my dream, but having fun is key to me,” he confesses. Tennis legends Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer offer insights in the trailer, with Nadal warning, “If you feel like you’re sacrificing too much, you probably won’t make it.” Alcaraz’s 2024 season, which included a historic Channel Slam (winning Roland Garros and Wimbledon in the same year) but also a shocking US Open loss to Botic van de Zandschulp, reflects this tension. “You don’t think about the level of physical demand, especially not the mental demand,” he says, acknowledging the toll of his packed schedule.
Despite earning over $40 million in prize money, Alcaraz remains grounded, a trait that resonates in the documentary’s portrayal of his family-centric life. His coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, and rivals like Sinner, with whom he split four Grand Slams in 2024, add depth to the narrative. As Alcaraz prepares for the Barcelona Open, fresh off a Monte Carlo Masters title, the documentary promises to reveal the human side of a superstar. “I’m still young. There’s a lot of life ahead of me. I want to make my own decisions. And if I mess up, I want it to be on me,” he asserts, encapsulating his quest to carve a unique legacy while staying true to his Murcian roots.