In the new wave of young tennis talent, 20-year-old Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz is definitely one to keep an eye out for on the court.
Beating Australian tennis legend Lleyton Hewitt’s record, Carlos was crowned the youngest-ever world number one following his standout performance at the 2022 U.S. Open – becoming the first teenager to take the esteemed position.
Now, as world number two, Carlos is ready to take home the 2024 Australian Open Grand Slam, with fans eagerly awaiting his return to the Rod Laver Arena.
Off the court, fans have also been keeping a close eye on Carlos’ life away from the sport, with many intrigued by the young star’s love life.
Does Carlos Alcaraz have a girlfriend?
Although their relationship has not yet been confirmed, fans have speculated that Carlos Alcaraz is in a relationship with Spanish tennis star Maria Gonzalez Gimenez.
While the rumoured couple have kept the details of their romance out of the public eye, the Daily Mail has reported that the pair have known each other since childhood, with both Carlos and Maria growing up in the Spanish village El Palmar, Murcia.
Speculation surrounding the pair’s relationship first began in late 2022 after Carlos shared a candid snap of him kissing Maria’s cheek to his Instagram story.
Despite sharing the first glimpse of their romance, both Carlos and Maria have refrained from sharing any further pictures together on their social media.
Prior to his rumoured relationship with Maria, Carlos was previously linked to Spanish singer Ana Mena.
According to Tennis Tonic, Spanish publication Hello! reported that the couple were briefly in a relationship for around two months, with the singer spotted in the crowd at Carlos’ match at the 2022 Madrid Open.