Carlos Alcaraz's brother wins Rafael Nadal trophy just weeks after Wimbledon triumph

Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon tennis

Carlos Alcaraz's brother has won the Rafael Nadal trophy weeks after sibling's Wimbledon triumph

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Jack Otway

By Jack Otway


Published: 31/07/2023

- 15:43

Tennis appears to run in the family

Carlos Alcaraz's younger brother Jaime Alcaraz has followed in his footsteps by winning the Rafa Nadal tour.

The 20-year-old is the talk of the tennis world after powering his way past Novak Djokovic to claim a second Grand Slam crown of his career.


And his brother, Jaime, has now emulated his sibling by winning the Rafa Nadal Tour junior event after overcoming Beltran Serrano De Pablo in the final.

Seven years ago, Carlos triumphed.

Carlos Alcaraz Wimbledon

Tennis clearly runs in the family with Carlos Alcaraz's younger brother shining

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And tennis seems to run in the family and there's now a genuine possibility that Jaime will continue to emulate his brother by steamrolling his way to more glory.

For now, however, it's Carlos who is the man to beat. Not just for his brother, but everyone else as well.

Few gave the 20-year-old a chance when he lost the opening set to Djokovic in the Wimbledon final earlier this month.

However, the youngster then came roaring back to secure a 1-6 7-6 (8-6) 6-1 3-6 6-4 win.

The victory also ensured Alcaraz keep his place at the top of the world rankings.

And his focus, for now, will be on retaining the US Open trophy he won last year when he beat Casper Ruud in four sets to reign supreme.

Certainly, Djokovic is already looking ahead to that tournament after missing out on a stunning record 24th Grand Slam crown.

The 36-year-old, who was also unable to draw level with Roger Federer on eight Wimbledon titles, recently withdrew from the National Bank Open on Toronto.

And he explained that decision by saying: "I have always enjoyed my time in Canada but after speaking with my team, we believe this is the right decision to take.

“I would like to thank Karl Hale, the tournament director, for understanding this decision.

"I really hope I can return to Canada and Toronto in the coming years to play in front of great fans there.”

Meanwhile, former tennis star Feliciano Lopez has labelled Alcaraz a 'blessing' for the sport.

"We all know how important it is to win Wimbledon when you're only 20," he said.

"I think Carlos Alcaraz is a real blessing for tennis.

"It's very rare to see a tennis player win titles when he's 20 or really challenge Djokovic in a Grand Slam final.

"I think he is very mature for his age: the proof is the courage he showed in the important moments of the fifth set.

"He was convinced he could do it. As Novak said in the press conference I think Carlos, apart from his tennis skills and abilities, possesses incredible mental strength.

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"He has always had to deal with the pressure of constant confrontation with Rafael Nadal and the rest of the Big Three."

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