A video of Carlos Alcaraz’s 13-year-old brother Jaime hitting the tennis court has gone viral, and while many are already hyping him as the next Alcaraz, the four-time Grand Slam champion is concerned about the pressure being placed on his sibling. “I just want all the people or all the social media to just leave him alone,” Alcaraz said after his match at the Six Kings Slam in Saudi Arabia. “He plays well, but it’s not the best.”
Alcaraz, who is famously close with his family, admitted that while Jaime is developing a strong game, the attention and comparisons to his own meteoric rise are unnecessary. “There are a lot of videos and accounts from social media that are saying he’s going to be similar to his brother, and I don’t really like that,” he said. Carlos also shared a lighthearted moment about Jaime trying to copy his iconic look: “He asked the barber to make his hair like mine. It’s funny and hilarious.”
Despite the challenges, Carlos is committed to being a supportive older brother and is ready to help Jaime navigate the pressures of growing up in the shadow of a tennis superstar. “I’ll be there for him for sure,” he promised. For now, though, the world No. 2 just wants his younger brother to enjoy playing the game he loves—without the weight of expectations from the world.
