Carlos Alcaraz just added some serious ink to commemorate his incredible 2025 US Open victory. The 22-year-old Spanish superstar now has two iconic New York landmarks permanently etched on his body.
This latest tattoo session came after Alcaraz dethroned Jannik Sinner to reclaim the world No. 1 ranking. He absolutely dominated his rival at Flushing Meadows, admitting afterward that he played some of his best tennis ever.
Alcaraz has made tattoos his signature way of celebrating Grand Slam wins.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Alcaraz | 22 | 68,791 | 25 - 5 |
When he won his first US Open back in 2022, he got the date of his final victory over Casper Ruud tattooed. Pretty cool, but not exactly screaming "New York" to anyone who doesn’t follow tennis religiously.
His other Grand Slam tattoos were way more obvious. After winning Wimbledon, he got a strawberry – you know, the famous strawberries and cream tradition. For the French Open, it was the Eiffel Tower.
This time around, Alcaraz went all-out New York. He’s now got both the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge on his skin. Talk about making up for lost time.
The Australian Open is the only major tournament still missing from his collection. And honestly, at just 22, it’s probably not a matter of if but when he’ll complete the career Grand Slam.
What’ll he get for that one? The Sydney Opera House? A kangaroo?
The guy clearly loves celebrating these massive achievements, and who can blame him? Winning Grand Slams is pretty amazing at any age, let alone before you’re 25.
Shocking coaching split rocks tennis world
Just when everything seemed perfect in Alcaraz’s world, he dropped a bombshell that left tennis fans scratching their heads.
Juan Carlos Ferrero is out as his coach.
The former French Open champion had been Alcaraz’s mentor for over six years. These two weren’t just coach and player – they had an incredibly close bond that everyone could see.
Ferrero guided Alcaraz through his rise from promising teenager to six-time Grand Slam champion. The Spanish star repeatedly talked about how crucial Ferrero was to his development.
That’s why the timing makes this split so shocking.
Alcaraz just had another fantastic year. He won his second French Open and US Open titles. He finished 2025 as the year-end No. 1, beating out Sinner in what was basically a season-long battle for the top spot.
So why the sudden change?
Alcaraz announced the split just days after his US Open triumph, and honestly, nobody saw it coming. He didn’t really explain what happened, which has everyone speculating.
The 22-year-old did pay a heartfelt tribute to Ferrero, thanking him for everything. But that’s not stopping people from wondering what went wrong behind the scenes.
Here’s the really interesting part: Ferrero actually said he would’ve liked to keep coaching. In the past, it was Ferrero who talked about not wanting to coach Alcaraz for his entire career.
Now it seems like maybe Alcaraz or his team initiated the split instead.
Samuel Lopez will stick around as Alcaraz’s coach. Lopez joined the team at the start of 2025, and it’s clear Alcaraz trusts him. At least there’s some continuity there.
Meanwhile, Darren Cahill was supposedly leaving Sinner’s coaching team but changed his mind at the last minute. So Sinner keeps his coach, and Alcaraz loses his longtime mentor.
Nobody in tennis predicted that twist.
It’ll be fascinating to see who Alcaraz brings in to replace Ferrero, if anyone. With his talent and those fresh tattoos, he’s probably going to keep winning regardless.
