Carlos Alcaraz is currently one of the most-discussed names on the ATP Tour, but the world number 9 admitted that he's still not in charge of his own finances.
Still only 18 years old, the player had an incredible start to the 2022 season, and also, thanks to that, he's already won over $4 million in prize money in his career. Due to his young age, but also full focus on tennis, he admitted in a recent interview that his parents still manage his finances.
Currently, the Spanish player is focusing on the 2022 Madrid Open, where he's set to compete, and it's clear that all eyes are on him. Even fellow WTA players noticed Alcaraz's popularity, but being popular doesn't mean that he's in charge of his own finances.
Alcaraz spoke on El Hormiguero ahead of playing at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in the Spanish capital, where he will be looking to add another title to his growing collection.
"I arrive here with plenty of energy. I broke into the Top 10 by playing at a very high level and I am full of confidence. Coming to Madrid is always special, playing in front of your fans. The Spanish crowd always gives me energy and motivation."
"Madrid was the first tournament I attended as a child. I came here when I was five or six years old, so to be back here playing the tournament is special. I am going to give my best so that the Spanish crowd is proud of me."
Despite being financially successful at such young age, Alcaraz knows that his parents have much more experience than him in many areas of the life, including finances, which they still handle for him.
"Of course, my parents look after the money. To buy myself golf clubs, which I love, I don’t ask them for permission, but I do for a good car. I’m still fighting against it. My father is tougher and my mother less so, so for going out and things like that I tell my mother."
"I don’t have to be back at a certain time exactly, but they always say ‘Don’t be back late’. As hard as I try not to make any noise when I get home, I always wake them up and they catch me."