The unstoppable Carlos Alcaraz is currently on a 16-match winning streak in Indian Wells. Having won the title in each of the past two editions of the tournament, the 21-year-old Spaniard is now well on course to complete a three-peat at Tennis Paradise. “To lift the trophy here for me means a lot… I love this tournament. I really enjoy my time here, and of course, I felt the love from the people from day one,” Carlitos said in 2023 after winning the IW title for the very first time in his career. He didn’t lose a set right through his campaign back then, and his incredible run helped him regain his number-one ranking as well. No wonder he has a soft spot for this tournament, and even this year, he is enjoying his time to the fullest in the Californian desert.
After securing an emphatic 6-3,7-6(4) win over Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo to make it to the semifinal, Carlos wondered whether he should now buy a home in the Indian Wells. “Should I buy a house here?” he wrote on the TV camera lens. Well, quite apt, isn’t it?
“If I had to express my opinion on the conditions in Indian Wells – where I feel really good – I would say that they are similar to those in Barcelona and Madrid. I love these tournaments, and I’ve always played my best tennis so far,” Alcaraz said in the post-match interview after his win against Cerundolo.
The Spaniard revealed that he always likes to play in windy conditions because he knows how to adapt his game quickly to these conditions. And he is right! We have seen him put on an absolute show with his shot-making skills under lights in California in the ongoing edition again.
Seeing Alcaraz excel in chilly temperatures and swirling windy conditions at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden, even Roger Federer’s former coach Paul Annacone couldn’t help but shower praise. “Fans are certainly getting their money’s worth with this one. It’s like a magic wand in that young man’s hand…to mix the touch with the power at the right moment,” Anacone, who is also a renowned commentator, wrote on X.
Carlos Alcaraz signs the camera after reaching 4th consecutive Indian Wells SF:
“Should I buy a house here?” pic.twitter.com/WPpZojNLzs
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) March 14, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz is now just the third player to make four consecutive SF appearances at Indian Wells after Novak Djokovic and Roger Federer. Can he now become the third man in the Open Era to win this title three years in a row after Federer and Djokovic? Time will tell!
But first, fans have been reacting to Alcaraz’s amusing thought of buying a house in the beautiful Californian desert.
Fans showcase their excitement after seeing Carlos Alcaraz showing interest in buying a home near the Indian Wells Garden
Born on May 3, 2003, in El Palmar, Murcia, Spain, Carlos Alcaraz Garfia’s rapid rise has now made him one of the brightest stars in the tennis world. The 21-year-old from that little town now has an estimated Net Worth of over $20 million. Well, he can afford a house anywhere, can’t he? Fans know. “Tell him to focus on his tomorrow’s opponent first then solve his rich boy problems after,” a fan wrote on X.
Talking about his wealth, Alcaraz has so far earned around $38,804,003 as his overall prize money, and he has partnerships with big brands like Nike, Babolat, and even Rolex. However, he currently lives with his family in his hometown, El Palmar, in a small prefabricated house of 25 square meters with one double room.
Despite being a millionaire and 4-time Grand Slam champion, how does Alcaraz live such a modest life? Well, time and again, he has opened up about his modest upbringing, disclosing that he didn’t grow up in the lap of luxury. However, knowing his interest in buying a house at the Indian Wells, one of the fans wrote, “Must be nice having generational wealth.“
What does Indian Wells mean to Alcaraz? “Off the court, I feel at home here. On the court, I feel at home as well,” he said in a recent interview. After seeing his message on the camera lens, another fan wrote, “Fairs lmaoo he’s having fun.“
Alcaraz once recalled his fond memories of having fun with his idol, Rafael Nadal, at the Indian Wells. Outside tennis, both these Spaniards often played golf over there. Needless to say, there are some incredible golf courses at Indian Wells. Speaking about what connects him more to this place, Alcaraz once said, “As I said, I love it here because I have time to spend with my team, with my family, for myself, as well. So I love playing golf. I think here is the paradise of golf. I try to have time to play golf and turn off my mind. That helps me a lot then to play good tennis.“
In 2024, Alcaraz revealed that this tournament also taught him a valuable lesson in his life. What was it? “It doesn’t matter what problems you have. If you believe in yourself, you have a really good team around you, you work hard, everything can turn around. I think that’s the biggest lesson that I take from this tournament,” said the Spaniard. No wonder he wants a house at this venue. “He’s just a whimsical guy icl,” a netizen wrote.
Alcaraz will next take on Jack Draper (GBR) in the SF. Speaking about his next opponent, he said, “Right now he’s (Draper) in very good shape, he’s ambitious, he has always been. That makes him a tough opponent; I’m sure he will be one of the toughest rivals on the circuit in the future or next year.”
Can he beat Draper and move another step closer to clinching his third title in the Indian Wells? Time will tell! Maybe he can buy a house there after his third title. One fan certainly thinks so. “After winning a 3rd title here… makes sense, Carlos. Do it,” they quipped.
Carlos Alcaraz has faced Jack Draper four times in his career. Currently, he leads the H2H record by a 3-1 margin. Can he extend his lead further? What do you think?
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