Alcaraz's Invaluable Message to the Youngest: "Think Big and Do Things with Passion"

Carlos Navarro | 26 May 2026 | 19.47

Alcaraz and some exciting words for the youngsters. Source: Getty

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We miss Carlos Alcaraz so much in Paris. It feels strange not seeing the Murcian competing on the Philippe Chatrier, especially after last year's unforgettable final against Jannik Sinner and his ambition to defend the title; these are different days for Carlos, who combines physical training (still unable to hold a racket due to his right wrist injury) with his presence at various events, all within his home, his native Murcia, which has been a refuge for him in recent days.

What sets Alcaraz apart from other stars is undoubtedly his closeness and naturalness when surrounded by people who admire and idolize him. It's no different when he has to attend events like the one at the Princess of Girona Foundation, where he was warmly welcomed by a very young audience. There, Carlitos had the opportunity to talk about and give his opinion on different aspects of his life, including the crucial role his family has played, being his main support especially during these recent weeks of setbacks in terms of injuries throughout his sporting career.

Alcaraz and a magnificent speech about the role of his parents in his early days

Carlos' constant praise for the education he received from his parents is evident, but here in El Palmar, he wanted to emphasize the lack of pressure he always felt when pursuing his dream. "Right now, you realize that what really matters, and I am truly grateful for what I have, is family, who has always been there supporting me. My parents never forced me to play tennis; they always gave me the choice to choose, and that has helped me a lot to continue enjoying, to never feel overwhelmed by the world of tennis. Today, it's my family that makes me the person I am", said an emotional Alcaraz.

This is why the Murcian, who, as we mentioned, is facing this recovery phase from home, values highly the quality time he currently spends with his loved ones, the less bitter side of time away from competition. "Now you realize and appreciate the little things more. I highly value staying at home with my family and friends now, doing some 'silly' things at home... those little things are what I truly value now. When you're competing and traveling, you don't realize as much the importance of the simple and small things that are there in your daily life", Carlitos emphasized candidly.

Alcaraz:

"Now I realize that what really matters, my family, who have always been there to support me; they never forced me to play tennis but always gave me the choice and that helped me continue to enjoy it and never feel stressed. They're the reason I'm the person I'm today" pic.twitter.com/DMfSZQ295n
— Alcaraz Updates🐝 (@alcarazzupdates) May 26, 2026

Alcaraz's great advice for the younger generation

With an audience full of young kids, no one more suitable than Carlos to provide the necessary motivation for pursuing their dreams. The Murcian's advice is succinct and deeply touched a large part of those present, who erupted in applause: "I tell you to think big, dream big, go for it with excitement. Enjoy the process, the journey, and whatever happens, whether you reach the final result or not, cherish a beautiful journey, a very pleasant path, and remember it with a massive smile, from ear to ear. The advice I always give to the young ones is to have patience, enjoy the journey, enjoy what they are doing: someday they will appreciate it and enjoy remembering what they did". Pride is what we can feel, of course, having a role model with such clear ideas and a well-grounded mind. How much we miss him on the courts!

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El incalculable mensaje de Alcaraz a los más jóvenes: "Pensad a lo grande y haced las cosas con pasión"