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Alcaraz on the goalkeeper's celebration: "My two little brothers asked me to do it"

Andrés Tomás Rico - 3 Sep 2026
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Alcaraz on the goalkeeper's celebration: "My two little brothers asked me to do it." Photo: Getty Images

Carlos Alcaraz delivered another great performance upon his return to the courts. The first day was against Roman Safiullin and this time it was against Jaime Faria in the second round of the US Open. The Spaniard continues to gain momentum while his body responds perfectly. This was evident in the result: 4-6, 6-0, 6-3, 6-2. Next stop: Yibing Wu.

But before thinking about the Chinese player, and just after beating the Portuguese, Alcaraz had a curious celebration following his victory. The Murcian has already done all kinds of celebrations, like that of Jude Bellingham, dance moves, and other gestures that only his team and he understand. But this last time it had a special meaning.

Alcaraz explained the origin of his celebration after winning in the second round of the US Open 

After shaking hands with Faria and leaving the racket on his bench, Alcaraz thanked the crowd at Arthur Ashe before making the gesture of an archer aiming at his box, where his entire team and family are located. And in the press conference following his victory, he explained to whom it was directed.

“My little brothers are here and they always say things to me from the stands. They asked me to do the bow and arrow, and they also did it from the box, so I dedicate it to them,” the Spaniard assured, in statements reported by El País.

Alcaraz has often commented on the special relationship he shares with his brothers. Álvaro, the older brother, has always accompanied him and is now his second coach. Jaime, one of the younger brothers, is also starting to become known for his performances in the junior circuits. But Sergio, who is another of the younger brothers, is the least known, despite accompanying the tennis player in many tournaments.
 

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