**Carlos Alcaraz Invests Millions in Sneakers and Watches, Eschewing Lavish Lifestyle
Carlos Alcaraz, the 22-year-old Spanish tennis star and defending French Open champion, has amassed a staggering £29.5 million net worth, including £30 million in career prize money and £32 million in sponsorships from brands like Nike, Rolex, and Louis Vuitton, per Express.co.uk and El Mundo. Yet, unlike many sporting elites who splurge on mansions or supercars, Alcaraz indulges in an unexpected hobby: collecting high-end sneakers and luxury watches. Ahead of his French Open 2025 final against Jannik Sinner on June 8, where a win could add £2.1 million to his fortune, Alcaraz revealed his unique spending habits to Tennis Channel, saying, “If I reach the semi-finals at a Grand Slam, I like to buy myself a new pair of sneakers. At the end of a good season, I’ll treat myself to a nice watch.”[]
His love for footwear is evident, with Alcaraz carefully selecting sneakers to mark milestones, as noted by Getty Images capturing his attention to style. He also enjoys padel, a sport he played avidly growing up in Murcia, attending a premier event in Miami in 2024, per an X post by @pavyg. Despite his wealth, Alcaraz remains grounded, living with his family in a £170,000 flat above a kebab shop in El Palmar, Murcia, rather than opting for extravagant properties, per The US Sun. He told The Times, “My only desire is to go home to be with my family,” emphasizing his humble roots.[](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/tennis/2065847/Carlos-Alcaraz-net-worth-French-Open-final)[](https://www.the-sun.com/sport/8623659/carlos-alcaraz-first-billion-dollar-tennis-player/)[](https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Carlos_Alcaraz/146095/carlos-alcaraz-makes-an-unexpected-revelation-about-his-private-life/)
Alcaraz’s frugality contrasts with his peers, as he shuns flashy cars and focuses on meaningful purchases tied to his achievements. His Netflix documentary, *Carlos Alcaraz: My Way*, highlights his authenticity, showing him in his childhood bedroom with his Wimbledon trophy, per The Guardian. As he faces Sinner, with whom he holds a 7-4 head-to-head edge, Alcaraz’s grounded approach and quirky spending habits—favoring sneakers and watches over opulence—set him apart as a relatable superstar.[]
