"Carlos Alcaraz praised by fans and ex-coaches for his unwavering humility"

Is Carlos Alcaraz the most considerate figure in tennis? Those who have known him since childhood, his supporters, and even a 79-year-old woman who fainted during one of his matches certainly believe so.

The 22-year-old Spaniard, currently on a 24-match winning streak, has spent the past two weeks winning admiration from both spectators and fellow players—not just for his skill on the court.

With five major titles to his name, Alcaraz has captured hearts as well as victories at Wimbledon, where he secured his third consecutive final appearance after a four-set win against American Taylor Fritz on Friday.

Kiko Navarro, one of Alcaraz’s early coaches in his hometown of El Palmar, a small town in Murcia, is unsurprised by the player’s gracious demeanor and widespread appeal. "The joy he radiates to the crowd is the same as when he was a child,” Navarro noted.

"He has always been humble. Even as a young player, he stood out for his talent, but what mattered most was his character. If he ever became a professional, I hoped he’d keep that humility, that connection with people—and that’s exactly what he’s done, earning everyone’s admiration."

Instances of Alcaraz’s kindness at Wimbledon have been widely shared, often turned into short social media clips. Among them was giving his signed shirt to Federico, the young son of his Italian opponent Fabio Fognini, who idolizes him, and taking a moment to greet the four-year-old son of retired Spanish player Feliciano López, who was attending the invitation doubles event.

Alcaraz was also the first to notice Delyth Lewis, 79, struggling in the heat during his marathon five-set match against Fognini. He immediately alerted the umpire to stop play before grabbing his own water bottles to assist the woman after she collapsed. Lewis, a former bank employee, later expressed deep gratitude: "I’m his biggest fan, and I hope he wins the title on Sunday."

On Sunday, Alcaraz will compete against either Novak Djokovic or world No. 1 Jannik Sinner before heading to the US Open, where he will also team up with British No. 1 Emma Raducanu in mixed doubles—joking that she would "be the boss" in their partnership.

Navarro emphasized that Alcaraz’s actions are sincere, not motivated by publicity or sponsorships. "It shows his sensitivity," he said. "He genuinely enjoys these small acts of kindness."

"These gestures come naturally—they aren’t calculated to win favor. He has sponsorship deals, but beyond that, he truly cares about helping others. His foundation in Murcia, Fundación Alcaraz, supports underprivileged children, and he’s deeply committed to it."

Tennis insiders echoed this sentiment, stating that Alcaraz’s on-court kindness reflects his true nature—a trait not always seen in every player.

Even after victories, Alcaraz speaks warmly of his opponents.