Carlos Alcaraz spends his millions on unexpected hobby as he shuns mansions and flash cars

Carlos Alcaraz knows that there is over £2million at stake in his French Open final against Jannik Sinner, which would significantly bolster his already impressive net worth. The Spanish star is the defending champion at Roland Garros and will be looking to claim his fifth Grand Slam title.

Unlike many other members of the sporting elite, Alcaraz lives a relatively humble life as he celebrates his success with lavish purchases in other areas. The 22-year-old boasts a net worth of £29.5million according to Celebrity Net Worth. He has already amassed £30m in career prize earnings across singles and doubles, banking £2.8m this season alone before factoring in his earnings at Roland Garros.

He will earn another £2.1m if he beats Sinner on Court Philippe-Chatrier on Sunday, with the runner-up also banking a cool £1m.

And should Alcaraz claim his second French Open title in as many years, he is likely to celebrate by buying himself a new pair of shoes, rather than a new home or flash car like some of his sporting rivals.

When he reaches what he believes to be success at a major, Alcaraz buys splashes out, telling Tennis Channel: "Maybe not after every big win, but for example at the Grand Slams, if I reach the semi-finals, I like to buy myself a new pair of sneakers.

Another big spend is waiting at the end of the year if he reaches his goals, explaining: “If I feel like I had a good season, at the end of the year I’ll buy myself a nice watch."

In addition to his earnings on the court, Alcaraz is also making a splash away from tennis. Forbes estimates that he earned £23.6m in the 12 months ending in August 2024, while exhibitions are believed to pay him up to £1.4m just for turning up. He was the highest-paid tennis player in 2024.

That is in addition to his brand collaborations with the likes of Louis Vuitton, Rolex, Calvin Klein, BMW, and the Government of Murcia, earning him in the region of £13m in 2023. He also signed a £160m deal with Nike last year that runs until the middle of the next decade.

His popularity, especially in France, will explode further with another victory on the Parisian clay against Sinner.

Alcaraz has already beaten the likes of Lorenzo Musetti, Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton to reach the final and has a 7-4 winning record against his Italian opponent.