Carlos Alcaraz’s Parents Include Another Tennis Star—Meet His Mom & Dad

Who are Carlos Alcaraz’s parents?

Carlos Alcaraz González, also known as Carlos Alcaraz Sr., is the tennis star’s father. Virginia Garfia Escandón is his mother.

Carlos Alcaraz Sr.

Carlos Alcaraz Sr., a former tennis player and coach, was the first to recognize the spark of talent in his son. Growing up in El Palmar, Spain, Carlos Sr. played tennis at a high level. In the early ’90s, he was ranked among the top 40 players in Spain and eventually became the director of the Real Sociedad Club de Campo de Murcia.

Carlos Jr. started to show interest in tennis at age four and became his coach and mentor. But his parents never tried to live vicariously through their son’s success or talent.

“My father never had to push me to play tennis. I had to push him! I was in a group, three to four days a week at six years old. But even then, on Sunday, 8 pm, when nobody was at the club and all the lights were off, I asked my dad to go to the court so I could play more,” Carlos Jr. reflected in an interview with The Times.

“If Dad wouldn’t come along it was just me hitting against the wall. When you are four or five years old you don’t know what you want in life, but one thing I knew is that I loved it. I loved hitting the ball and seeing what happened.”

Virginia Garfia Escandón

Virginia Garfia Escandón is Carlos’ mother. She married Carlos Sr. in her 20s while living in Spain. While she doesn’t share her husband’s deep connection with tennis, she’s played a different but equally crucial role in her son’s development.

She was the one who ensured that Carlos remained grounded, reminding him of the importance of humility and respect, both on and off the court. “She’s a great cook,” Carlos told The Times. “Paella she does so well. Also some Spanish food from Andalusia—my favorite is soup and then a mix of meats. It’s another reason why I like to be at home.”