Carlos Alcaraz has dominated in Barcelona over recent years and looks well placed to pick up another title at the event in 2025.
The world number two won the Barcelona Open in 2022 and 2023, before skipping last year’s tournament due to injury.
Returning in 2025, Alcaraz beat Ethan Quinn, Laslo Djere, and Alex de Minaur, as he booked his place in the semi-finals.
The Spaniard will take on Frenchman Arthur Fils in the last four as he looks to improve upon his excellent record in Barcelona.
Semi-final Saturday will be a big one for the Alcaraz family, as his younger brother, Jaime Alcaraz, prepares for his next match in the Junior Barcelona Open tournament.
Speaking after his win over De Minaur, Alcaraz gave his verdict on the 14-year-old’s current level.
Carlos Alcaraz was ‘really surprised’ by Jaime Alcaraz’s level in Barcelona but says he hits too many drop shots
During his latest press conference, Alcaraz shared his thoughts on Jaime Alcaraz’s progression.
“I usually ask my dad more, how things are going, how he sees him, since he’s the one who follows him and sees him more regularly, and he keeps me updated,” said Alcaraz.
“He’s doing better, or ‘Right now he’s a bit stuck,’ but honestly, the last thing he told me was that he’s doing really well.
“Today, I was honestly surprised, today I was really surprised by the level he has.
“He hits more drop shots than he should, I don’t know who he gets that from [laughs], but honestly, I try to watch him whenever I can.”
Alcaraz then said he intends to catch some of his younger brother’s semi-final match on Saturday if possible.
“It had been a long time since I’d seen him play, and now that he’s playing here in the same club, I tried to come a bit earlier to catch his match,” he said.
“It makes me really happy, and I love watching him play whenever I get the chance.
“So we’ll see how he does, I play tomorrow too, so if I have time I’ll try to sneak away again.
“But honestly, it’s a privilege for me to watch him as much as I can.”
Jaime Alcaraz will play Spanish youngster Pepe Garcia in the Barcelona Open Junior semi-finals, a match scheduled to take place before his older brother’s clash with De Minaur.
Siblings who have both won Grand Slam titles throughout tennis history
At just 14 years of age, it is far too early to discuss Jaime Alcaraz’s Grand Slam winning prospects, but if he were to add to his brother’s Major success, the pair would join an elite group of Grand Slam winning siblings.
Serena Williams and Venus Williams – 30 Grand Slam singles titles, 18 Grand Slam doubles titles
Serena Williams and Venus Williams are by far the most famous and successful Grand Slam-winning sibling pairing in the history of the sport.
23-time Grand Slam champion, Serena Williams dominated tennis for decades, winning more Major singles titles than any other woman in the Open Era.
Her sister, Venus Williams won seven Grand Slams of her own, including five at Wimbledon, as she often excelled on the grass.
Mike Bryan and Bob Bryan – 29 Grand Slam doubles titles
Doubles tennis was defined by two men during the 2000s, Bob Bryan and Mike Bryan, who won 29 Grand Slam titles across doubles and mixed doubles.
Winning 16 Majors together as a duo, the ‘Bryan brothers’ dominated the discipline for years, entertaining fans with their all-action style.
Arantxa Sanchez Vicario and Emilio Sanchez – 4 Grand Slam singles titles, 15 Grand Slam doubles titles
Arantxa Sanchez Vicario won four Grand Slam singles titles as a professional, becoming the youngest Major winner in WTA history when she took home the French Open in 1989.
She also added ten more Majors to her collection in doubles and mixed doubles, while her brother Emilio Sanchez also proved his worth in doubles, winning five titles of his own.
John McEnroe and Patrick McEnroe – 7 Grand Slam singles titles, 11 Grand Slam doubles titles
Former world number one John McEnroe needs little introduction, carving out a one-of-a-kind tennis legacy during the 1970s and 1980s.
McEnroe won seven Grand Slams in the singles, winning a further ten in doubles, cementing his place in American tennis history.
His brother, Patrick McEnroe, added to their tally, winning the 1989 French Open doubles title alongside Jim Grabb.
Andy Murray and Jamie Murray – 3 Grand Slam singles titles, 7 Grand Slam doubles titles
British legend Andy Murray won three Grand Slam singles titles during his time on tour, holding the world number one ranking for an impressive 41 weeks.
His brother Jamie Murray was an accomplished player in his own right, reaching number one in the world, winning two Major titles in doubles and five in mixed doubles.
Marat Safin and Dinara Safina – 2 Grand Slam singles titles, 1 Grand Slam doubles title
The Russian siblings both reached world number one during their tennis careers, with Marat Safin enjoying Grand Slam success in singles.
Safin won the US Open in 2000, before doubling his tally with a title in Melbourne five years later.
His sister, Dinara Safin won the US Open doubles title in 2007, adding a third Major title to the families collection.
Tracy Austin and John Austin – 2 Grand Slam singles titles, 1 Grand Slam doubles title
America’s Tracy Austin won two Grand Slam titles, at the US Open in 1979 and 1981, reaching world number one in the process.
In 1980, Tracy and John Austin became the first siblings to win a Grand Slam title together, when they lifted the mixed doubles title at Wimbledon.
Byron Black, Wayne Black, and Cara Black – 13 Grand Slam doubles titles
Bringing Grand Slam success to Africa, Zimbabwe’s Byron, Wayne, and Cara Black produced several excellent performances in doubles over the years.
Cara Black was the most successful of the trio, winning five Major titles in doubles and five in mixed doubles.
Only time will tell if Jaime Alcaraz can win a Grand Slam in the future to add himself and his older brother to the list, but it will certainly be something to look out for.
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