Netflix has set the stage for tennis enthusiasts worldwide with a tantalizing sneak peek of the upcoming documentary on Spanish tennis sensation, Carlos Alcaraz. The much-anticipated film promises an in-depth look into Alcaraz’s iconic 2024 season, marking a momentous period in the athlete’s career.
In 2024, Alcaraz, the once world No 3, saw a remarkable year, which will now be immortalized on the streaming platform. Speculations about the release date ignited when Alcaraz, now 21, was spotted at Indian Wells sporting a new ‘23.4.25’ tattoo.
Netflix has now officially announced that ‘Carlos Alcaraz: My Way’ will be available to stream from April 23, 2025. Fans are eagerly counting down the days to the documentary’s premiere. To further stoke anticipation, the streaming service has shared a teaser clip on social media, featuring the four-time Grand Slam champion getting inked with the release date of the documentary.
This is not Netflix’s maiden venture into the world of tennis. The platform previously aired ‘Break Point’, a behind-the-scenes series on the ATP and WTA Tours. However, it didn’t quite strike a chord with the audience, and Netflix is hoping for a more favorable reception for their latest tennis-centric project.
The upcoming documentary is expected to chronicle Alcaraz’s triumphant journey in the 2024 season, which the Netflix team captured over a span of nine months. The Spanish player had an exceptional year, being the youngest to achieve the ‘Surface Slam’ with his inaugural French Open victory, and successfully retaining his Wimbledon title shortly after. Significant moments like his victories in Indian Wells and the China Open are also likely to be highlighted.
But it wasn’t all smooth sailing for Alcaraz. The documentary might also shed light on some of his more challenging times. The Spaniard had to sit out a significant part of the clay court season due to an injury, and he faced an unexpected defeat against Botic van de Zandschulp in the US Open’s second round. A heart-wrenching loss to Novak Djokovic in the Paris 2024 Olympics gold medal match was also a notable setback, although he had the chance to play doubles with his idol, Rafael Nadal.
The film is also set to delve into Alcaraz’s rivalry with Jannik Sinner. Although Sinner matched Alcaraz’s feat of two Grand Slam titles in 2024 and finished the year as world No 1, Alcaraz triumphed in all three of their ATP Tour matches, making their rivalry a focal point in the tennis and broader sports world.
As the countdown to the documentary’s release begins, fans are waiting with bated breath to relive Alcaraz’s remarkable journey, from his victories to his struggles and everything in between.
