“Enjoy the water without thinking about anything else”: Carlos Alcaraz outlines plans for €9M yacht

Carlos Alcaraz has returned to clay training in Murcia ahead of the Monte-Carlo Masters, where he is set to defend the title, following an early exit in Miami. The World No. 1 resumed work at the Club Campo de Murcia alongside Samuel López, beginning a gradual build-up in intensity as he transitions from hard courts to clay for a demanding stretch of the season.

At the same time, off-court developments have drawn attention. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Alcaraz has purchased—or is in the process of acquiring—his first yacht, an 88-foot motor catamaran valued at approximately €9 million. The vessel, built by Sunreef Yachts, is reported to be customised and expected to be launched in the near future.

The report situates the move within a short break taken by Alcaraz after Miami, during which he combined rest, sponsor commitments and travel, including a visit to the shipyard in Poland. The timing comes just before a key period in the calendar, with the Spaniard set to defend significant points across the European clay swing.

While the acquisition remains part of his personal life, the reported comments provide a clearer indication of intent, pointing toward a focus on recovery and time away from competition rather than luxury or visibility.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Alcaraz has already defined how he intends to use the yacht once it is launched, prioritising proximity and familiarity. The initial trip is expected to take place near his home, with family and close friends forming the core of the experience.

The emphasis, as reflected in his reported words, is on simplicity and disconnection. Rather than framing the yacht as a status symbol, Alcaraz positioned it as a space to step away from the demands of the tour, particularly ahead of a period where expectations and pressure will increase.

“In some place close to home, all together. I just want to have so much fun, bring the jet ski and enjoy the water without thinking about anything else,” Alcaraz said from, Gdansk Poland, according to La Gazzetta dello Sport.

Alcaraz now shifts full attention back to competition, with Monte-Carlo marking the start of a sequence where he will defend titles in Monte-Carlo, Rome and Roland Garros, as well as a final in Barcelona. The accumulated points across these events place added weight on his performance over the next two months.

His preparation in Murcia has followed a controlled progression, focusing on rhythm and adaptation to clay conditions. With his arrival in Monte-Carlo scheduled close to the draw, the emphasis remains on efficiency rather than volume, ensuring he enters the tournament with sufficient recovery after Miami.

The reported purchase and his comments around it underline a deliberate approach to managing that phase: short-term disconnection before a sustained competitive block, where consistency across multiple tournaments will determine how firmly he holds his position at No. 1.