Carlos Alcaraz has once again transformed his skin into a collection of sporting memories through tattoos . The world number one, currently finishing his preseason training in Murcia, took advantage of his return home to visit his trusted tattoo artist and have the latest major milestone of his career inked on his arm: the 2025 US Open.
In a series of photos posted on his Instagram account, the Murcian shows typical scenes from this time of year —training, laughter on the court and moments with his team—, but what has most caught the attention of his followers is the appearance of a new tattoo on the back of his left arm , a piece that summarizes, in its own way, the intensity experienced in New York just a few months ago.
What does Carlos Alcaraz's new tattoo look like?
The latest design inked by the player from El Palmar is a double tattoo combining the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge , two of New York City's most recognizable symbols. It's not two separate pieces, but a single design in which both figures are integrated into a single, compact image.
The location is also not accidental: Alcaraz has chosen the back of his left arm to carry this memento of the 2025 US Open. In the images released by the tennis player himself and the tattoo artist, the fine lines of the design can be seen, intended to fit in with the rest of the tattoos that already decorate his body without being garish.
The man from Murcia had already announced, right after being crowned champion at Flushing Meadows, that he wanted to immortalize that victory with a tattoo inspired by the city . He promised it would feature two of New York's iconic landmarks and, true to his word, he ended up choosing the iconic Statue of Liberty and the bridge that connects Manhattan to Brooklyn.
The new tattoo also comes at a very particular time: it coincides with Alcaraz's first preseason without Juan Carlos Ferrero on his team . Amid the speculation surrounding his split with the coach who had been with him since 2018, the player has chosen to let his actions speak for themselves, demonstrating hard work on the court and sporting a new symbol inked on his skin.
Relationship with the 2025 US Open and his dominance in New York
This tattoo is directly linked to what is, for now, one of the greatest milestones in Carlos Alcaraz's career: his second US Open title . Last September 7th, the player from Murcia defeated Italian Jannik Sinner in the final in New York, in a match that reaffirmed his dominance on hard courts.
In that tournament, he only dropped one set throughout the entire championship and closed out the final with a resounding victory against the current Australian Open champion. The win at Flushing Meadows allowed him to claim his sixth Grand Slam title and cap off an incredibly demanding season, with 71 wins in 80 matches and a total of eight titles, including Roland Garros.
Alcaraz's connection to New York goes way back. In 2022, when he won his first US Open, he decided to get a tattoo of the final date (September 11, 2022) as a memento of his Grand Slam debut. That first tattoo from the American major was more understated; now, after his second trophy in the city, he has opted for a much more recognizable design, one closely linked to the New York cityscape.
The new tattoo appears in many of the photos the Murcian player has shared from his recent days in Murcia: it's visible while he's training, when he's joking with the Italian Flavio Cobolli, and in the images where he performs the ceremonial kickoff at the Copa del Rey match between Real Murcia and Real Betis. In other words, he hasn't hidden it, but rather integrated it naturally into his daily life.
Alcaraz's tradition: getting a tattoo after every Grand Slam
What for many might be a simple anecdote is, in Alcaraz's case, a routine that has already become a tradition . The world number one has been marking the great victories of his career on his skin, especially those achieved in Grand Slam tournaments, creating a very recognizable personal map of triumphs.
His successes in Paris, London, and New York are evidenced by several tattoos scattered across his body. After conquering Roland Garros, he had an Eiffel Tower tattooed on his left leg along with the date of his victory (09/06/2024), a direct nod to the French capital and the most prestigious clay-court tournament in the world.
A year earlier, after winning his first Wimbledon, he chose to get a tattoo of a strawberry with the date 16/07/2023 , a symbol closely associated with the English Grand Slam. This design also occupies a prominent place on his leg and has become one of the most talked-about tattoos among fans.
These are in addition to the US Open references: besides the new tattoo featuring the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge, he also has the date of his first title in New York inscribed on his skin . Thus, the Murcian now has all the major titles he has won so far represented on his skin, except for the one he is still missing: the Australian Open.
The player himself hinted at the time that, if he ever wins the title in Melbourne, he might get a tattoo related to Australia, perhaps even a kangaroo . He has also mentioned that he has the Olympic rings in mind should he win gold at the 2028 Los Angeles Games. His body, therefore, still has space reserved for future chapters in his career.
The "three C's" and other tattoos full of meaning
Beyond the major tournaments, Alcaraz has also chosen some tattoos to commemorate messages and key people in his life . Perhaps the most well-known is the three "C"s he has tattooed, in homage to a phrase from his paternal grandfather.
That motto — “head, heart, and balls” — has become a kind of personal compass for the player, who frequently mentions it when talking about his competitive style and his understanding of tennis. The tattoo encapsulates that idea in three initials that, as he has explained on several occasions, accompany him both on and off the court.
Taken together, each of Alcaraz's tattoos tells a part of his story : the Grand Slams he's won, the cities where he's triumphed, the family advice that has shaped him, and the goals he still has in mind. The new New York design fits into that narrative and reinforces the idea that he doesn't get tattoos on a whim, but to commemorate very specific moments.
The fact that he chose to place the Statue of Liberty and the Brooklyn Bridge on his arm, and not on his leg like some of his previous tattoos, also contributes to highlighting this latest achievement at the US Open , visible in training, matches, and public events.
Pre-season in Murcia and a new era without Ferrero
While showing off his new tattoo, Carlos Alcaraz is going through a period of professional change . His split with Juan Carlos Ferrero, his coach since 2018, has been one of the biggest talking points in the European tennis world in recent weeks, but the player from Murcia has chosen to handle the transition by working from home.
In Murcia, where it all began, Alcaraz trains under the supervision of Samuel López , who has gone from assistant coach to head coach. Alongside them remains the usual core group: members of his fitness team, his agent, and some of his family—a circle that has supported him throughout his rise to the elite.
His social media posts these past few days show him training on the hard track with Flavio Cobolli , intense physical work, and a few glimpses of his free time. Among these scenes is also a visit to the studio of Ganga, the tattoo artist from Murcia with whom he has maintained a close relationship for some time.
Ganga, known for working with various public figures, is responsible for many of Alcaraz's tattoos . This time, he also shared images of the selection and creation process for the new design, confirming that the player's idea was to celebrate his second US Open with a very recognizable tribute to New York.
In a week marked by analysis and opinions about his future without Ferrero, the player from Murcia has preferred to let his routine, his training, and, more symbolically, his new tattoo speak for themselves. The piece, dedicated to the American city, thus becomes a reminder that, despite the changes on the bench, the sporting project continues.
Goals on the horizon: Australia and the new season
With the memory of the US Open already etched in his memory, Alcaraz is now focused on the only Grand Slam title missing from his record: the Australian Open . The player from Murcia has stated on more than one occasion that conquering the major Australian Open is one of his biggest short-term goals.
The next season will kick off precisely with that tournament, where he will arrive as the world number one and a contender for everything . Among others, he will face Jannik Sinner, a two-time champion in Melbourne in the last two editions and his main rival on hard courts, whom he already defeated in the 2025 US Open final.
After Australia, the schedule will take him to defend points and titles in several important venues on the European and world circuit : Rotterdam on indoor courts, the North American hard court tour with Indian Wells and Miami, and later the clay court season with Monte Carlo, Rome and Roland Garros as major events.
On grass, the challenge will be no less daunting. Alcaraz will have to defend his title at Queen's and his Wimbledon final appearance , during a period of the year that is typically particularly demanding for top-ranked players. He will face all of this, for the first time in a long time, without Ferrero in his box, with all eyes on how he adapts to this new dynamic.
In this context, the new New York tattoo acts almost as an anchor: a permanent reminder that he has already been able to conquer big stages and that his way of celebrating successes involves integrating them into his own body biography before focusing on the next challenge.
Between training sessions in Murcia, changes in his technical team and increasingly ambitious goals, Carlos Alcaraz's new tattoo is a turning point marked by continuity in results, fidelity to his rituals and his sights set on what's to come, with New York already forever etched on his arm and Australia waiting its turn.