World No. 1 Alcaraz Calls Tenerife "Favorite Place"
World number one tennis star Carlos Alcaraz, fresh from his Roland Garros 2024 victory, has declared Tenerife his "favorite place in the world," highlighting his long-standing connection to the island and boosting its image as a premier destination.
Carlos Alcaraz, the world number one in tennis and recent Australian Open champion, has made a big splash in Tenerife. He recently declared that Tenerife is his "favorite place in the world" (apart from his home region of Murcia). This comment, made after his Roland Garros victory in 2024 during a casual chat in his car, highlights a long-standing connection between the Murcian tennis player and the Canary Islands.
In 2023, Alcaraz chose the Abama Tennis Resort in Tenerife to rest and prepare. Before that, he played several Challenger tournaments in the islands. These events took place before he broke into the ATP Top-100 and before he turned twenty. Even though he didn't win any of those tournaments, playing in the Canary Islands was crucial for his development as a player.
He also chose Las Terrazas de Abama Suites in Guía de Isora to relax after one of his first professional seasons. Then, he said he liked the island, praising its natural beauty and how accessible such a place was. When a sports star of his level expresses such a preference, it really boosts Tenerife's image as a top spot for holidays and relaxation, even for world-famous people.