Carlos Alcaraz, the World No. 1 and recent Australian Open men’s singles champion, stunned fans with his large sneaker collection during his stay in Melbourne. The 22-year-old Spanish tennis star revealed that he had brought 22 pairs of Nike sneakers to wear off the court, sparking playful jokes and reactions from tennis enthusiasts worldwide. Many supporters humorously urged his mother, Virginia, to consider taking action over his sneaker obsession at their family home in Murcia, Spain.
Alcaraz shared a photo on Instagram showing all 22 pairs lined up on the floor of his hotel room in Melbourne. This display quickly caught the attention of fans on social media platform X, who were amused and amazed by the variety of sneakers the champion had packed for his trip to Australia.
Fans Make Lighthearted Remarks About Alcaraz’s Sneaker Habit
Reactions from fans ranged from witty concerns to exaggerated warnings aimed at his mother, Virginia. One fan commented humorously about the challenge of handling Carlos’s sneaker passion at home.
“Mamacaraz will soon throw him out of the house. She won’t be able to take it anymore,” one fan wrote.
“She needs to kick him out of that house because what kind of pandemic is this??,” another added.
Other fans pointed out amusing details about Alcaraz’s collection, noticing some unexpected choices among his shoes.
“The 3 pairs of golf shoes in pristine condition is what is hilarious to me,” a fan noted.
“It can feed a village!!!!!,” another joked, emphasizing the size of the collection.
“Oh honey it is time to accept the shopping addiction,” one fan remarked.
“Nike gave their guy those for free come on now,” another fan speculated about how the shoes might have been acquired.
Alcaraz Shares His View on Fashion and Sneakers After Naomi Osaka’s Statement
During the 2026 Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz was asked about his fashion sense, following an eye-catching walk-out by Naomi Osaka ahead of her first-round match. The former World No. 1 from Japan wore a striking outfit designed by Robert Wun, which became one of the tournament‘s most discussed moments. Alcaraz took the opportunity to share his perspective on fashion as a form of self-expression.
“For me, it’s a great way to express what you feel, without worrying about what others think or say. If you feel something or want to express what you like, go for it. We’ve also seen Naomi do the walk-on in different ways on other occasions. If that’s how she feels, then it’s great,” he explained during a press conference.
He also opened up about his enthusiasm for sneakers, revealing his approach to style both on and off the court.
“In my case, I’m not that risky, but I’m trying to wear different things to tournaments and in my everyday life. I’m a big fan of sneakers and I wear a different pair every day, with a different vibe. That’s what I like, and I’m also trying to ignore what others think, and show what I feel.”
Next Steps: Alcaraz Focuses on Rest and Recovery After Big Win
Following his thrilling triumph in Melbourne, Carlos Alcaraz has decided to skip the upcoming ATP 500 event in Rotterdam to rest and recuperate. Surrounded by family and friends, the young champion is prioritizing his recovery as he prepares for future competitions. His growing sneaker collection continues to entertain fans, but his focus remains on maintaining top performance on the tennis court.
mamacaraz will definitely be mad 🕊️🕊️ pic.twitter.com/RyPGhckOxU
— f #7inMelbourne (@fvaeey) February 3, 2026
Mamacaraz will soon throw him out of the house. She won't be able to take it anymore 😭
— R. (@ThatOneR2r) February 3, 2026
she needs to kick him out of that house because what kind of pandemic is this?? https://t.co/Woo1XkEGoL
— casualenka (@tennislenka) February 4, 2026
The 3 pairs of golf shoes in pristine condition is what is hilarious to me
— AG (@amg_139) February 4, 2026
It can feed a village!!!!!😭😂
— Spoorthi H R (@HRspoorthi14) February 3, 2026
oh honey it is time to accept the shopping addiction 😭 https://t.co/mxs5TfI6t5
— Miss GQ🖤 (@meditennis) February 3, 2026
Nike gave their guy those for free come on now.
— Chewy Yorkie (@ChewyYorkie) February 3, 2026
