Carlos Alcaraz stunned the world by giving the Big 4 a $10 million gift during Rafael Nadal’s tribute event, proclaiming in eight words: “One of the Big 4 will be my coach in 2025.”

Carlos Alcaraz stunned the world by giving the Big 4 a $10 million gift during Rafael Nadal’s tribute event, proclaiming in eight words: “One of the Big 4 will be my coach in 2025.”

In an act that will go down in tennis history, Carlos Alcaraz surprised the world with an unprecedented gesture: giving the legendary “Big 4” a joint gift valued at $10 million during the tribute to Rafael Nadal in Madrid. But that wasn’t all. Alcaraz concluded the day with a statement that resonated throughout the tour:  “One of the members of the Big 4 will be my coach in 2025.”

The event, organized as part of Rafael Nadal’s official farewell to professional tennis, brought together Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Andy Murray, along with Nadal himself, for a night filled with emotion and nostalgia. But it was the 22-year-old from Murcia who stole the show.

The gift, according to sources close to Alcaraz, was an exclusive package of shares in an emerging sports-related technology company, collectively valued at more than $10 million. The gesture was described by those in attendance as “a sign of respect, vision, and gratitude.”

“Without them, I wouldn’t be here,” Alcaraz said on stage. “They not only defined an era, but they taught us all what it means to be a true competitor.”

However, what really set social media abuzz was his next line, delivered with determination in front of thousands of fans:
“One of the Big 4 will be my coach in 2025.”

The phrase, just eight words long, sparked immediate speculation: Will Federer be chosen for his tactical elegance? Djokovic for his indestructible mentality? Murray for his fighting spirit? Or even Nadal, closing a perfect circle of mentorship and Spanish legacy?

Hours after the event, Alcaraz’s entourage neither denied nor confirmed who the new coach will be. However, journalists and experts are already beginning to analyze possible combinations.

“Carlos’s level of maturity is incredible. This announcement isn’t a coup, it’s pure strategy,” commented a former ATP coach.

The gesture and statement not only cement Alcaraz’s image as the natural heir to the Big 4, but also demonstrate that he is ready to lead a new era, with one foot firmly in history and the other in the future of tennis.