The US Open 2025 is not only leaving great games, emotions and unexpected twists on the track. In this edition, a discovery outside the field has shaken the world of tennis and has revealed an unknown side of Carlos Alcaraz. The young Spanish champion publicly confessed the existence of a letter he wrote three years ago, in which he talked about the then promising tennist FilipinaAlexandra eala.

The revelation took place at a press conference after his victory in the second round, when a journalist asked him about his relationship with the new generations of women’s circuit players. Alcaraz, smiling timidly, decided to share something that kept a secret for a long time:

“Three years ago I wrote a letter. It was for the Rafael Nadal Academy, where Alexandra trained. I did not know if someone would read her, not even Rafa, but needed to express what he felt when he saw her compete in a junior tournament. She was only 15 years old and loaded on her shoulders the expectations of an entire country. I saw in her a force that reminded me of the beginnings of Rafa.‘I hope to play double with her as a worthy opponent’.”

Alcaraz’s words surprised everyone present. The letter, handwritten, had remained saved in the private archives of Rafa Nadal Academy in Manacor. According to sources close to the institution, Rafa himself had read the note, but decided to keep it privately “to protect the intimacy of both young talents.”

The story soon exploded in international media. Alexandra Eala, today turned into one of the most followed emerging players of the women’s circuit, could not contain tears when she was informed of the existence of the letter. During a brief interview in New York, with the broken voice, he responded to Alcaraz withTen wordsthat made history:
“Thank you, Carlos. I never imagined someone believed so much in me.”

Ten simple words, but loaded with emotion, who left the Murcian champion unanswered. According to witnesses, Alcaraz remained silent for several seconds, with his eyes fixed on the ground, before sketching a shy smile. The journalists present assured that it was one of the most emotional moments of the whole season.

The news ran like gunpowder in social networks. In a matter of hours, the hashtag#CartadecarlosIt became a worldwide trend on Twitter and Instagram. Thousands of fans commented on the depth of Alcaraz’s gesture, interpreting it as proof of their humility and sensitivity in a sport marked by fierce competition.

But the impact was not limited to fans. Several former players and coaches reacted with diverse opinions. Toni Nadal, uncle and former coach of Rafa, declared:“These types of gestures remember that tennis is not just winning titles. It is also inspiring and believing in others.”For his part, Martina Navratilova said:“It is beautiful, but it can also generate enormous pressure in Eala. She must remember that her career depends on herself, not on the expectations of others.”

The debate intensified when some Filipino media interpreted the letter as a sample that Alexandra Eala had, since her adolescence, the symbolic weight of representing an entire nation. Columnists in Manila wrote that Alcaraz’s gesture recognized something that was already evident: Philippines saw in her her first great world tennis star.

Meanwhile, in Spain, the specialized press focused on the human side of its champion.“A more vulnerable Carlos than ever”, qualificationMark. HeDIARIO AShighlighted:“The letter shows that even in its meteoric ascent, Alcaraz always looked beyond himself.”

Sports forums were filled with endless discussions. Was the letter a romantic, sports or simply human gesture? Could the door open to a future mixed double team between Alcaraz and Eala? Or was it better to leave it as an intimate memory that, by chance, came to light?

The truth is that the situation has changed the public’s perception towards both. Eala, visibly excited, said later:“These words give me more strength than any trophy. Not because it comes from Carlos, but because they remind me that even when I had doubts about myself, someone saw something special in me.”

Carlos, on the other hand, did not want to add much more. “There are things that must stay in the heart,” he said in a quick interview before leaving the stadium. However, his smile betrayed that Alexandra’s ten words had left a mark on him.

With this unexpected episode, the US Open 2025 has become much more than a tournament. It has become a scenario where the vulnerability, emotion and humanity of the players shine as strong as the right blows and the impossible serves. And perhaps, within a few years, the world remembers this episode not only as an anecdote, but as the beginning of an unforgettable alliance in the history of tennis.