Carlos Alcaraz’s My Way docuseries is must-watch for tennis fans and newcomers alike

World No. 2 tennis player Carlos Alcaraz shares his soul, talent, and vulnerability in the three-part Netflix docuseries "My Way," which premiered on April 23, 2025.

It is the latest Netflix installment devoted to tennis, following the two-season run of "Break Point" and with planned future projects featuring Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams forthcoming.

However, the My Way viewer doesn't need to be an ardent tennis fan. Acaraz's story is as much about who he is off the court as it is about his spectacular tennis talent. The docuseries is divided into three episodes: Episode 1, "Finding Joy in the Pain" (44 minutes), Episode 2, "I'm Not Rafa" (38 minutes), and Episode 3, "My Way" (33 minutes).

Key takeaways from Carlos Alcaraz's My Way

1. Alcaraz is a typical 21 year old

He calls himself a "20-something kid," and that assessment rings true as Alcaraz craves time away from the tennis court to party with his friends, enjoy time with his family, and marvel at his impressive sneaker collection.

Alcaraz is not a tennis machine and confessed to not feeling like practicing or playing some days. Sometimes, he struggles with tennis, feeling like an obligation.

2. Alcaraz bears a lot of pressure to be the next Nadal

The docuseries is divided into three episodes, and the second one is entitled "I'm Not Nadal." Though he bears a lot of pressure to be the next Nadal, he is clear several times that this is not who he is. At one point, he says that he can hope to be half as good as Nadal. However, Spanish fans and the tennis media have labeled him the heir apparent to his idol, Rafael Nadal.

This is why the 2024 Paris Olympics were so difficult for Alcaraz. He wanted to give Rafael Nadal a chance to win a doubles gold medal, but it was not to be.

The cameras catch a lot of levity between Nadal and Alcaraz, including a particularly competitive match of Parcheesi, the board game that Nadal loves.

3. Family is everything to Alcaraz

His parents, grandmother, and brothers are often on camera with Alcaraz as he enjoys home-cooked meals and his 21st birthday celebration. Part of Alcaraz's conflict and desire to find his way is balancing his need to be with his family with the immense time, travel, and training required to become the best tennis player in the world.

Seeking that balance is a work in progress for Alcaraz and his team of coaches and trainers throughout the docuseries.

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