Carlos Alcaraz’s Vanity Fair shoot and the art of being a transcendent tennis star
Carlos Alcaraz has made headlines off the court during the clay season, notably through a feature in Vanity Fair. His magazine spread, which includes playful photos in clay-stained attire, has captured significant attention. This comes at a time when the competition in men's tennis appears limited, with few challengers to Alcaraz's dominance.
- ▪Carlos Alcaraz was featured in the latest issue of Vanity Fair alongside A'ja Wilson and Kylian Mbappe.
- ▪His photoshoot included playful images of him rolling in red clay, reminiscent of Rafael Nadal's past branding efforts.
- ▪The current clay season has seen a lack of strong contenders to challenge Alcaraz, keeping him in the spotlight even without competing.
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| Publication time | Mon, 18 May 2026 09:16:04 +0000 |
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