Vinay Kumar
Carlos Alcaraz gave fans a rare look into his Australian Open days, and it had nothing to do with trophies or stats. Instead, it was all about small moments, laughs, and life away from the court. The Spanish tennis star shared a relaxed photo dump on Instagram from his time in Melbourne, showing playful clips with his team, casual downtime, and a few surprise moments that quickly caught attention online. One reaction stood out more than the rest. Peggy Gou, the globally known South Korean DJ and one of Alcaraz’s close friends, dropped a warm and affectionate comment under the post. Her response made fans smile and once again highlighted the easy bond the two share. Carlos Alcaraz did not try to sell a big story with the post. There was no long message or dramatic caption. He simply let the photos speak, that honesty is exactly why fans loved it. The post showed him being silly, relaxed, and fully himself during one of tennis’ biggest events.
Carlos Alcaraz and Peggy Gou friendship shines during Australian Open win in Melbourne
Carlos Alcaraz posted the photo dump during the Australian Open in Melbourne, writing the full caption, “4/4 behind the scenes 🎬”. The post included 19 photos and one short video. Several images showed him joking around with his coaching team, laughing during practice days, and enjoying quiet moments off court.One photo that drew extra buzz showed Alcaraz spending time on a golf course with Roger Federer, who was in Melbourne during the early days of the tournament. The picture felt casual and personal, not staged, which added to its charm.Peggy Gou reacted in the comments with the full emojis, “😍🫶🏼💚”. It was a short response, but it said enough. Fans of both worlds quickly noticed the comment and shared it across social media.Their friendship has been visible for some time. Earlier, the two were seen spending time together during Alcaraz’s visit to Seoul, where he played an exhibition match against Jannik Sinner. Gou later traveled to Australia as well and attended matches in Melbourne.During the tournament, she was spotted at Melbourne Park watching Alcaraz play, including his match against home favorite Alex de Minaur. Cameras caught her reacting with excitement during a long rally at the Australian Open, clearly impressed by his friend Carlos Alcaraz’s movement and energy on court.Carlos Alcaraz maintained his concentration on tennis while his off-court activities provided brief moments that revealed his true character. The Spanish star experienced more at the Australian Open than just playing matches because he spent time with friends and met famous players and received support from the audience.
