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Carlos Alcaraz

Alcaraz at the 2025 French Open
Full name	Carlos Alcaraz Garfia
Country (sports)	Spain
Residence	Villena, Spain
Born	(2003-05-05) 5 May 2003 (age 22) El Palmar, Murcia, Spain
Height	1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Turned pro	2018
Plays	Right-handed (two-handed backhand)
Coach	Juan Carlos Ferrero (head coach) (2019–) Samuel López (assistant coach) (2024–)
Prize money	US $57,480,695  5th all-time in earnings
Singles
Career record	280–65
Career titles	24
Highest ranking	No. 1 (12 September 2022)
Current ranking	No. 1 (10 November 2025)
Grand Slam singles results
Australian Open	QF (2024, 2025)
French Open	W (2024, 2025)
Wimbledon	W (2023, 2024)
US Open	W (2022, 2025)
Other tournaments
Tour Finals	F (2025)
Olympic Games	F (2024)
Doubles
Career record	7–6
Career titles	0
Highest ranking	No. 519 (9 May 2022)
Other doubles tournaments
Olympic Games	QF (2024)
Grand Slam mixed doubles results
US Open	1R (2025)
Medal record Representing  Spain Olympic Games Silver 2024 Paris Singles

Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (born on May 5, 2003) is a famous professional tennis player from Spain. He is currently ranked as the world No. 1 in men's singles. The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) manages these rankings. Carlos finished as the year-end No. 1 in both 2022 and 2025.

Carlos has won 24 singles titles on the ATP Tour. This includes six major championships, also known as Grand Slams. He won two titles each at the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. He started his professional career very young, at just 14 years old in 2018.

In 2022, Carlos won his first major title at the US Open. He became the youngest man to reach the world No. 1 ranking in singles. He was also the first teenage male player to do so in the Open Era of tennis. He was named the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year for his amazing performance that season.

Carlos continued his success in 2023 by winning his second major title at Wimbledon. He beat seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in an exciting final match. In 2024, he added both the French Open and Wimbledon titles. He also earned a silver medal at the Paris Olympics. In 2025, he claimed his fifth and sixth major titles. He won the French Open and the US Open, defeating Jannik Sinner in both finals.

About Carlos Alcaraz

Early Life and Family

Carlos Alcaraz Garfia was born on May 5, 2003. His hometown is El Palmar, Murcia, Spain. His parents are Carlos Alcaraz González and Virginia Garfia Escandón. Carlos has an older brother, Álvaro, and two younger brothers, Sergio and Jaime.

Carlos began playing tennis at age four. He played at the Real Sociedad Club de Campo de Murcia. His father was a tennis coach and manager there. His mother worked as a sales assistant. Carlos's father also played tennis when he was younger.

When Carlos was eleven, a scout named Albert Molina discovered him. Albert helped him join IMG. Later, he introduced Carlos to his future coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero. Carlos's friends and family often call him "Carlitos" or "Charly."

Starting His Professional Tennis Journey

Carlos played his first professional tennis event in February 2018. He was only 14 years old. He surprised everyone by beating a much higher-ranked player. This earned him his first ATP points.

In April 2019, at age 15, Carlos played his first Challenger tournament. He won his first match against Jannik Sinner, who was on a winning streak. Carlos was the first player born in 2003 to win a Challenger match. He went on to win four Challenger titles before he turned 18.

Carlos made his main debut on the ATP Tour in February 2020. He was 16 years old. He won a long match against a top-ranked player. This made him the first player born in 2003 to win an ATP Tour match.

Rising Through the Ranks (2021)

Alcaraz at the 2021 French Open

Carlos played in the main part of a major tournament for the first time at the 2021 Australian Open. He was the youngest man to qualify for that tournament since 2005. He won his first match at a major, being the only teenager to pass the first round.

Later in 2021, Carlos won his first ATP title at the Umag Open. He became the youngest ATP champion since 2008. At the US Open, he beat world No. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas. This was his biggest win at the time. He reached the quarterfinals, becoming the youngest US Open men's quarterfinalist in the Open Era. He finished the year by winning the Next Gen ATP Finals.

Becoming World No. 1 (2022)

Alcaraz at the 2022 Monte-Carlo Masters

In 2022, Carlos won his first ATP 500 title at the Rio Open. He then won his first ATP 1000 title at the Miami Open. He was the youngest men's singles winner in Miami Open history. He also became the youngest Masters 1000 champion since Rafael Nadal in 2005.

Carlos entered the world top 10 for the first time in April 2022. He won the Barcelona Open. At the Madrid Open, he beat both Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic back-to-back on clay. He then won the Madrid Open title.

Alcaraz at the 2022 Wimbledon Championships

Carlos made history at the US Open. He won his first major title by defeating Casper Ruud in the final. At just 19 years old, he became the youngest world No. 1 in the history of the ATP Rankings. He also became the first man born in the 2000s to win a major singles title. Carlos ended 2022 as the youngest year-end world No. 1.

Wimbledon Champion (2023)

Alcaraz at the 2023 French Open

Carlos started 2023 with an injury and lost his No. 1 ranking. But he quickly bounced back. He won the Argentina Open. Then, he won his third ATP 1000 title at Indian Wells without losing a set. This helped him regain the world No. 1 ranking.

He successfully defended his titles at the Barcelona Open and the Madrid Open. At the French Open semifinals, he faced Novak Djokovic. Carlos struggled with cramps and lost the match.

Alcaraz holding the Gentlemen's Singles Challenge Cup after winning the 2023 Wimbledon Championships

Carlos won his first title on grass at the Queen's Club Championships. This made him world No. 1 again. He then won his second major title at Wimbledon. He defeated seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in an epic final. This was his first Wimbledon title.

Channel Slam and Olympic Silver (2024)

Alcaraz holding the Coupe des Mousquetaires following the men's singles final at the 2024 French Open

Carlos reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open for the first time in 2024. He then won his first title of the year at Indian Wells. He defeated Jannik Sinner in the semifinals and Daniil Medvedev in the final.

Carlos recovered from an injury to play the French Open. He reached his first Roland Garros final and won it in five sets against Alexander Zverev. At 21 years old, he became the youngest male player to win a major title on three different surfaces (clay, grass, and hard court).

Alcaraz receiving his silver medal following the men's singles final at the 2024 Summer Olympics

In July, Carlos defended his Wimbledon title. He beat Novak Djokovic in straight sets in the final. He became the youngest male player in the Open Era to complete the "Channel Slam." This means winning the French Open and Wimbledon in the same year.

Carlos also played in the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. He won a silver medal in singles, becoming the youngest-ever silver medalist in men's singles. He finished 2024 by winning the China Open. This made him the first player to win an ATP 500 singles title on every surface.

French and US Open Titles (2025)

Alcaraz serving at the 2025 French Open

Carlos started 2025 by reaching the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. He then won his first indoor hardcourt title at the Rotterdam Open. He also won his sixth Masters 1000 title at the Monte-Carlo Masters.

Carlos won his first Italian Open title, beating Jannik Sinner in the final. He became the third man to win all modern big titles on clay. He then won his second consecutive French Open title. He defeated Jannik Sinner in a thrilling five-set final, which was the longest-ever final at Roland Garros.

Carlos won his third consecutive title at the Queen's Club Championships. He then reached the final of Wimbledon, but lost to Jannik Sinner. This ended his 24-match winning streak.

Alcaraz in the final of the 2025 US Open

Carlos won his third Masters title of the season at the Cincinnati Open. At the US Open, he won his sixth major title. He defeated Jannik Sinner in the final. This win made him the world No. 1 again. He also became the fourth and youngest man in the Open Era to win multiple major titles on every surface.

Carlos won his eighth title of the year at the Japan Open. He finished the year as the top seed at the 2025 ATP Finals. He reached the final but lost to Jannik Sinner. This secured his second year-end No. 1 ranking.

Exciting Rivalries

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic after the 2023 Wimbledon final

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have played each other 16 times. Carlos leads their matches 10–6. Their matches are often very exciting. A famous early match was the 2022 US Open quarterfinal. Carlos won that match after saving a match point.

In 2024, Carlos won all three of their matches. These included semifinals at Indian Wells and Roland Garros. He also won the final of the China Open.

In 2025, they met in three major finals in a row. Carlos won their first major final at the 2025 French Open. He saved three championship points in the fourth set to win. This match lasted over five hours and was one of the longest French Open finals ever.

Jannik Sinner won their rematch at Wimbledon. He ended Carlos's long winning streak. Then, Carlos won their match at the US Open. They also played two Masters finals in 2025. Carlos won the Italian Open final. He also won the Cincinnati Open final when Sinner had to stop playing due to illness. Many people think their rivalry could be one of the best in tennis history.

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Novak Djokovic

Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic have played nine times. Carlos has won 4 matches, and Novak has won 5. This rivalry is very competitive, even with a 16-year age difference.

Their first match was at the 2022 Madrid Open semifinals. Carlos won, becoming the only player to beat Nadal and Djokovic back-to-back on clay. They met again at the 2023 French Open semifinals. Novak won that match.

They played an amazing final at Wimbledon in 2023. Carlos won in five sets. A month later, Novak won a very long and tough final at the 2023 Cincinnati Open.

In 2024, Carlos beat Novak in the Wimbledon final again. A few weeks later, Novak defeated Carlos in the Paris Olympics final. In 2025, Novak won their match at the Australian Open quarterfinals. Carlos then beat Novak for the first time on hardcourt in the US Open semifinals.

How Carlos Plays Tennis

Carlos Alcaraz is an all-court tennis player. This means he can play well from anywhere on the court. He mostly plays with an aggressive style from the back of the court.

His forehand shot is usually his strongest. He can hit it very fast to win points. He can also add a lot of spin to the ball. His two-handed backhand is hit flatter. Carlos often hits many winning shots, but also makes some mistakes because he plays so aggressively.

Carlos has a powerful first serve. It can reach speeds of up to 135 miles per hour. He often adds topspin to his second serve. This makes the ball bounce high, which can make it hard for opponents to return. Carlos is also very good at returning serves. He wins almost a third of his opponents' service games.

Carlos is excellent at the net. He has great drop shots and volleys. His drop shot is a key part of his game. It's hard for opponents to reach because his powerful groundstrokes push them far back. Some experts say his drop shot is the best ever. Many players have started using drop shots more often because of him.

Carlos is also known for being very athletic and fast. He can sprint quickly and cover the court well. He has been compared to Rafael Nadal for his speed and to Novak Djokovic for his movement. Roger Federer's touch has also been compared to Carlos's. Djokovic once said Carlos combines the best parts of his own game, Federer's, and Nadal's.

Carlos has an amazing record in five-set matches, winning 14 out of 15. He hasn't lost a five-set match since 2022. He sometimes struggles with being consistent. Carlos says he plays best when he is having fun on the court. He loves to be creative and entertain the crowd.

Coaches and Team

Carlos's childhood coach was Kiko Navarro. In 2018, when he was fifteen, Carlos moved to Villena. He began training at the Ferrero Tennis Academy. Juan Carlos Ferrero, a former top player, became his personal coach. Ferrero has even turned down other top players to coach Carlos. Carlos sees Ferrero as a "second father." Ferrero won the ATP Coach of the Year Award in 2022.

In 2024, Samuel López joined Carlos's team as an assistant coach. Carlos has kept most of his team the same for a long time. His team includes a physical trainer, physiotherapist, doctor, agent, and his brother Álvaro as a hitting partner. He also works with a sports psychologist, Isabel Balaguer.

Off the Court

Endorsements and Sponsors

Carlos is sponsored by several big brands. Nike provides his clothing and shoes. Babolat makes his racquets. He also works with Rolex, Calvin Klein, and Louis Vuitton.

Other sponsors include Brazilian bank Itaú, Spanish skincare company Isdin, Spanish food company ElPozo, and German car maker BMW (BMW Spain). In 2025, he became an ambassador for multinational food company Danone and its brands Evian and YoPRO. In 2025, he was estimated to be the highest-paid active tennis player, combining prize money and endorsements.

Helping Others

In April 2024, Carlos started the Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Foundation. Its goal is to help disadvantaged children. The foundation is based in his hometown of El Palmar. It works with local schools.

After flash floods in Valencia in 2024, Carlos's foundation provided buses for volunteers. Carlos and his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, also held a charity auction to raise money for those affected. In December 2024, Carlos opened an exhibition for his foundation. It highlighted the importance of equal opportunities for children.

Other Interests

Carlos is a big football fan. He supports the Spanish club Real Madrid. He also cheers for other Spanish athletes, like Formula One driver Fernando Alonso and MMA fighter Ilia Topuria. Carlos enjoys playing golf and chess. In 2023, Chess.com even created a special Carlos Alcaraz bot that users can play against online.

Career Statistics

Grand Slam Tournament Performance

Current through the 2025 US Open.

Grand Slam Tournament Finals

Singles: 7 (6 titles, 1 runner-up)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Win	2022	US Open	Hard	Casper Ruud	6–4, 2–6, 7–6(7–1), 6–3
Win	2023	Wimbledon	Grass	Novak Djokovic	1–6, 7–6(8–6), 6–1, 3–6, 6–4
Win	2024	French Open	Clay	Alexander Zverev	6–3, 2–6, 5–7, 6–1, 6–2
Win	2024	Wimbledon (2)	Grass	Novak Djokovic	6–2, 6–2, 7–6(7–4)
Win	2025	French Open (2)	Clay	Jannik Sinner	4–6, 6–7(4–7), 6–4, 7–6(7–3), 7–6(10–2)
Loss	2025	Wimbledon	Grass	Jannik Sinner	6–4, 4–6, 4–6, 4–6
Win	2025	US Open (2)	Hard	Jannik Sinner	6–2, 3–6, 6–1, 6–4

Year–End Championships Performance

Year-End Championships Finals

Singles: 1 (1 runner-up)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Loss	2025	ATP Finals	Hard (i)	Jannik Sinner	6–7(4–7), 5–7

Summer Olympics

Singles: 1 (silver medal)

Result	Year	Tournament	Surface	Opponent	Score
Loss	2024	Paris Olympics	Clay	Novak Djokovic	6–7(3–7), 6–7(2–7)

Amazing Records

All-Time Records

Open Era Records

• These records were achieved in the Open Era of tennis.
• Records in bold mean Carlos is the only player to have done them.

Awards and Honors

• ATP Newcomer of the Year (2020)
• Sports Press Association of the Region of Murcia — Best Male Athlete of the Year (2021, 2024)
• Gold Medal of the Region of Murcia (2022)
• ATP Player of the Year (2022)
• ATP Most Improved Player (2022)
• Spanish Sportsman of the Year (2022)
• Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year (2023)
• Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award (2023)
• ITWA Player Ambassador Award (2025)

See also

In Spanish: Carlos Alcaraz para niños

• List of ATP number 1 ranked singles tennis players
• Top ten ranked male tennis players
• List of Grand Slam men's singles champions
• World number 1 ranked male tennis players
• ATP Awards
• Tennis in Spain