Carlos Alcaraz

About Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish professional tennis player currently holding the top position in the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) singles rankings. With a remarkable career, Alcaraz has claimed eleven ATP Tour-level singles titles, including the prestigious 2022 US Open and four Masters 1000 titles. Notably, his US Open victory made him the youngest man to reach the top of the singles rankings at the age of 19 years, 4 months, and 6 days, and the first teenager in the Open Era to achieve this feat. During his junior years, he achieved a ranking as high as No. 22 and secured two titles on the ITF Junior Circuit. After turning professional in 2018, he continued to excel, winning three titles on the ITF Men's World Tennis Tour and four on the ATP Challenger Tour. In May 2021, he entered the top 100 rankings. In July of the same year, Alcaraz reached his first ATP Tour final at the Croatia Open, ultimately claiming his first ATP title. His breakthrough performances continued as he reached the quarterfinals of the US Open, elevating his ranking into the top 50. Additionally, he triumphed at the 2021 Next Generation ATP Finals in Milan. The following year, he further cemented his position among the tennis elite. In February 2022, he secured his first ATP 500 title at the Rio Open, followed by an impressive victory at the Miami Open, his first Masters 1000 title. In April, he clinched his second ATP 500 title at the Barcelona Open, propelling him into the top 10 rankings. In recognition of his outstanding achievements, Alcaraz was honored with the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year award in May 2023. Continuing his winning streak, he emerged victorious at the Queen's Club Championship in June 2023, claiming his first grass-court title. In June 2023, he was announced as the House Ambassador for Louis Vuitton. During the 2023 Laureus World Sports Awards, Carlos was honored with the "Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year" award. 

Carlos Alcaraz Early Life & Family

Carlos Alcaraz, born on May 5, 2003, hails from Villena, Spain. Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is his full name. He is Spanish when it comes to his nationality and his ethnicity is Hispanic ethnicity. He celebrated his 20th birthday in 2023. Under the zodiac sign of Taurus and following the Christian religion, he is the son of Carlos Alcaraz Gonzalez and Virgina Garfia. His father, a former tennis player, played a significant role in his early tennis development. Alcaraz has three siblings: Alvaro Alcaraz Garfia, who is also a tennis player, as well as Jaime Alcaraz Garfia and Sergio Alcaraz Garfia. He initially started his tennis journey at the Real Sociedad Club de Campo de Murcia, where his father served as the tennis academy director. In 2018, he transitioned to Juan Carlos Ferrero's Equelite JC Ferrero Sports Academy to further hone his skills.

Carlos Alcaraz Tennis Career

• Carlos Alcaraz, aged 16, entered the ATP main draw at the Rio Open in February 2020, making his debut with a wildcard entry for the singles main draw. 
• He achieved victory over Albert Ramos Viñolas in his first match but was ultimately eliminated in the second round by Federico Coria.
• At the age of 17, he achieved a significant milestone by qualifying for the main draw of the Australian Open, becoming the youngest male participant in the tournament's singles category. 
• In his Grand Slam debut, he displayed remarkable talent by defeating Botic van de Zandschulp, another qualifier, in straight sets. However, his journey came to an end in the second round when he faced Mikael Ymer. 
• He continued to make headlines by becoming the youngest match-winner in the history of the Madrid Open. 
• As a wildcard, he defeated Adrian Mannarino, breaking the record set by Rafael Nadal when he was 18 years old back in 2004.
• Coincidentally, he faced Nadal in the second round on his 18th birthday, where he succumbed to the five-time champion. 
• Alcaraz's accomplishments continued to grow as he clinched his most significant title yet at the 2021 Open de Oeiras III Challenger tournament. This victory propelled him into the top 100 rankings, making him the youngest player to achieve such a feat at the age of 18 on 24 May 2021.
• At the French Open, he advanced to the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time by defeating Nikoloz Basilashvili. 
• In July 2021, he reached his first ATP final at the Croatia Open Umag, defeating top seed Albert Ramos-Viñolas. 
• He went on to claim his maiden ATP title by defeating Richard Gasquet, becoming the youngest tour-level champion since Kei Nishikori in 2008 and the youngest Spaniard to win an ATP Tour title since Rafael Nadal in 2004. 
• At Wimbledon, he exited in the second round against Daniil Medvedev. 
• In the Winston-Salem Open, he showcased his talent by reaching the quarterfinals after defeating Marton Fucsovics. 
• At the US Open, he achieved a significant milestone by defeating world No. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas in a fifth-set tiebreak to reach the fourth round. 
• He became the youngest man in a Grand Slam fourth round since Andrei Medvedev in 1992 and the youngest man in the US Open fourth round since Michael Chang and Pete Sampras in 1989. 
• He continued his remarkable run by reaching the quarterfinals but unfortunately had to retire due to a leg injury against Félix Auger-Aliassime.
• He showcased his talent and resilience at the Erste Bank Open, securing a victory over world No. 7 Matteo Berrettini, his second win against a top-10 player. This achievement propelled him to debut as the youngest player in the top 35 rankings on November 1. 
• In the Paris Masters, he fought his way through a thrilling three-set match against Pierre-Hugues Herbert and triumphed over Jannik Sinner in straight sets, earning his third win over a top-10 player. However, his journey came to an end in the third round, where he was defeated by Hugo Gaston in straight sets. 
• Alcaraz's success continued at the Next Gen ATP Finals, where he displayed exceptional skill by defeating Brandon Nakashima, Juan Manuel Cerúndolo, and Holger Rune in the round-robin stage. 
• He remained undefeated throughout, defeating Sebastian Baez in the semifinals and ultimately clinching the championship by defeating Sebastian Korda in the final.
• Alcaraz, seeded for the first time in a Grand Slam at No. 31, reached the third round of the Australian Open but ultimately lost in a five-set match against Matteo Berrettini. 
• He made a significant breakthrough at the Rio Open, where he won his first ATP 500 title by defeating Diego Schwartzman in the final, catapulting him into the top 20 rankings. 
• In Indian Wells, he reached the quarterfinals and semifinals, defeating defending champion Cameron Norrie before succumbing to Rafael Nadal. 
• Seeded 14th at the Miami Open, Alcaraz achieved another milestone by winning his first Masters 1000 title, becoming the youngest men's champion in the tournament's history. 
• Despite a loss in the second round of the Monte-Carlo Masters, he bounced back at the Barcelona Open by defeating top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinals and ultimately capturing the title by defeating Pablo Carreño Busta. 
• He continued to make history at the Madrid Open, where he defeated Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic back-to-back, becoming the first teenager to defeat Nadal on clay and the youngest player to defeat a world No. 1 since 2004. 
• He went on to win the tournament, defeating Alexander Zverev in the final and becoming the youngest champion in its history. These achievements propelled him to a career-high ranking of No. 6 in the world.
• After his withdrawal from the Italian Open due to an ankle injury, Alcaraz entered the French Open as the No. 6 seed. 
• With his impressive clay-court performance, he was considered one of the favorites for the title. He reached the quarterfinals, defeating notable players like Albert Ramos Viñolas and Jannik Sinner, before losing to Alexander Zverev. 
• At Wimbledon, he reached the round of 16 for the first time but lost to Jannik Sinner in the fourth round. 
• In Hamburg, he reached the final, achieving a career-high ranking of No. 5, but was defeated by Lorenzo Musetti. 
• He continued to make strides at the US Open, where he won the championship as the No. 3 seed, becoming the youngest No. 1 in ATP Rankings history. He ended the year as the youngest and first teenager to hold the top ranking. 
• After withdrawing from the Australian Open due to a hamstring injury, he lost the world No. 1 ranking to Novak Djokovic. 
• He returned to the court and won his seventh title at the Argentina Open, becoming the first teenager to achieve this feat. 
• He reached back-to-back finals at the Rio Open but lost to Cameron Norrie. 
• Alcaraz recorded his 100th career win at the Indian Wells Masters and went on to win the tournament, his third Masters 1000 title. 
• He reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking in March 2023. 
• In Miami, he reached the semifinals but lost to Jannik Sinner, dropping to No. 2 in the rankings.
• After withdrawing from the Monte-Carlo Masters due to post-traumatic arthritis in his left hand, he successfully defended his title at the Barcelona Open without dropping a set, defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas in the final. 
• He won his tenth career title at the Mutua Madrid Open and briefly reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking. At the Rome Masters, he regained the top ranking but suffered an upset loss in the next round. 
• Alcaraz reached the semifinals at the 2023 French Open but was defeated by Novak Djokovic. 
• At the 2023 Queen's Club Championships he recorded his first career tournament win on grass beating Australian Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-4 in the final. 
• The tournament win in London also returned him to the World Number 1 rankings and meant he would be the top seed for the gentlemen's singles at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships.

Carlos Alcaraz Awards, Records, & Achievements

Awards

• ATP Newcomer of the Year (2020)
• ATP Player of the Year (2022)
• ATP Most Improved Player (2022)
• Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year (2022) 

Records

• In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest player to win the Miami Open at the age of 18 years and 11 months.
• Also in 2022, he became the youngest player to win the Madrid Open at the age of 19 years.
• In the same year, Alcaraz became the youngest player to achieve the ATP world No. 1 ranking at the age of 19 years and 4 months.
• He also holds the record for being the youngest player to finish the year as the No. 1 ranked player in the Open Era, accomplishing this at the age of 19 years and 5 months.

Carlos Alcaraz Net Worth

Carlos Alcaraz, the Spanish professional tennis player, has amassed a net worth of $5 million in 2023. He currently earns an annual income of over $500K. Alcaraz has gained recognition and popularity through his impressive performances in tennis. His primary source of income stems from his professional tennis career, which includes prize money, sponsorships, and endorsements. Throughout his career, he has accumulated a substantial winning prize of $9,382,442 by triumphing in significant matches. With his dedication and skill, Alcaraz has built a successful career in the world of tennis. He is living a lavish lifestyle from his career earnings. Alcaraz has secured several lucrative endorsement deals as well. He is sponsored by Nike for his clothing and shoes, and by Babolat for his racquets, specifically using the Babolat Pure Aero 98 racquet. In January 2022, Alcaraz joined the prestigious list of brand ambassadors for Rolex. Additionally, he serves as a brand ambassador for Isdin, a dermo-cosmetics company, ElPozo, a Spanish food company, and BMW Spain, the Spanish division of the German automobile manufacturer. In January 2023, Alcaraz also became an ambassador for the renowned American clothing brand Calvin Klein, particularly for their 1996 underwear campaign. Most recently, in June 2023, he was named a brand ambassador for luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton.

Carlos Alcaraz Dating & Girlfriend

Carlos Alcaraz is currently in a relationship with his girlfriend, Maria González Giménez. While Alcaraz is not married, he has been seen sharing affectionate moments with Giménez, sparking relationship rumors. Giménez, also a tennis player from Spain, is a member of the Murcia Club de Tenis. Although they keep their relationship private, a few pictures of them together have surfaced online, and Alcaraz once shared a picture of them kissing on his Instagram story, adding fuel to the speculation surrounding their romance. Both Alcaraz and Giménez have chosen to maintain a low profile about their relationship, but their interactions have captured the attention of their fans. His sexual orientation is straight. 

Carlos Alcaraz Height & Weight

Carlos Alcaraz is a young and handsome tennis player known for his athletic physique and toned physique. Standing at 6 feet tall and weighing 185.5 lbs, he maintains his body through regular exercise. With light brown eyes and dark brown hair, he has a clean-shaven look and a friendly smile, adding to his distinctive features. Overall, Alcaraz possesses a healthy and fit appearance.