Player Profile
Age: 21 (Born May 5, 2003)
Weight: 163 lbs (74 kg)
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
Turned pro: 2018
Country: Spain
Birthplace: El Palmar, Murcia, Spain
Plays: Right-Handed, Two-Handed Backhand
Coach: Juan Carlos Ferrero
Racket: Babolat Pure AeroÂ
Image source: marca.com
2024 Highlights: Surface Slam, Channel Slam, and Olympic Silver
In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz added new milestones to his already remarkable career, further solidifying his place at the top of men's tennis. He started the year strong by making his furthest career run at the Australian Open, reaching the quarterfinals, before losing to Alexander Zverev in a four-set thriller. After overcoming a brief injury, Alcaraz stormed through Indian Wells to defend his title, beating Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev.
He continued his dominance into the French Open, securing his third Grand Slam title by defeating Alexander Zverev in an intense five-set final. At just 21, Alcaraz made history by becoming the youngest male player to win a Grand Slam on all three surfaces in the same year—a feat known as the Surface Slam. Not stopping there, he defended his title at Wimbledon by defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets, completing the prestigious Channel Slam, winning the French Open and Wimbledon in the same season.
His remarkable 2024 also saw him earn a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, becoming the youngest silver medalist in men’s singles at the Games. Although he lost to Djokovic in the final, this marked yet another incredible achievement in his young career.
Early Career and Breakthrough
Carlos Alcaraz Garfia was born on May 5, 2003, in El Palmar, Murcia, Spain. Alcaraz began playing tennis at age four, training at the Real Sociedad Club de Campo de Murcia, where his father was a tennis coach. At 15, Alcaraz moved to Villena to train under former world No. 1, Juan Carlos Ferrero, at the JC Ferrero Equelite Sport Academy, a move that quickly paid off as he transitioned from junior success to the professional stage.
Alcaraz turned professional in 2018 and made his ATP main-draw debut at the Rio Open in 2020. By 2021, he had made his mark on the ATP Tour, reaching his first ATP final at the Croatia Open Umag and winning his maiden ATP title at the age of 18, making him the youngest tour-level champion since Kei Nishikori in 2008.
2022: First Major Title and World No. 1
The 2022 season was when Alcaraz truly broke through on the world stage. He captured his first Masters 1000 title at the Miami Open, becoming the youngest player in tournament history to win the title. He followed this with another Masters title in Madrid, where he defeated Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Alexander Zverev in consecutive matches, solidifying his status as a force to be reckoned with.
Alcaraz’s crowning moment came at the US Open, where he won his first Grand Slam by defeating Casper Ruud in the final. At just 19, he became the youngest player ever to reach the world No. 1 ranking, holding that position to end the year as the youngest ever year-end No. 1 in ATP history.
2023: Wimbledon Triumph and Continued Dominance
Alcaraz continued his rise in 2023, winning his third Masters 1000 title at Indian Wells and securing his first grass-court title at the Queen’s Club Championships. His career reached new heights at Wimbledon, where he defeated Djokovic in an epic five-set final to claim his second Grand Slam title. This victory not only ended Djokovic’s run for a fifth consecutive Wimbledon title but also confirmed Alcaraz as a dominant player on all surfaces.
Though he suffered some setbacks later in the season, including a loss to Djokovic in a thrilling Cincinnati Open final, Alcaraz’s performances in 2023 showcased his potential to challenge for more Grand Slam titles and maintain his spot at the top of the rankings.
At just 21 years old, Carlos Alcaraz has already achieved what many players can only dream of. With four Grand Slam titles, a historic Surface Slam and Channel Slam, and multiple Masters 1000 titles, Alcaraz’s trajectory suggests that he is on track to become one of the greatest players of all time. His combination of athleticism, technique, and mental toughness make him a future legend in the making, and fans around the world are eagerly watching his next steps.
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