Carlos Alcaraz Garfia born 5 May 2003 is a Spanish professional tennis player, widely regarded as one of the most promising young talents in the sport. He has been ranked as high as world No. 1 in men’s singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), and is the current world No. 3. Here are some key points about his life and career.
Full Name: Carlos Alcaraz Garfia
Date of Birth: May 5, 2003
Place of Birth: El Palmar, Murcia, Spain
Family: He has three siblings and his father, Carlos Alcaraz Gonzalez, was a former tennis player and director at a tennis academy in Murcia.
Early Life & Education
Carlos Alcaraz was born on 5 May 2003, in El Palmar, Murcia, Spain. His father name is Carlos Alcaraz Gonzalez, who is also a former tennis player.his mother name is Virginia Garfia Escandón worked as a sales assistant at IKEA.He has one older brother and two younger brothers.
Alcaraz started playing tennis at the age of four at the Real Sociedad Club de Campo de Murcia, where his father was a tennis coach and club administrator.
Career
Junior Career
Carlos showed great promise as a junior, he began his professional career in 2018 aged 15, going on to win three titles on the ITF Men’s World Tennis Tour and four on the ATP Challenger Tour.
Professional Debut
In February 2020, at the age of 16, Alcaraz made his ATP main-draw debut at the Rio Open after receiving a wild card for the singles main draw.
In 2021, Alcaraz made significant strides on the ATP Tour. He won his first ATP title at the 2021 Croatia Open, becoming the youngest tour-level champion since Kei Nishikori in 2008.
In March 2022, Alcaraz won his first Masters 1000 title at the Miami Open at the age of 18, and then won his second at the Madrid Open where he defeated Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Alexander Zverev in succession.
First Grand Slam Title
He built off his previous successes to win a Grand Slam for the first time at the 2022 US Open. In a highly anticipated final against Ruud, with the world No. 1 at stake, Alcaraz won in four sets to become the youngest Grand Slam winner in 17 years—Nadal had done it at the 2005 French Open.
The Spanish tennis player also became the youngest and first teenager to be world No. 1 in the history of the ATP Rankings at the age of 19 years.
Playing Style
Strengths: Alcaraz is an all-court, all-round tennis player, but primarily known for his powerful groundstrokes, exceptional athleticism, and competitive spirit. He has a versatile game, capable of playing aggressively from the baseline and approaching the net.
Coaching: He is coached by French Open champion and former world No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero.
Achievements & Titles
- 2021 Umag (ATP 250 – Croatia Open)
- 2022 Rio (ATP 500 – Rio Open)
- 2022 Miami Open (ATP Masters 1000 Miami)
- 2022 Barcelona (ATP 500 – Barcelona Open)
- 2022 Madrid Open (ATP Masters 1000 Madrid)
- 2022 US Open
- 2023 Argentina Open (ATP 250 – Argentina Open)
- 2023 Indian Wells
- 2023 Madrid Open (ATP Masters 1000 Madrid)
- 2023 Barcelona Open (ATP 500 – Barcelona)
- 2023 Queen’s Club Championships (ATP 500 – Queens)
- 2023 Wimbledon
- 2024 Indian Wells
- 2024 Roland Garros
- 2024 Wimbledon
Records and Feats
- Youngest world No. 1 in ATP rankings history
- Youngest Majors champion since Rafael Nadal at 2005 French Open
- Youngest US Open winner since Pete Sampras in 1990
- Youngest ATP 500 champion
- First player to beat both Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the same clay-court event.
Wimbledon 2024
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic to retain his Wimbledon men’s singles title on Sunday (14 July).The 21-year-old won the 2024 edition 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (4) in two hours and 28 minutes to become the first Spaniard to claim back-to-back Wimbledon triumphs.
Alcaraz is also the fourth man to win a fourth Grand slam title while aged 21 or under, matching Bjorn Borg, Mats Wilander, and Boris Becker.
Interests
Outside of tennis, Carlos enjoys golf and football. He is a fan of Real Madrid.
Personality
Known for his humility and hard work, Alcaraz has garnered respect from both his peers and fans.
Carlos Alcaraz continues to be a rising star in tennis, with many expecting him to become one of the sport’s leading figures in the coming years.
