Career Timeline of Carlos Alcaraz: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Carlos Alcaraz made an impact.

Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is a Spanish professional tennis player currently ranked world No. 1. He achieved year-end No. 1 in 2022 and 2025. Alcaraz has secured 26 ATP Tour-level singles titles, encompassing seven majors and eight Masters titles. Notably, he is the youngest man to have completed a Career Grand Slam in singles, solidifying his status as a dominant force in the sport.

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1963: Youngest US Open Quarterfinalist

In 2021, Alcaraz became the youngest US Open men's quarterfinalist in the Open Era, the youngest all-time since Thomaz Koch in 1963.

1973: Youngest to Beat Top 3 Ranked Player

In the third round of the 2021 US Open, Alcaraz became the youngest man to beat a top 3 ranked-player in singles at the US Open since the ATP rankings began in 1973.

1989: Youngest in US Open Fourth Round

In the third round of the 2021 US Open, Alcaraz became the youngest man in the US Open fourth round since 17-year-old Michael Chang in 1989.

1990: Youngest US Open Champion Since Sampras

Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open and became the youngest US Open champion since Pete Sampras in 1990.

1990: Youngest at Major Quarterfinal

In 2021, Alcaraz was the youngest at any major quarterfinal since Michael Chang at the 1990 French Open.

1992: Youngest in Major Fourth Round

In the third round of the 2021 US Open, Alcaraz became the youngest man in a major fourth round since 17-year-old Andrei Medvedev at the 1992 French Open.

2002: First ATP Tour Win

In February 2020, Alcaraz was the first player to achieve the feat of winning an ATP Tour match before anyone born in 2002.

2003: First Born in 2003 to Win a Match at a Major

In 2021, at the Australian Open, Alcaraz was the first person born in 2003 to win a match at a major.

2003: First Challenger Match Win

In April 2019, Alcaraz became the first tennis player born in 2003 to win a Challenger match.

2003: First ATP Tour Win

In February 2020, Alcaraz became the first tennis player born in 2003 to win an ATP Tour match.

2004: Youngest Match Winner

Alcaraz became the youngest match winner in Madrid Open tournament history after his first round defeat of Adrian Mannarino, breaking a record set by Rafael Nadal in 2004.

2004: Youngest to Reach Third Round

In 2021, Alcaraz was the youngest man to reach the third round at Roland Garros in 29 years, and the youngest to do so at any major since Nadal in 2004.

2004: Youngest to Win Against World No. 1

In May 2022 at the Madrid Open, Alcaraz became the youngest male player to win a match against a world No. 1 since Nadal in 2004.

April 2005: Youngest to Break into Top 10

On 25 April 2022, Alcaraz became the youngest man to break into the top 10 since Nadal on 25 April 2005.

2005: Youngest Qualifier Since Djokovic

At the 2021 Australian Open, Alcaraz was the youngest man to qualify for the tournament since Novak Djokovic in 2005.

2005: Youngest Major Champion Since Nadal

Carlos Alcaraz won his first major title at the US Open and became the youngest men's major champion since Nadal at the 2005 French Open.

2005: Youngest to Enter Top 5

On July 25, Alcaraz became the youngest male player to enter the top 5 since Nadal in 2005, reaching a new career-high ranking of world No. 5.

2008: Won Umag Open

In July 2021, Alcaraz won the Umag Open, claiming the first ATP title of his career and becoming the youngest ATP champion since Kei Nishikori in 2008.

2009: Youngest Winner of ATP 500

At the Rio Open in February 2022, Alcaraz became the youngest winner of an ATP 500 event since the category was created in 2009.

2009: 2009 Australian Open Semifinal

The 2026 Australian Open Semifinal match between Alcaraz and Zverev surpassed the 2009 Semifinal match between Rafael Nadal and Fernando Verdasco as the longest in the tournament's history.

2013: Signed First Contract with Babolat

In 2013, at age 10, Carlos Alcaraz signed his first contract with Babolat.

2015: Won Rafa Nadal Tour Masters

In 2015, Alcaraz won the under-12 division of the Rafa Nadal Tour Masters.

2017: Breakthrough Season at Under-14 Level

In 2017, Alcaraz had a breakthrough season at the under-14 level. He won the XIV Taça Internacional Maia Jovem and the Babolat Cup. He also helped Spain win the European Summer Cup.

2017: Roger Federer Wins Indian Wells

In 2017, Roger Federer won Indian Wells without dropping a set, a feat later matched by Carlos Alcaraz in 2023.

February 2018: First Professional Tennis Event

In February 2018, at age 14, Alcaraz played his first professional tennis event at the Spain F5 ITF Futures in Murcia, reaching the quarterfinals and entering the rankings as world No. 1414.

September 2018: Alcaraz begins training at Ferrero Tennis Academy

In September 2018, Carlos Alcaraz moved to Villena to begin training at the Ferrero Tennis Academy under the direction of Juan Carlos Ferrero, who became his personal coach.

2018: Won Dutch Junior Open and European Championship

In 2018, Carlos Alcaraz won the Dutch Junior Open and the European 16-and-under Championship. He also played a key role in Spain's title run at the Junior Davis Cup.

2018: Began Tennis Career

In 2018, at the age of 14, Carlos Alcaraz began his tennis career.

March 2019: Won J300 Villena

In March 2019, Alcaraz won the J300 Villena, and was ranked No. 1 on the Tennis Europe Junior Tour during the year.

April 2019: Challenger Debut

In April 2019, at age 15, Alcaraz made his Challenger debut at the JC Ferrero Challenger in Villena, winning his first round match and becoming the first player born in 2003 to win a Challenger match.

February 2020: ATP Main-Draw Debut

In February 2020, at age 16, Alcaraz made his ATP main-draw debut at the Rio Open, defeating Albert Ramos Viñolas. He became the first player born in 2003 to win an ATP Tour match.

September 2020: First Qualifying Round at Major Tournament

In September 2020, at age 17, Alcaraz played his first qualifying round at a major tournament at the postponed French Open.

May 2021: Masters Wildcard at Madrid Open

In May 2021, Alcaraz received a Masters wildcard at the Madrid Open and became the youngest match winner in tournament history. On 24 May 2021, he rose to 94th in the ATP rankings.

May 2021: Broke into Top 100

In May 2021, Carlos Alcaraz broke into the top 100 of the ATP rankings.

2021: Australian Open Main Draw Debut

In 2021, Alcaraz debuted in the main draw of a major at the Australian Open. He defeated Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round and was the first person born in 2003 to win a match at a major.

January 2022: Alcaraz becomes Rolex brand ambassador

In January 2022, Carlos Alcaraz became a brand ambassador for Rolex.

February 2022: First ATP 500 Title

On 21 February 2022, Alcaraz entered the ATP top 20 for the first time, after winning his first ATP 500 title at the Rio Open.

April 2022: Entered World Top 10

On 25 April 2022, Alcaraz beat Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinals of the Barcelona Open to enter the world top 10 for the first time. He then defeated Pablo Carreño Busta to win the Barcelona title.

May 2022: Madrid Open Champion

In May 2022, Alcaraz won the Madrid Open, defeating Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic back-to-back, and Alexander Zverev in the final. On 9 May 2022, he climbed to a career-high ranking of world No. 6.

2022: 2022 Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz's last loss in a five-set match was at the 2022 Australian Open, at eighteen years old.

2022: US Open Title

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first title since the US Open.

2022: 2022 Madrid Open Semifinals

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz met Djokovic for the first time at the Madrid Open semifinals, where Alcaraz prevailed in a deciding set tiebreaker, becoming the first and only man to secure back-to-back victories against Nadal and Djokovic on clay.

2022: Won First Major Title at US Open

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz won his first major title at the US Open, becoming the youngest man to be ranked world No. 1.

2022: US Open Quarterfinal Win

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open quarterfinal against Jannik Sinner in five sets, saving a match point.

2022: End of Season and Abdominal Tear

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz's season concluded with losses at the Davis Cup Finals, Astana Open, and in Basel. He retired at the Paris Masters due to an abdominal tear, leading to a six-week layoff. Despite this, at 19 years old, he ended the year as the youngest world No. 1 in the ATP era.

January 2023: Alcaraz Stars in Calvin Klein Campaign

In January 2023, Carlos Alcaraz starred in American clothing brand Calvin Klein's 1996 underwear campaign.

March 2023: Indian Wells Victory and World No. 1 Ranking

In March 2023, Carlos Alcaraz won the Indian Wells tournament, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final, and regained the world No. 1 ranking as a result.

June 2023: Alcaraz becomes Louis Vuitton brand ambassador

In June 2023, Carlos Alcaraz became a brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton.

2023: Wimbledon Title

In 2023, Alcaraz claimed his second major title at Wimbledon, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final.

2023: 2023 French Open Semifinals

In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz and Djokovic faced off in the semifinals of the French Open. Djokovic won in four sets after Alcaraz faltered due to cramps.

2023: 250th ATP victory

In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz began his grass season at the Queen's Club Championships where his semifinal win against Roberto Bautista Agut was his 250th ATP victory.

2023: 2023 Wimbledon and Cincinnati Open Finals

In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in the Wimbledon final in five sets. They then played in the Cincinnati Open final, with Djokovic winning in three sets. The Cincinnati Open final was the longest best-of-three-sets ATP Tour final in history.

March 3, 2024: Alcaraz plays in The Netflix Slam

On March 3, 2024, Carlos Alcaraz played against Rafael Nadal in The Netflix Slam, a live-streamed tennis match hosted by MGM Resorts International.

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April 2024: Launch of the Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Foundation

In April 2024, Carlos Alcaraz announced the launch of the Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Foundation, which aims to improve the lives of disadvantaged children. The foundation, headquartered in El Palmar, operates in partnership with local schools and provided buses to transport volunteers after the flash floods in Valencia in 2024. He and Juan Carlos Ferrero ran a charity auction to raise funds for those affected.

December 12, 2024: Inauguration of "Los Pies en la Tierra" Exhibition

On December 12, 2024, Carlos Alcaraz inaugurated his foundation's exhibition "Los Pies en la Tierra" in Murcia, which highlighted the importance of equal opportunities for children.

December 2024: Samuel López joins Alcaraz's Team

In December 2024, it was announced that Samuel López would be joining Carlos Alcaraz's team to work under Ferrero as a second coach.

2024: Channel Slam and Olympics Silver Medal

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz completed the Channel Slam and won a silver medal at the Paris Olympics.

2024: Wimbledon Title Defense and Olympic Silver Medal

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz defended his Wimbledon title and won a silver medal at the Paris Summer Olympics in singles.

2024: Alcaraz's Return Game in 2024

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz demonstrated his skill as an elite returner, winning nearly a third of his opponents' service games.

2024: Australian Open Quarterfinal Loss

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz reached the Australian Open quarterfinals for the first time in his career but lost to Alexander Zverev in four sets.

2024: Alcaraz Advocates for Player Welfare

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz spoke out against the length of the tennis calendar, citing the frequency of injuries.

2024: Three Wins Against Sinner

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz won all three matches against Jannik Sinner, including the China Open final.

2024: China Open Victory and Autumn Struggles

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz won the China Open, reclaiming the world No. 2 ranking, and became the first player to win an ATP 500 title on every surface. However, he faced autumn struggles, ultimately finishing the year ranked No. 3.

2024: 2024 French Open Final

In the 2024 French Open final, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Zverev in five sets to win his first French Open title. A controversial overrule by the chair umpire on a second serve by Alcaraz, which was initially called out, generated debate, though Alcaraz went on to win the match.

2024: 2024 Wimbledon and Olympics Finals

In the summer of 2024, Carlos Alcaraz and Djokovic met in two high-profile finals. On July 14, Alcaraz won in straight sets against Djokovic in a rematch of the previous year's Wimbledon final. On August 4, Djokovic defeated Alcaraz in the Olympics final.

April 23, 2025: Release of Carlos Alcaraz: My Way

On April 23, 2025, Netflix released "Carlos Alcaraz: My Way", a docuseries documenting his 2024 season.

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June 2025: Alcaraz becomes Danone ambassador

In June 2025, Carlos Alcaraz became an ambassador for multinational food company Danone. That same month, he also became an ambassador for French mineral water brand Evian, which is owned by Danone.

July 2025: Alcaraz becomes ambassador for YoPRO and Oikos

In July 2025, Carlos Alcaraz was announced as the brand ambassador for YoPRO, a high protein yoghurt brand under Danone's portfolio, and its sister brand Oikos.

August 2025: Alcaraz is Highest-Paid Tennis Player

In August 2025, Forbes estimated that Carlos Alcaraz was the highest-paid active tennis player for the second year running. Sportico estimated that Alcaraz was the world's tenth highest-paid athlete from endorsements in 2025.

December 2025: Alcaraz and Ferrero Part Ways

In December 2025, Carlos Alcaraz unexpectedly announced that he and Juan Carlos Ferrero had parted ways after seven years.

2025: 2025 Australian and US Open

In 2025, Carlos Alcaraz and Djokovic met in the quarterfinal of the Australian Open, where Djokovic prevailed. They met again in the semifinals of the US Open, where Alcaraz won. Tickets to the US Open match were the most expensive in US Open history.

2025: Alcaraz appoints Fran Rubio

In 2025, Carlos Alcaraz appointed childhood friend Fran Rubio as an additional physiotherapist.

2025: Fifth and Sixth Major Titles

In 2025, Carlos Alcaraz claimed his fifth and sixth major titles, defeating Jannik Sinner in the finals of the French Open and US Open.

2025: Masters Finals in 2025

In 2025, Carlos Alcaraz contested two Masters finals at the Italian Open and the Cincinnati Open, winning both. He also reached the final of the 2025 ATP Finals, where he was defeated by Sinner in straight sets.

2025: Year-End No. 1

In 2025, Carlos Alcaraz finished as the year-end No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

2025: Alcaraz Supports Sara Sorribes Tormo

In 2025, Carlos Alcaraz supported Sara Sorribes Tormo's decision to take a break from the sport for her health. He also signed letters asking that major tournaments distribute more revenue to all competing players.

2025: Australian Open and Rotterdam Open

In 2025, Carlos Alcaraz was defeated by Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open quarterfinals. He won the Rotterdam Open, marking his first indoor hardcourt title.

February 2026: "Carlitos Junior" racquets and bags announced

In February 2026, Babolat announced a commercial range of "Carlitos Junior" racquets and bags for young tennis players.

2026: Álvaro becomes assistant coach in 2026

As of 2026, Carlos Alcaraz's brother Álvaro works as his longtime hitting partner and assistant coach.

2026: 2026 Australian Open Semifinal

At the 2026 Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz beat Zverev in five sets in what was the longest Australian Open semifinal in history, lasting 5 hours and 27 minutes.

2026: López becomes Head Coach

Following Ferrero's departure, Samuel López became Carlos Alcaraz's head coach for the 2026 season.

2026: Australian Open Title

In 2026, Carlos Alcaraz won the Australian Open, becoming the youngest man in history to complete the Career Grand Slam.

2026: Australian Open Win and Career Grand Slam

In 2026, Carlos Alcaraz won the Australian Open, completing his Career Grand Slam and becoming the youngest male player in history to achieve this feat.