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 highly accomplished Spanish professional tennis player. He achieved the world No. 1 ranking in men's singles by the ATP and secured the year-end No. 1 position in both 2022 and 2025. Alcaraz's impressive career includes 26 ATP Tour-level singles titles, highlighted by seven major championships and eight ATP Masters 1000 titles. Notably, he holds the distinction of being the youngest man to achieve a Career Grand Slam in singles.

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1963: Youngest US Open Quarterfinalist

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

1973: Youngest to beat top 3 ranked-player

In the third round of the US Open in 2021, 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 the US Open fourth round since 1989

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

1990: Youngest at any major since Michael Chang

In 2021, Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest player at any major since Michael Chang at the 1990 French Open.

1990: Youngest US Open Champion Since Sampras

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest US Open champion since Pete Sampras in 1990.

1992: Youngest in a major fourth round since 1992

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

2002: ATP Tour Match Winner Before 2002-Born Player

In February 2020, Carlos Alcaraz achieved the feat of winning an ATP Tour match before anyone born in 2002.

2002: Wimbledon Singles Title

Since 2002, before Carlos Alcaraz was born, he became the only man outside the Big Four to claim the Wimbledon singles title.

2003: First to reach Challenger title match

Carlos Alcaraz became the first player born in 2003 to reach a Challenger title match.

2003: First 2003-Born Player to Win a Match at a Major

In 2021, Carlos Alcaraz became the first person born in 2003 to win a match at a major tournament during the Australian Open.

2004: Youngest to Reach Roland Garros Third Round Since Nadal

In 2021, Carlos 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 Match Winner at Madrid Open

In 2021, at the Madrid Open, Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest match winner in tournament history after his first round defeat of Adrian Mannarino, breaking a record set by Rafael Nadal in 2004.

2004: Youngest Match Winner Against World No. 1 Since Nadal

In May 2022, Carlos 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 Since Nadal

Carlos Alcaraz entered the world top 10 for the first time on 25 April 2022 and became the youngest man to break into the top 10 since Nadal on 25 April 2005.

2005: Youngest Qualifier Since Djokovic

In 2021, Carlos Alcaraz was the youngest man to qualify for the Australian Open tournament since Novak Djokovic did so in 2005.

2005: Youngest Men's Major Champion Since Nadal

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest men's major champion since Nadal at the 2005 French Open.

2005: Youngest Male Player to Enter Top 5 Since Nadal

In July 2022, Carlos 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 on July 25.

2008: Youngest ATP Champion Since Nishikori

In July 2021, Alcaraz won the Umag Open, defeating Richard Gasquet to claim the first ATP title of his career. He was the youngest ATP champion since Kei Nishikori in 2008.

2009: Youngest ATP 500 Winner Since Creation

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

2013: First Contract with Babolat

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

2015: Rafa Nadal Tour Masters Win

In 2015, Carlos Alcaraz won the under-12 division of the Rafa Nadal Tour Masters, marking an early achievement in his junior career.

2017: Breakthrough Season at Under-14 Level

In 2017, Carlos Alcaraz had a breakthrough season at the under-14 level, winning the XIV Taça Internacional Maia Jovem, the Babolat Cup, helping Spain win the 14-and-under European Summer Cup, and being part of the team that finished runner-up at the ITF World Junior Tennis Finals.

2017: Roger Federer Wins Indian Wells Without Dropping a Set

In 2017, Roger Federer won the Indian Wells tournament without dropping a set.

February 2018: First Professional Tennis Event

In February 2018, at 14 years old, Carlos Alcaraz played his first professional tennis event as a qualifier at the Spain F5 ITF Futures in Murcia, reaching the quarterfinals and earning his first ATP points.

2018: Dutch Junior Open and European Championship Wins

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

March 2019: J300 Villena Win

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

April 2019: Challenger Debut and First Win

In April 2019, at the age of 15, Carlos Alcaraz made his Challenger debut at the JC Ferrero Challenger in Villena and won his first-round match against Jannik Sinner. He became the first player born in 2003 to win a Challenger match.

February 2020: ATP Main-Draw Debut at Rio Open

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

September 2020: First Major Qualifying Round at French Open

In September 2020, at 17 years old, Carlos Alcaraz played his first qualifying round at a major tournament at the postponed French Open, losing to Aleksandar Vukic in three sets.

May 2021: ATP Ranking Breakthrough

On 24 May 2021, Carlos Alcaraz rose to 94th in the ATP rankings, becoming the youngest player inside the top 100 and the youngest inside the top 500.

2021: Australian Open Main Draw Debut

In 2021, Carlos Alcaraz made his debut in the main draw of a major as a qualifier at the Australian Open. He was the youngest man to qualify for the tournament since 2005.

2021: Daniil Medvedev Wins US Open

In 2021, Daniil Medvedev won the US Open.

2021: Meetings with Zverev

In 2021, Zverev defeated the then 17-18 year old Alcaraz in two matches.

2021: US Open Quarterfinals

In 2021, at 18 years old, Carlos Alcaraz rose to prominence by reaching the quarterfinals of the US Open.

January 2022: Brand Ambassador for Rolex

In January 2022, Alcaraz became a brand ambassador for Rolex, expanding his endorsement portfolio.

February 2022: First ATP 500 Title

At the Rio Open in February 2022, Carlos Alcaraz won his first ATP 500 title by defeating Diego Schwartzman. He entered the ATP top 20 for the first time on 21 February 2022.

April 2022: Miami Open Title

At the Miami Open in April 2022, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Casper Ruud to win his first 1000 title. He entered the world top 10 for the first time on 25 April 2022 after beating top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinals of the Barcelona Open and later winning the Barcelona title by defeating Pablo Carreño Busta.

May 2022: Madrid Open Champion

In May 2022, Carlos Alcaraz won the Madrid Open, defeating Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic and Alexander Zverev en route to the title. He became the youngest champion in the tournament's history.

2022: Loss at the Australian Open

Alcaraz has a remarkable record in five-set matches. However, he lost a five-set match at the 2022 Australian Open when he was eighteen years old. It was his last loss in five sets.

2022: Madrid Open Semifinal Victory

In 2022, Alcaraz defeated Nadal in the Madrid Open semifinals, becoming the only player to secure back-to-back victories against Nadal and Djokovic on clay.

2022: Madrid Open and French Open Matches Against Zverev

In 2022, Alcaraz defeated Zverev in the Madrid Open final, but Zverev defeated Alcaraz in the French Open quarterfinals.

2022: US Open Title

In 2022, Alcaraz won his first title since the US Open, defeating Cameron Norrie in the Argentina Open final.

2022: First Major Title at US Open

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz rapidly improved to win two Masters titles and his first major title at the US Open. He became the youngest man and the first male teenager in the Open Era to be ranked world No. 1.

2022: End of season and abdominal tear

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz's season concluded with losses in the Davis Cup Finals, Astana Open, and Basel. He retired from the Paris Masters due to an abdominal tear, which led to a six-week layoff. Despite this, at 19 years and 214 days, Alcaraz finished the year as the youngest world No. 1 in the ATP era.

2022: Ferrero wins ATP Coach of the Year Award

Juan Carlos Ferrero won the ATP Coach of the Year Award in 2022 for coaching Alcaraz.

January 2023: Calvin Klein Underwear Campaign

In January 2023, Alcaraz starred in American clothing brand Calvin Klein's 1996 underwear campaign, marking his presence in the fashion world.

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, becoming the first male player since Roger Federer in 2017 to win without dropping a set. This victory allowed him to regain the world No. 1 ranking on March 20, 2023.

June 2023: Brand Ambassador for Louis Vuitton

In June 2023, Alcaraz became a brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton, further solidifying his status as a style icon.

2023: Wimbledon and Cincinnati Finals

In 2023, Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in the Wimbledon final in five sets. A month later, Djokovic won the Cincinnati Open final in three sets, saving a championship point. They also played at the ATP Finals where Djokovic won in straight sets.

2023: French Open Semifinal Loss

In 2023, Alcaraz faced Djokovic in the semifinals of the French Open, a match heavily promoted by the media. Djokovic won in four sets after Alcaraz struggled with cramps in the third set.

2023: US Open Quarterfinals Victory

In 2023, Alcaraz won against Zverev in the quarterfinals of the US Open.

2023: Djokovic Rematch

In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic had a rematch.

2023: Wimbledon Title

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

2023: Grass Season and Wimbledon

In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz's semifinal win against Roberto Bautista Agut at the Queen's Club Championships marked his 250th ATP victory. He faced challenges at Wimbledon, eventually losing to Jannik Sinner in the final.

April 2024: Launch of the Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Foundation

In April 2024, Carlos Alcaraz announced the launch of the Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Foundation to improve the lives of disadvantaged children. The foundation is headquartered in El Palmar and operates in partnership with local schools.

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

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

December 2024: Samuel López Joins Coaching Team

In December 2024, Samuel López joined Alcaraz's team as a second coach under Ferrero.

2024: Advocacy Against Tennis Calendar Length

In 2024, Alcaraz spoke out against the length of the tennis calendar, citing the frequency of injuries and expressing concerns about player welfare.

2024: First French Open Title

In 2024, Alcaraz won his first French Open title by defeating Zverev in a five-set final, after Zverev had taken a two-sets-to-one lead.

2024: Analysis of Serve and Return Game

In 2024, Alcaraz's serve was analyzed: He has a powerful first serve but with average placement, and he is an elite returner, winning nearly a third of his opponents' service games.

2024: Channel Slam and Olympic Silver

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest man in the Open Era to complete the Channel Slam (winning both the French Open and Wimbledon in the same season), and claimed a silver medal at the Paris Olympics.

2024: Wimbledon Title Defense and Olympics

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz defended his Wimbledon title and participated in the Paris Summer Olympics, where he won a silver medal in singles, becoming the youngest-ever silver medalist in the category.

2024: Victories and Ranking

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz won the China Open, reclaiming the world No. 2 ranking and becoming the first player in ATP Tour history to win an ATP 500 singles title on every surface. He finished the season ranked No. 3 after the Davis Cup.

2024: Australian Open Quarterfinals Loss

In 2024, Zverev defeated Alcaraz in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open.

2024: Summer Finals Against Djokovic

In the summer of 2024, Alcaraz and Djokovic met twice in high-profile finals. On July 14, Alcaraz won against Djokovic in the Wimbledon final. On August 4, Djokovic defeated Alcaraz in the Olympics final on Court Philippe Chatrier.

April 23, 2025: Release of "Carlos Alcaraz: My Way" on Netflix

On April 23, 2025, the Netflix show "Carlos Alcaraz: My Way" was released, documenting his 2024 season. The series focused on the conflict between Alcaraz and his team, and included appearances by several tennis legends.

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June 2025: Partnership with Danone and Evian

In June 2025, Alcaraz became an ambassador for Danone and Evian. This marks his partnership with a multinational food company and a French mineral water brand.

July 2025: Brand Ambassador for YoPRO and Oikos

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

August 2025: Highest-Paid Active Tennis Player

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

December 2025: Parting Ways with Ferrero

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

2025: ATP Masters 1000 and ATP Finals

In 2025, Alcaraz and Sinner contested two ATP Masters 1000 finals, at the Italian Open and the Cincinnati Open, both won by Alcaraz; and the final of the ATP Finals, where Sinner defeated Alcaraz in straight sets.

2025: Rivalry with Sinner in Major Finals

In 2025, Alcaraz and Sinner faced each other in three consecutive major finals. Alcaraz won the French Open, while Sinner won Wimbledon and Alcaraz secured the US Open title. They split the season's slams, each winning two.

2025: Appointment of Additional Physiotherapist

In 2025, Alcaraz appointed his childhood friend Fran Rubio as an additional physiotherapist to his team.

2025: Support for Sara Sorribes Tormo and Revenue Sharing Advocacy

In 2025, Alcaraz supported Sara Sorribes Tormo's decision to take a break from tennis for her health. He also signed letters requesting that major tournaments distribute a greater share of their revenue to all players.

2025: "Los Pies en la Tierra" exhibition travelled to other areas of Spain

In 2025, Alcaraz's foundation's exhibition "Los Pies en la Tierra" traveled to other areas of Spain, including Madrid and Seville.

2025: French Open and US Open Titles

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

2025: Year-End No. 1

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

2025: Australian and US Open Matches Against Djokovic

In 2025, Djokovic defeated Alcaraz at the Australian Open quarterfinal. Later, Alcaraz defeated Djokovic at the US Open semifinal, marking his first win against Djokovic on hardcourt.

February 2026: Carlitos Junior Racquets and Bags

In February 2026, Babolat announced a commercial range of "Carlitos Junior" racquets and bags for young tennis players, marking a product line inspired by Alcaraz.

March 2026: Partnership with Sunreef Yachts and Purchase of Ultima 88

In March 2026, Alcaraz became a brand ambassador for Sunreef Yachts and purchased an Ultima 88 catamaran, following the advice of Rafael Nadal.

2026: López Becomes Head Coach

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

2026: Australian Open Victory and Career Grand Slam

In 2026, Alcaraz won the Australian Open final against Djokovic in four sets, ending Djokovic's undefeated record in Australian Open finals and becoming the youngest male player to complete the Career Grand Slam.

2026: Brother as Assistant Coach

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

2026: "Los Pies en la Tierra" exhibition travelled to other areas of Spain

In 2026, Alcaraz's foundation's exhibition "Los Pies en la Tierra" traveled to other areas of Spain, including Madrid and Seville.

2026: Monte-Carlo Masters Title for Sinner

In 2026, Sinner defeated Alcaraz in straight sets to claim the title at the Monte-Carlo Masters in their first meeting of the year, further intensifying their rivalry.

2026: Maiden Australian Open Final

In the semifinals of the 2026 Australian Open, Alcaraz defeated Zverev in a five-set match, despite struggling with cramps. The match lasted 5 hours and 27 minutes, making it the longest Australian Open semifinal in history, and led to Alcaraz proceeding to his first Australian Open final.