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 finished as the year-end No. 1 in 2022. Alcaraz has secured 24 ATP Tour singles titles, including six majors: two French Open titles, two Wimbledon titles, and two US Open titles.

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1973: 20th Teenager to Break Top 10

In April 2022, Alcaraz became the 20th teenager to break into the top-10 since rankings were established in 1973.

1990: Youngest US Open Champion Since Sampras

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

2002: Achieved feat before anyone born in 2002

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

2003: First 2003-born Player Win

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

2003: First 2003-born to win a match at a major

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

2004: Youngest to reach third round since Nadal

In 2021, Alcaraz qualified for the French Open and made it to the third round of the main draw, the youngest to do so at any major since Nadal in 2004.

2004: Breaks Nadal's Record

In May 2021, at the Madrid Open, Alcaraz became the youngest match winner in the tournament's history, breaking a record set by Rafael Nadal in 2004.

2004: Youngest win against No. 1 Since Nadal

In May 2022, Alcaraz became the youngest player to win a match against a world No. 1 since Rafael Nadal defeated Roger Federer at the Miami Open in 2004.

April 2005: Youngest Top 10 Since Nadal

In April 2022, Alcaraz became the youngest player to break into the top-10 since Rafael 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

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

2005: Youngest to enter top 5 since Nadal

In July 2022, after reaching the final of the Hamburg Open, Alcaraz became the youngest male player to enter the top 5 since Nadal in 2005.

2008: Youngest ATP Champion Since Nishikori

In July 2021, Alcaraz won the Croatia Open Umag, becoming the youngest ATP champion since Kei Nishikori in 2008.

2009: Youngest winner of an ATP 500 since 2009

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

February 2018: First Professional Tennis Event

In February 2018, at the age of 14, Alcaraz played his first professional tennis event as a qualifier at the Spain F5 ITF Futures in Murcia and reached the quarterfinals.

2018: Professional Career Began

In 2018, Carlos Alcaraz began his professional career at age 14.

April 2019: Challenger Debut

In April 2019, at the age of 15, Alcaraz made his Challenger debut at the JC Ferrero Challenger in Villena, after receiving a wild card and won his first round match against Jannik Sinner.

February 2020: ATP Main-Draw 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 and defeated Albert Ramos Viñolas.

September 2020: First Major Qualifying Round

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

May 2021: Madrid Open Wildcard and Nadal Match

In May 2021, Alcaraz received a wildcard at the Madrid Open and defeated Adrian Mannarino, becoming the youngest match winner. He then lost to Rafael Nadal in their first career meeting on Alcaraz's eighteenth birthday.

May 2021: Top 100 Ranking

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

2021: Australian Open Main Draw Debut

In 2021, Alcaraz made his debut in the main draw of a major tournament as a successful qualifier at the Australian Open, and defeated Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round.

January 2022: Alcaraz Becomes Rolex Brand Ambassador in January 2022

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

February 2022: First ATP 500 Title

On 21 February 2022, Alcaraz won his first ATP 500 title at the Rio Open, defeating Diego Schwartzman in the final, and entered the top 20 in the singles rankings.

April 2022: Enters Top 10

On 25 April 2022, Alcaraz defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas to enter the world top 10 for the first time.

May 2022: Madrid Open Champion

In May 2022, Alcaraz won the Madrid Open, defeating Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Alexander Zverev to become the youngest champion in the tournament's history and climbed to world No. 6 in the rankings on 9 May 2022.

2022: Year-End No. 1

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz finished as the year-end No. 1 in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).

2022: Alcaraz's Five-Set Record and Consistency in 2022

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz had a 14-1 record in five-set matches, with a 93.3% success rate. His last five-set loss was at the 2022 Australian Open. He has faced criticism for inconsistency and admits he needs to enjoy playing to perform well.

2022: Madrid Open Semifinals Victory

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz prevailed against Nadal and Djokovic at the Madrid Open semifinals, becoming the first and only man to secure back-to-back victories against Nadal and Djokovic on clay.

2022: US Open Quarterfinal Win

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz won against Jannik Sinner at the US Open quarterfinal, en route to the title in five sets after saving a match point.

2022: Ferrero Wins ATP Coach of the Year Award in 2022

In 2022, Juan Carlos Ferrero, Carlos Alcaraz's coach, won the ATP Coach of the Year Award. Alcaraz considers Ferrero a "second father."

January 2023: Alcaraz Stars in Calvin Klein Campaign in January 2023

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

March 2023: Regaining World No. 1 Ranking

In March 2023, Carlos Alcaraz won the Indian Wells tournament without dropping a set, becoming the ninth and youngest man to win both legs of the Sunshine Double. As a result, he regained the world No. 1 ranking on 20 March 2023.

June 2023: Alcaraz Becomes Louis Vuitton Brand Ambassador in June 2023

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

2023: Wimbledon Win

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

2023: Wimbledon and Cincinnati Finals

In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in the Wimbledon final and lost to Djokovic in the Cincinnati Open final.

2023: Alcaraz's On-Court Philosophy in 2023

In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz emphasized the importance of having fun and entertaining the audience while playing tennis. He acknowledged the balance between winning and creating memorable moments during his matches.

April 2024: Launch of the Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Foundation in April 2024

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 partners with local schools.

December 12, 2024: Alcaraz Inaugurates Foundation Exhibition in December 2024

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

December 2024: Samuel López joins Alcaraz's coaching team in December 2024

In December 2024, Samuel López, formerly part of Juan Carlos Ferrero's coaching team, joined Carlos Alcaraz's team as a second coach, working under Ferrero.

2024: Olympic Silver Medal

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz competed in the Paris Summer Olympics, reaching the final in singles but losing to Djokovic in the gold medal match. He became the youngest ever silver medalist in men's singles.

2024: Alcaraz's 2024 Victories Over Sinner

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz won all three matches he played against Jannik Sinner: a semifinal at Indian Wells, a semifinal at Roland Garros, and the final of the China Open.

2024: China Open Victory and Ranking Reclaimed

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz won the China Open, defeating Jannik Sinner in the final. He reclaimed the world No. 2 ranking from Alexander Zverev. He also became the first player in ATP Tour history to win an ATP 500 singles title on every surface.

2024: French Open, Wimbledon and Paris Olympics

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz won the French Open and Wimbledon, followed by a silver medal at the Paris Olympics.

2024: Alcaraz's Serving and Returning in 2024

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz's serve was noted for its power, ranging from 115 to 135 mph, but lacked precision. His second serve had a high topspin for a high bounce. Despite being an elite returner, winning nearly a third of his opponents' service games, his serve was seen as a relative weakness.

2024: Wimbledon and Olympic Finals

In the summer of 2024, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in the Wimbledon final and was defeated by Djokovic in the Olympics final.

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

On April 23, 2025, the Netflix show "Carlos Alcaraz: My Way" was released, documenting his 2024 season. The three-part series highlighted the conflict between Alcaraz and his team as he balanced his tennis ambitions with his personal life, and included appearances by tennis greats.

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June 2025: Alcaraz Becomes Danone and Evian Ambassador in June 2025

In June 2025, Carlos Alcaraz became an ambassador for Danone, a multinational food company, and Evian, a French mineral water brand owned by Danone.

July 2025: Alcaraz Becomes YoPRO and Oikos Brand Ambassador in July 2025

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's Earnings in August 2025

In August 2025, Sportico estimated Carlos Alcaraz earned more via endorsements than any other active tennis player. Forbes estimated he was the highest-paid active tennis player for the second year running, combining endorsements and prize money.

2025: Slam Finals Against Sinner

In 2025, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner met for three consecutive slam finals: the French Open (won by Alcaraz), Wimbledon (won by Sinner), and the US Open (won by Alcaraz).

2025: Fran Rubio Appointed Additional Physiotherapist in 2025

In 2025, Carlos Alcaraz appointed Fran Rubio, a childhood friend, as an additional physiotherapist to his team, which already includes a physical trainer, physiotherapist, doctor, agent, hitting partner, and sports psychologist.

2025: French Open and US Open Wins

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

2025: Alcaraz Advocates for Player Welfare in 2025

In 2025, Carlos 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 more revenue to all players.

2025: Australian Open and Rotterdam Open

In 2025, Carlos Alcaraz was defeated by Novak Djokovic in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open. In February 2025, Alcaraz won his first title of the season and first indoor hardcourt title of his career at the Rotterdam Open.

2025: French Open Victory

In 2025, Carlos Alcaraz won the French Open, his fourth title of the season. The final was the longest French Open final of all time. It was the first time Alcaraz had ever come back from two sets to love down.

2025: Monte-Carlo, Italian Open and Barcelona Open results

In 2025, Carlos Alcaraz won the Monte-Carlo Masters, his second title of the season and sixth career Masters 1000 title. He lost in the final of the Barcelona Open, and then withdrew from the Madrid Open due to injuries. Alcaraz then won the Italian Open, becoming the third man to win every modern big title on clay.

2025: Djokovic-Alcaraz Matches in 2025

In 2025, Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz played twice. Djokovic won in four sets at the Australian Open quarterfinals, maintaining his unbeaten record against Alcaraz on hardcourt, while Alcaraz won at the US Open semifinals, in straight sets, marking his first win against Djokovic on hardcourt. Their US Open match had the most expensive tickets in the tournament's history, and it completed a set of meetings at each of the four majors, a feat not achieved by the Federer-Nadal rivalry.