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 who has achieved the world No. 1 ranking in men's singles by the ATP, finishing as the year-end No. 1 in 2022. He has secured 19 ATP Tour-level singles titles, prominently including four major titles and seven ATP 1000 titles, marking him as one of the prominent players in the world.

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1963: Youngest US Open men's quarterfinalist

At the US Open, Alcaraz became the youngest US Open men's quarterfinalist in the Open Era since Thomaz Koch in 1963.

April 1973: 20th teen to break into top 10 overall since rankings were established in 1973

On 25 April 2022, Alcaraz became the 20th teen to break into top 10 overall since rankings were established in 1973

1989: Youngest man in the US Open fourth round since 1989

At the US Open, Alcaraz became the youngest man in the US Open fourth round since Michael Chang and Pete Sampras in 1989.

1990: Youngest Grand Slam tournament quarterfinalist

At the US Open, Alcaraz became the youngest Grand Slam tournament men's singles quarterfinalist since Michael Chang at the 1990 French Open.

1990: Youngest US Open champion since Pete Sampras in 1990

Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest men's US Open champion since Pete Sampras in 1990.

1992: Youngest man in a major fourth round since 1992

At the US Open, Alcaraz became the youngest man in a major fourth round since Andrei Medvedev at the 1992 French Open.

2002: First non-"Big 4" player to win Wimbledon since Lleyton Hewitt's victory in 2002.

In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz became the first non-"Big 4" player to win Wimbledon since Lleyton Hewitt's victory in 2002.

2003: First player born in 2003 to reach a Challenger title match

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

2003: First player born in 2003 to win an ATP Tour match

In February 2020, Alcaraz defeated Albert Ramos Viñolas, and became the first player born in 2003 to win an ATP Tour match.

2004: Breaking Nadal's Record

Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest match winner in the Madrid Open's history, defeating Adrian Mannarino and breaking Rafael Nadal's record from 2004.

2004: Youngest Spaniard to win an ATP Tour title

In July 2021, Alcaraz was the youngest Spaniard to win an ATP Tour title since Nadal claimed his first trophy in Sopot in 2004.

2004: Youngest player to win a match against a world No. 1 since 2004

In May 2022, Alcaraz became the youngest player to win a match against a world No. 1 since 2004.

April 2005: Youngest player to enter top 10 since Nadal in 2005

On 25 April 2022, Alcaraz became the youngest since Rafael Nadal also on 25 April 2005.

2005: Youngest player to enter top 5 since Nadal in 2005

In July 2022, Alcaraz became the youngest player to enter the top 5 in rankings since Nadal in 2005.

2008: Youngest tour-level champion since Kei Nishikori

In July 2021, Alcaraz became the youngest tour-level champion since 18-year-old Kei Nishikori won the Delray Beach Open in 2008.

2017: First player to win the tournament without dropping a set since Roger Federer in 2017.

In March 2023, Alcaraz became the first player to win the tournament without dropping a set since Roger Federer in 2017.

2018: Started professional career

In 2018, Carlos Alcaraz began his professional tennis career at the age of 15.

April 2019: Challenger Debut

In April 2019, at the age of 15, Carlos Alcaraz made his Challenger debut at the JC Ferrero Challenger in Villena, after receiving a wild card.

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.

May 2021: Broke into Top 100

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

July 2021: First ATP Final and Title

In July 2021, Alcaraz reached his first ATP final at the Croatia Open Umag, defeating Albert Ramos Viñolas. He then won his maiden ATP title by defeating Richard Gasquet.

2021: 2021 Champion

In 2021, Daniil Medvedev won the US Open where Alcaraz lost in the semi-finals in 2023.

2021: Wimbledon Loss

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz suffered his earliest loss in a major since Wimbledon 2021, at the US Open.

January 2022: Rolex Brand Ambassador

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

February 2022: First ATP 500 Title

In February 2022, Alcaraz won his first ATP 500 title at the Rio Open.

March 2022: First ATP 1000 Title

In March 2022, Carlos Alcaraz won his first ATP 1000 title at the Miami Open at the age of 18.

April 2022: Entered Top 10 in Rankings

On 25 April 2022, Carlos Alcaraz entered the top 10 in rankings.

May 2022: Defeated Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic

In May 2022, at the Madrid Open, Alcaraz defeated Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

July 2022: New Career High Ranking

On 25 July 2022, Carlos Alcaraz achieved a new career-high of world No. 5.

2022: Five-Set Match Loss

As of 2022, Carlos Alcaraz has an impressive 12-1 record in five-set matches, with his only loss being at the 2022 Australian Open when he was eighteen years old.

2022: US Open Quarterfinal Win

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

2022: Year-End No. 1

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz finished the year as the world No. 1 in men's singles by the ATP.

2022: Madrid Open Semifinals Victory

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz played in the Madrid Open semifinals, where he 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: US Open Champion

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open, becoming the youngest No. 1 in the history of the ATP Rankings.

2022: Ended Year as Youngest World No. 1

In 2022, at the age of 19, Carlos Alcaraz ended the year as the youngest world No. 1 in the ATP era.

January 2023: Calvin Klein Ambassador

In January 2023, Carlos Alcaraz became ambassador for the American clothing brand Calvin Klein for its 1996 underwear campaign.

March 2023: Returned to World No. 1

On 20 March 2023, Alcaraz returned to world No. 1 after winning the Indian Wells Open.

June 2023: Louis Vuitton Brand Ambassador

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

2023: Second Major Title at Wimbledon

In 2023, Alcaraz secured his second major title at Wimbledon, defeating Novak Djokovic.

2023: Wimbledon, Cincinnati Open, ATP Finals

In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final. Later in the year, Djokovic won the Cincinnati Open final against Alcaraz and also overpowered him at the ATP Finals.

2023: French Open Semifinal Loss to Djokovic

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

2023: US Open Semifinal Loss

In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz reached the US Open semi-finals, where he lost in four sets to Daniil Medvedev. Following the tournament, he dropped to No. 2 in the rankings.

2023: Seventh Title at Argentina Open

In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz won his seventh title at the Argentina Open.

2023: Wimbledon Champion

In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz won the Wimbledon Championships, defeating Novak Djokovic in the final.

2023: Indian Wells and Miami

In 2023, as defending champion in Indian Wells, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Daniil Medvedev in the final to earn his first title since Wimbledon 2023. In Miami, he reached the quarterfinals but lost to Grigor Dimitrov, subsequently dropping to world No. 3.

2023: Paris Masters Round

In 2024, During the Paris Summer Olympics he beat Roman Safiullin (in a rematch of the 2023 Paris Masters second round)

April 2024: Launch of the Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Foundation

In April 2024, Carlos Alcaraz announced the launch of the Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Foundation to help disadvantaged children.

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, emphasizing equal opportunities for children.

December 2024: Addition of Samuel López to Coaching Team

In December 2024, it was announced that Samuel López would join Carlos Alcaraz's team as a second coach under Juan Carlos Ferrero.

2024: Paris Summer Olympics Result

During the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, Carlos Alcaraz reached the final and became the youngest silver medalist in men's singles at the Olympics, ultimately losing to Djokovic in straight sets.

2024: Third and Fourth Major Titles

In 2024, Alcaraz won his third and fourth major titles at the French Open and Wimbledon, followed by a silver medal at the Paris Olympics, where he lost in the final against Djokovic.

2024: Alcaraz vs Sinner Matches

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner met three times, with Alcaraz winning all three matches, including the final of the China Open which was the longest match in the tournament's history.

2024: Australian Open Quarterfinals

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz began his season at the Australian Open, reaching the quarterfinals, his best result at the tournament to that point. He was defeated by Alexander Zverev in four sets.

2024: Shanghai and Paris Masters, ATP Finals

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz lost in the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters and in the round of sixteen at the Paris Masters. He also participated in the ATP Finals, exiting in the round robin stage.

2024: Advocating for player welfare

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

2024: Cincinnati Open Upset and US Open Loss

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz was upset at the Cincinnati Open and broke a racket on court for the first time, issuing a public apology. At the US Open, he suffered an early second-round defeat. However, he later won the China Open title.

2024: Serving Stats

In 2024, it was noted that Carlos Alcaraz's first serve averages around 115 to 120 mph but lacks placement, while his second serve, with added topspin, reaches 93 to 106 mph. Despite a strong return game, his serve is considered a relative weakness. In 2024, he won nearly a third of his opponents' service games.

2024: Argentina Open and Rio Open

In February 2024, Carlos Alcaraz participated in the Argentina Open as the defending champion, eventually losing in the semifinal to Nicolás Jarry. He then retired from the Rio Open due to a right ankle injury. He announced a lateral sprain but expected to miss only a few days before Indian Wells.

2024: Summer Finals Against Djokovic

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

2025: 2025 Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz competed at the 2025 Australian Open.

2025: Australian Open Quarterfinal

In 2025, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic met in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, where Djokovic prevailed in four sets.

2025: Appointment of Additional Physiotherapist

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

2025: Supporting Sara Sorribes Tormo

In 2025, Carlos Alcaraz supported Sara Sorribes Tormo's decision to take a break from tennis for health reasons and joined other players in advocating for a greater share of revenue for all players.

2025: Australian Open, Rotterdam Open, and Qatar Open

In 2025, Carlos Alcaraz was defeated by Novak Djokovic in the Australian Open quarterfinals. He won his first title of the season at the Rotterdam Open, becoming the first Spanish player to win this title. He also debuted at the Qatar Open, losing in the quarterfinals.

2025: Italian Open Victory and French Open

In 2025, Carlos Alcaraz won the Italian Open against Jannik Sinner, snapping Sinner's 26-match winning streak. They are set to play in a Grand Slam final for the first time at the 2025 French Open.