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, finishing as the year-end No. 1 in 2022. Alcaraz has secured 21 ATP Tour-level singles titles, a testament to his skill and dominance in the sport. His achievements include winning five major titles and seven ATP 1000 titles, solidifying his position as one of the top players in the world.

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1963: Youngest US Open Quarterfinalist Since Koch

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

April 1973: 20th Teenager to Break into Top 10 Since Rankings Established

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

1973: Youngest to Beat Top 3 Since ATP Rankings Began

At the 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 Since Chang and Sampras

At the US Open in 2021, Alcaraz became the youngest man in the US Open fourth round since Michael Chang and Pete Sampras in 1989.

1990: Youngest Grand Slam Quarterfinalist Since Chang

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 Sampras

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

1992: Youngest in Major Fourth Round Since Medvedev

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

2002: Lleyton Hewitt's Wimbledon Victory

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

2002: First to Win ATP Tour Match Before Anyone Born in 2002

In February 2020, Carlos Alcaraz won an ATP Tour match before anyone born in 2002.

2003: First 2003 Born Player to Reach Challenger Title Match

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

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

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

2003: First 2003 Born Player to Win Challenger

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

2003: First 2003 Born Player to Win ATP Tour Match

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

2004: Youngest to Reach Third Round Since Nadal

Alcaraz was the youngest man to reach the third round at Roland Garros in twenty nine years, and the youngest to do so at any slam since Nadal in 2004.

2004: Youngest Match Winner Record Broken

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

2004: Youngest Player to Win Against World Number 1 Since 2004

The day after his 19th birthday at the Madrid Open, Alcaraz beat the world No. 1 and top seed Novak Djokovic in the semifinals for his 6th straight top-10 win, and became the youngest player to win a match against a world No. 1 since 2004.

April 2005: Youngest to Break into Top 10 Since Nadal

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

2005: Youngest Male Player to Enter Top 5 Since Nadal

Alcaraz became the youngest male player to enter the top 5 since Nadal in 2005 on July 25, 2022.

2005: Youngest Masters 1000 Champion Since Nadal

At the Miami Open, Alcaraz became the youngest Masters 1000 champion since Rafael Nadal at the 2005 Monte Carlo Masters.

2005: Youngest Qualifier Since Djokovic

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

2008: Youngest Tour-Level Champion Since Nishikori

In July, Alcaraz won the Croatia Open Umag, becoming the youngest tour-level champion since Kei Nishikori in 2008.

2009: Youngest Winner Since Category Creation

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

2017: Roger Federer's Win at Indian Wells

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

February 2018: First Professional Tennis Event

In February 2018, at age 14, Carlos Alcaraz participated in his first professional tennis event as a qualifier at the Spain F5 ITF Futures in Murcia, where he reached the quarterfinals and earned his first ATP points.

September 2018: Training at Ferrero Tennis Academy

In September 2018, Carlos Alcaraz began training at the Ferrero Tennis Academy in Villena.

2018: Professional Career Begins

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, where he won his first-round match against Jannik Sinner and became the first player born in 2003 to win a Challenger match.

February 2020: ATP Main-Draw Debut

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

May 2021: Breaks into Top 100

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

2021: Australian Open Main Draw Debut

In 2021, Alcaraz made his debut in the main draw of a slam tournament at the Australian Open and progressed past the first round, being the only teenager and the first person born in 2003 to win a match at a major.

2021: Daniil Medvedev's US Open Victory

In 2021, Daniil Medvedev won the US Open, later defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the 2023 US Open semifinals.

January 2022: Brand ambassador for Rolex

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

February 2022: First ATP 500 Title and Top 20 Ranking

In February 2022, Alcaraz won his first ATP 500 title at the Rio Open and entered the top 20 in the singles rankings on February 21, 2022.

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: Enters Top 10 and Wins Barcelona Open

On April 25, 2022, Carlos Alcaraz entered the top 10 in the rankings after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Barcelona Open. He later won the title by defeating Pablo Carreño Busta.

May 2022: Madrid Open Champion and Career-High Ranking

In May 2022, Alcaraz won the Madrid Open, defeating multiple top players and achieving a career-high ranking of world No. 6 on May 9, 2022.

July 2022: New Career High Ranking

On July 25, 2022, Alcaraz reached a new career-high ranking of world no. 5 after reaching the final at the Hamburg Open.

2022: Next Gen ATP Finals

Alcaraz qualified to play the Next Gen ATP Finals again in 2022, but did not play it as he would also qualify for the ATP Finals.

2022: Last Five-Set Loss at Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz's last loss in five sets was at the 2022 Australian Open.

2022: First Major Win at US Open

In 2022, Alcaraz won his first major title at the US Open, marking a significant career milestone.

2022: US Open Champion and World No. 1

In 2022, Alcaraz won the US Open, defeating Casper Ruud in the final, and became the youngest No. 1 in the history of the ATP Rankings.

2022: Year-End No. 1

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

2022: Madrid Open Semifinals Victory Over Nadal

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz prevailed against Nadal in the Madrid Open semifinals.

2022: Featured on the Time 100 Next list

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz was featured on the Time 100 Next list.

2022: US Open Quarterfinal Victory Over Sinner

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz won against Jannik Sinner in the US Open quarterfinal.

January 2023: Brand ambassador for Calvin Klein

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

March 2023: Triumph at Indian Wells and Reclaiming World No. 1 Ranking

In March 2023, Carlos Alcaraz secured his eighth career title and third ATP 1000 title at Indian Wells, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final without dropping a set. This victory broke Medvedev's 19-match winning streak and made Alcaraz the youngest man to win both legs of the Sunshine Double, leading to him regaining the world No. 1 ranking on March 20, 2023.

June 2023: Brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton

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

2023: Next Gen ATP Finals

Alcaraz qualified to play the Next Gen ATP Finals again in 2023, but did not play it as he would also qualify for the ATP Finals.

2023: Wimbledon Title

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

2023: Wimbledon Victory and Cincinnati Open Final

In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final and one month later, they fought another epic at the 2023 Cincinnati Open final, with Djokovic prevailing.

2023: French Open Semifinal Loss to Djokovic

In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz faced Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of the French Open, losing in four sets after experiencing cramps during the match.

2023: US Open and Cincinnati Masters Performance

In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz reached the Cincinnati final, losing to Novak Djokovic in a lengthy three-set match, recognized as one of the toughest in Djokovic's career. At the US Open, Alcaraz, the defending champion, lost in the semifinals to Daniil Medvedev and subsequently lost the no. 1 ranking to Novak Djokovic. He withdrew from the Davis Cup Finals due to tiredness.

2023: Rematch and Wimbledon Defense

In July 2023, Alcaraz defended his Wimbledon title by defeating Novak Djokovic.

March 3, 2024: Played against Rafael Nadal 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, aiming to improve the lives of disadvantaged children, headquartered in El Palmar and partnering with local schools.

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: Samuel López Joins Coaching Team

In December 2024, Samuel López joined Carlos Alcaraz's coaching team.

2024: Major Titles and Olympic Medal

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.

2024: Alcaraz's Victories Over Sinner

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner met three times with Alcaraz winning all three matches, including the final of the China Open.

2024: Paris Summer Olympics Performance

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz competed in the Paris Summer Olympics, reaching the quarterfinals in doubles with Rafael Nadal and winning a silver medal in singles after losing to Djokovic in the final.

2024: ATP Finals Exit and Davis Cup Knockout

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz exited the ATP Finals in the round-robin stage and was knocked out of the Davis Cup quarterfinals. He finished the year ranked world no. 3 despite winning two majors.

2024: Australian Open Quarterfinals

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, marking his best career run at the tournament, before losing to Alexander Zverev in four sets.

2024: Spoke out against the length of the tennis calendar

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz voiced concerns about the demanding tennis calendar, citing frequent injuries and joking about the physical toll on players.

2024: Return Game Strength

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz won nearly a third of his opponents' service games.

2024: China Open Victory and Ranking Reclaimed

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz won the China Open by defeating Jannik Sinner, snapping Sinner's 15-match win streak and reclaiming the world no. 2 ranking. This win also made Alcaraz the first player in ATP Tour history to win an ATP 500 singles title on every surface.

2024: Wimbledon Victory and Olympics Loss to Djokovic

In the summer of 2024, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic played in two high-profile finals. On July 14, Alcaraz won against Djokovic in straight sets at Wimbledon. On August 4, Djokovic defeated Alcaraz in the Olympics final.

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

On April 23, 2025, the Netflix show Carlos Alcaraz: My Way, which documented his 2024 season, was released. The three-part series focused on conflict between Alcaraz and his team as he attempted to balance his ambition to make tennis history with the normal life of a 21-year-old.

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June 2025: Only 5 Set Loss of Career

As of June 2025, Alcaraz's defeat in the third round of the Australian Open remains the only five-set loss of his career.

June 2025: Ambassador for Danone and Evian

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

2025: French Open Title

In 2025, Alcaraz claimed a fifth major title at the French Open, overcoming Jannik Sinner in the final.

2025: Australian Open Quarterfinal Loss to Djokovic

In 2025, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic faced each other in the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, with Djokovic winning in four sets.

2025: Appointment of Fran Rubio

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

2025: Rotterdam Open Victory and Australian Open Quarterfinal Loss

In 2025, Carlos Alcaraz started the year at the Australian Open, losing in the quarterfinals to Novak Djokovic. He then won his first title of the season and first indoor hardcourt title at the Rotterdam Open, defeating Alex de Minaur in the final, becoming the first Spanish player to win this title.

2025: Supported Sara Sorribes Tormo's decision and advocated for revenue distribution

In 2025, Carlos Alcaraz supported Sara Sorribes Tormo's decision to take a break from tennis for her health. He also joined a letter with other top players advocating for a greater share of slam revenue to be distributed among all competitors.