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 holds the world No. 1 ranking in men's singles, a position he notably secured as the year-end No. 1 in 2022. Alcaraz boasts an impressive record with 24 ATP Tour singles titles. His major achievements include securing six grand slam titles, winning twice at the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open, showcasing his dominance across different court surfaces.

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1973: Carlos Alcaraz became the 20th teenager to break into the top-10 since rankings were established in 1973

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

1990: Youngest US Open champion since Pete Sampras in 1990

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

2002: First player born before 2002 to win an ATP Tour match

In February 2020, Carlos Alcaraz became the first player born before 2002 to win an ATP Tour match

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 Person Born in 2003 to Win a Match at a Major

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

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

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

2004: Youngest Match Winner Record

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

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

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

April 2005: Youngest Since Nadal to break into Top 10

On 25 April 2022, Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest to enter top 10 in ATP ranking since Rafael Nadal in April 2005.

2005: Youngest men's major champion since Nadal at the 2005 French Open

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

2005: Youngest Man to Qualify since Djokovic

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

2005: Youngest Male Player to Enter Top 5 Since Nadal

On July 25, Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest male player to enter the top 5 in ATP ranking since Nadal in 2005.

February 2018: First Professional Tennis Event

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

September 2018: Alcaraz begins training at the Ferrero Tennis Academy

In September 2018, fifteen-year-old Carlos Alcaraz relocated to Villena to commence training at the Ferrero Tennis Academy, under the guidance of Juan Carlos Ferrero, who became his personal coach.

2018: Professional Career Begins

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

April 2019: Challenger Debut and Victory Against Jannik Sinner

In April 2019, at 15 years old, 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 the age of 16, Carlos Alcaraz made his ATP main-draw debut at the Rio Open after receiving a wild card. He won his first match against Albert Ramos Viñolas, becoming the first player born in 2003 to win an ATP Tour match.

September 2020: First Qualifying Round at French Open

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

May 2021: Breaks into Top 100

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

May 2021: Madrid Open Wildcard and First Match Win

In May 2021, Carlos Alcaraz was granted a wildcard at the Madrid Open. He defeated Adrian Mannarino in the first round, becoming the youngest match winner in the tournament's history. He entered the top 100 on May 24, 2021.

2021: Australian Open Main Draw Debut

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

2021: Daniil Medvedev Wins US Open

In 2021, Daniil Medvedev was the champion of the US Open, later defeating Alcaraz in the 2023 US Open Semifinals.

January 2022: Alcaraz becomes a brand ambassador for Rolex

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

April 2022: Enters Top 10 After Barcelona Open

On 25 April 2022, Carlos Alcaraz entered the world top 10 for the first time after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Barcelona Open. He then won the title, and became the 20th teenager to break into the top-10 since rankings were established in 1973.

May 2022: Madrid Open Champion and Career-High Ranking

In May 2022, Carlos Alcaraz won the Madrid Open, defeating Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Alexander Zverev. He became the youngest champion in the tournament's history and reached a career-high ranking of world No. 6 on May 9, 2022.

2022: Ending Season Early Due to Injury

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz ended his season early due to an abdominal tear, forcing him to withdraw from the ATP Finals and the Davis Cup Finals. He ended the year as the youngest world No. 1 in the ATP era.

2022: Year-End No. 1 Ranking

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

2022: Alcaraz featured on Time 100 Next list

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

2022: First Major Title at US Open and World No. 1 Ranking

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz won his first major title at the US Open. He became the youngest man and the first male teenager in the Open Era to reach the world No. 1 singles ranking. He was named the Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year.

2022: Juan Carlos Ferrero wins ATP Coach of the Year Award

In 2022, Juan Carlos Ferrero won the ATP Coach of the Year Award, highlighting his successful partnership with Carlos Alcaraz.

January 2023: Alcaraz stars in Calvin Klein's 1996 underwear campaign

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

March 2023: Regaining World No. 1 Ranking

On March 20, 2023, Carlos Alcaraz regained the world No. 1 ranking after winning the Indian Wells tournament without dropping a set.

June 2023: Alcaraz becomes a brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton

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

2023: First loss to Sinner since 2023

At Wimbledon in 2025, Alcaraz lost to Jannik Sinner in four sets, which was his first loss to Sinner since 2023, and ended his 24-match win streak.

2023: Wimbledon and Cincinnati Finals against Djokovic

In 2023, Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in the Wimbledon final. One month later, Djokovic prevailed in the Cincinnati Open final after saving a championship point in a tightly contested three-set match.

2023: Wimbledon Title

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

2023: Alcaraz on winning and entertaining

In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz expressed his desire to win every match while also entertaining the audience with his on-court creativity and showmanship.

2023: 2023 French Open Semifinal

In the 2023 French Open semifinal, Djokovic won against Alcaraz in four sets, with Alcaraz faltering due to cramps.

March 3, 2024: Alcaraz plays against 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.

April 2024: Launch of the Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Foundation

In April 2024, Carlos Alcaraz announced the launch of the Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Foundation, with the aim of improving the lives of 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 the importance of equal opportunities for children.

December 2024: Samuel López joins Alcaraz's coaching team

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

2024: Longest Time on Court in Major History

Carlos Alcaraz spent the longest time on court in major history at 23 hours and 39 minutes, until Medvedev broke the record at the 2024 Australian Open.

2024: Paris Summer Olympics

In 2024, Alcaraz competed in both doubles (partnering Rafael Nadal) and singles at the Paris Summer Olympics. He reached the quarterfinals in doubles and won a silver medal in singles, losing to Djokovic in the final.

2024: Quarterfinal and Round of Sixteen Losses

In 2024, Alcaraz lost in the quarterfinals of the Shanghai Masters and in the round of sixteen at the Paris Masters. He also exited the ATP Finals in the round robin stage. The Netherlands knocked out the Spanish Davis Cup team in the quarterfinals, marking the end of Rafael Nadal's career.

2024: China Open Victory and World No. 2 Ranking Reclaimed

In 2024, Alcaraz won the China Open, defeating Jannik Sinner in the final, snapping Sinner's 15-match win streak. He reclaimed the world No. 2 ranking and became the first player to win an ATP 500 title on every surface.

2024: Australian Open Quarterfinal Appearance

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

2024: Alcaraz speaks out against the length of the tennis calendar

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

2024: French Open, Wimbledon, and Paris Olympics Silver Medal

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

2024: Wimbledon and Olympics Finals against Djokovic

In the summer of 2024, Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in the Wimbledon final, but Djokovic defeated Alcaraz in the Olympics final. Sports historian Steve Flink called the Olympics final "the best two-set match I have ever seen".

April 2025: Alcaraz described as "arguably the most interesting athlete in the world"

In April 2025, Carlos Alcaraz was described by Barney Ronay for The Guardian as "arguably the most interesting athlete in the world right now".

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

On April 23, 2025, the Netflix show 'Carlos Alcaraz: My Way,' documenting his 2024 season, was released. The series explores the conflict between Alcaraz and his team as he balances tennis history with his personal life.

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June 2025: Alcaraz becomes an ambassador for Danone and Evian

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

July 2025: Alcaraz becomes a brand 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's earnings from endorsements

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

2025: Rotterdam Open Title

In 2025, Alcaraz won his first title of the season and first indoor hardcourt title at the Rotterdam Open, defeating Alex de Minaur in the final.

2025: Fran Rubio appointed as additional physiotherapist

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

2025: Fifth and Sixth Major Titles

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 supports Sara Sorribes Tormo and advocates for revenue sharing

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

2025: Australian and US Open matches against Djokovic

In 2025, Djokovic defeated Alcaraz in the Australian Open quarterfinals, but Alcaraz took revenge in the US Open semifinals, recording his first win over Djokovic on hardcourt.