Childhood and Education Journey of Carlos Alcaraz in Timeline

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Carlos Alcaraz

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Carlos Alcaraz. A timeline of key moments.

Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is a Spanish professional tennis player currently ranked world No. 1. He finished as the year-end No. 1 in 2022 and 2025. Alcaraz has won 25 ATP Tour–level singles titles, including seven majors and eight Masters titles. Notably, he is the ninth and youngest man to complete the Career Grand Slam in singles.

May 2003: Carlos Alcaraz's Birth

In May 2003, Carlos Alcaraz Garfia was born in El Palmar, Murcia, Spain, to parents Carlos Alcaraz González and Virginia Garfia Escandón.

September 2018: Training at Ferrero Tennis Academy

In September 2018, Carlos Alcaraz moved to Villena to train at the Ferrero Tennis Academy under Juan Carlos Ferrero, who became his personal coach.

2018: Started tennis career

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

April 2024: Launch of Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Foundation

In April 2024, Carlos Alcaraz launched the Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Foundation to improve the lives of disadvantaged children.

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

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.