How education and upbringing influenced the life of Carlos Alcaraz. A timeline of key moments.
Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is a Spanish professional tennis player who has achieved the world No. 1 ranking in men's singles by the ATP. He has secured 17 ATP Tour-level singles titles, which include four major titles and five Masters 1000 titles, marking him as a prominent figure in contemporary tennis.
In May 2003, Carlos Alcaraz Garfia was born, marking the beginning of his life and eventual tennis career.
Carlos Alcaraz made his top-10 debut exactly 17 years after Rafael Nadal made his top-10 debut on April 2005.
In September 2018, Alcaraz relocated to Villena to begin his training at the Ferrero Tennis Academy, a significant step in his development as a professional tennis player.
In 2019, Juan Carlos Ferrero declined coaching offers from top players to coach the then sixteen-year-old Alcaraz, demonstrating a strong commitment to his development.
In January 2022, Carlos Alcaraz became a brand ambassador for Rolex, enhancing his endorsement portfolio.
In January 2023, Alcaraz became an ambassador for Calvin Klein, specifically for their 1996 underwear campaign.
In June 2023, Alcaraz became a brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton, marking another significant endorsement deal.
In 2023, Alcaraz said he considered Ferrero a "second father".
In April 2024, Carlos Alcaraz announced the launch of the Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Foundation, focused on improving the lives of disadvantaged children.
In December 2024, Samuel López was announced to be joining Alcaraz's team to work under Ferrero as a second coach, adding to his support structure.