Full History Of Carlos Alcaraz In Timeline From 1963

1963: Youngest US Open Men's Quarterfinalist in the Open Era

At the US Open, Alcaraz became the youngest US Open men's quarterfinalist in the Open Era, the youngest at the tournament since 18-year-old Thomaz Koch in 1963.

1973: Teen to Break into Top 10

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

1989: Youngest Man in US Open Fourth Round Since Chang and Sampras

At the US Open, Alcaraz became the youngest man in the US Open fourth round since 17-year-old Michael Chang and 18-year-old 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 18-year-old Michael Chang at the 1990 French Open.

1990: Youngest US Open Champion Since Sampras

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

1992: Youngest Man in Major Fourth Round Since Medvedev

At the US Open, Alcaraz became the youngest man in a major fourth round since 17-year-old Andrei Medvedev at the 1992 French Open.

2002: First Non-Big 4 Player to Win Wimbledon Since Hewitt

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

May 2003: Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Born

In May 2003, Carlos Alcaraz Garfia was born, marking the beginning of his life and eventual tennis career.

2003: First Born in 2003 to Reach Challenger Title Match

Alcaraz was the first player born in 2003 to reach a Challenger title match, highlighting his early success on the tour.

2003: First Player Born in 2003 to Win Challenger Match

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

2004: Madrid Open Youngest Match Winner

Alcaraz became the youngest match winner in the Madrid Open's history, surpassing Rafael Nadal's record from 2004.

2004: Youngest Player to Win Against World Number 1

At the Madrid Open, Alcaraz became the youngest player to win a match against a world No. 1 since 2004 by defeating Novak Djokovic.

2004: Youngest Spaniard to Win ATP Tour Title Since Nadal

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

April 2005: Nadal's Top 10 Debut

Carlos Alcaraz made his top-10 debut exactly 17 years after Rafael Nadal made his top-10 debut on April 2005.

2005: Youngest to Enter Top 5 Since Nadal

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

2008: Youngest Champion Since Nishikori

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

2017: Player to win Indian Wells Without Dropping a Set Since Federer

At Indian Wells Open, Alcaraz became the first player to win the tournament without dropping a set since Roger Federer in 2017.

September 2018: Move to Ferrero Tennis Academy

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.

2018: Professional Debut

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

April 2019: Challenger Debut and First Win

In April 2019, at age 15, Alcaraz debuted at the JC Ferrero Challenger in Villena, securing his first win against Jannik Sinner and becoming the first player born in 2003 to win a Challenger match.

2019: Ferrero's Coaching Commitment

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.

February 2020: ATP Main-Draw Debut and First Win

In February 2020, at 16, Alcaraz debuted in the ATP main draw at the Rio Open, defeating Albert Ramos Viñolas, and becoming the first player born in 2003 to win an ATP Tour match.

May 2021: Top 100 Ranking

In May 2021, Alcaraz entered the top 100 in the ATP rankings, signaling a significant milestone in his career.

July 2021: Maiden ATP Title

In July 2021, Alcaraz won his maiden ATP title at the Croatia Open Umag, defeating Richard Gasquet to become the youngest tour-level champion since Kei Nishikori in 2008.

2021: Medvedev US Open Champion

In 2023, Alcaraz lost to 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals of the US Open.

2021: Earliest Major Loss

In 2024, Alcaraz suffered a shocking second-round defeat in straight sets to Botic van de Zandschulp, his earliest loss in a major since Wimbledon 2021.

January 2022: Rolex Brand Ambassador

In January 2022, Carlos Alcaraz became a brand ambassador for Rolex, enhancing his endorsement portfolio.

February 2022: First ATP 500 Title & 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.

March 2022: First Masters 1000 Title

In March 2022, Alcaraz won his first Masters 1000 title at the Miami Open at the age of 18, marking a significant achievement in his burgeoning career.

April 2022: Enters Top 10 in Rankings

On 25 April 2022, Alcaraz entered the top 10 in the rankings for the first time, following his quarterfinal win against Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Barcelona Open.

May 2022: Madrid Open Champion

In May 2022, Alcaraz won the Madrid Open, defeating Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Alexander Zverev in succession, marking a significant triumph in his career.

July 2022: New Career-High Ranking of World No. 5

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

2022: 2022 Madrid Masters semifinals

At the 2022 Madrid Masters semifinals, Alcaraz 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: Youngest Year-End No. 1

In 2022, Alcaraz ended the year as the youngest and first teenage world No. 1 in the ATP era.

2022: 2022 US Open Quarterfinal

In 2022, Alcaraz won the US Open quarterfinal against Sinner in five sets after saving a match point.

2022: US Open Title and World No. 1

In 2022, Alcaraz won the US Open, becoming the youngest No. 1 in ATP Rankings history and the first teenager in the Open Era to top the men's rankings.

2022: ATP Coach of the Year Award

In 2022, Juan Carlos Ferrero won the ATP Coach of the Year Award, recognizing the success and impact of his partnership with Alcaraz.

January 2023: Calvin Klein Ambassador

In January 2023, Alcaraz became an ambassador for Calvin Klein, specifically for their 1996 underwear campaign.

March 2023: Indian Wells Title and Return to World No. 1

In March 2023, Alcaraz won the Indian Wells Open, defeating Daniil Medvedev, and returned to world No. 1 on 20 March 2023.

June 2023: Louis Vuitton Brand Ambassador

In June 2023, Alcaraz became a brand ambassador for Louis Vuitton, marking another significant endorsement deal.

2023: Defeated by Djokovic at French Open

At the 2023 French Open, Alcaraz was defeated by Novak Djokovic in the semifinals, after suffering cramps.

2023: Paris Masters Second Round Rematch

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

2023: 2023 Wimbledon Final and Cincinnati Masters

In 2023, Alcaraz defeated Djokovic in the Wimbledon final, ending his hopes for the calendar Grand Slam. Djokovic then prevailed in the Cincinnati Masters final, saving a championship point.

2023: Remarks on Playing Style

In 2023, Alcaraz discussed his on-court philosophy, emphasizing both winning and entertaining the audience.

2023: Loss to Medvedev at US Open Semifinals

In 2023, Alcaraz lost to Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals of the US Open, ending his title defense.

2023: Alcaraz considers Ferrero a "second father"

In 2023, Alcaraz said he considered Ferrero a "second father".

2023: Wimbledon Title

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

2023: 2023 French Open Semifinals

In 2023, Djokovic won against Alcaraz in four sets, with the match competitive until Alcaraz faltered at the start of the third set due to cramps from mental pressure and physical intensity.

March 3, 2024: The Netflix Slam

On March 3, 2024, Alcaraz played against Rafael Nadal in The Netflix Slam, a live-streamed tennis match in Las Vegas.

April 2024: Launch of Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Foundation

In April 2024, Carlos Alcaraz announced the launch of the Carlos Alcaraz Garfia Foundation, focused on improving the lives of disadvantaged children.

December 2024: Samuel López Joins Alcaraz's Coaching Team

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.

2024: Paris Summer Olympics

During the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics, Alcaraz reached the final, becoming the youngest silver medalist in men's singles, but ultimately lost to Novak Djokovic in straight sets.

2024: French Open and Wimbledon Titles, Olympic Silver Medal

In 2024, Alcaraz clinched his third and fourth major titles at the French Open and Wimbledon, followed by an Olympic silver medal at the Paris Olympics, marking a year of significant achievements.

2024: Shanghai Open, Paris Masters, and ATP Finals

In 2024, Alcaraz experienced quarterfinal and round of sixteen losses at the Shanghai Open and Paris Masters, respectively. He also participated in the ATP Finals despite feeling unwell, exiting in the round-robin stage.

2024: Cincinnati Open Upset and US Open Defeat

In 2024, Alcaraz was upset at the Cincinnati Open and suffered an early defeat at the US Open. He later won the China Open, achieving a unique milestone.

2024: Alcaraz vs Sinner Rivalry in 2024

In 2024, Alcaraz won all three matches against Jannik Sinner, including the China Open final, which was the longest match in the tournament's history.

2024: Australian Open Quarterfinals

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz reached the quarterfinals of the Australian Open, marking his best run at the tournament. He was defeated by Alexander Zverev in four sets.

2024: Favorite shots

In 2024, he said, "My favorite shots are the forehand drop shot, the forehand passing shot, and I would say the backhand lob between the legs."

2024: Argentina Open and Rio Open

In February 2024, Alcaraz entered the Argentina Open as defending champion, reaching the semifinal. He then retired from the Rio Open due to a right ankle injury, diagnosed as a lateral sprain.

2024: Summer Finals vs. Djokovic

In the summer of 2024, Alcaraz and Djokovic played in two high-profile finals. Alcaraz won at Wimbledon in straight sets, but Djokovic won at the Olympics.