Carlos Alcaraz's Success and Achievements in Timeline
A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Carlos Alcaraz.
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.
1990: Youngest US Open Champion Since Sampras
In 2022, Alcaraz became the youngest US Open men's champion since Pete Sampras in 1990.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: Wimbledon Title
In 2023, Alcaraz secured his second major title at Wimbledon, defeating Djokovic in the final.
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: 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: 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.
