Carlos Alcaraz's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Carlos Alcaraz.

Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is a highly accomplished Spanish professional tennis player. He achieved the world No. 1 ranking in men's singles by the ATP, finishing as the year-end No. 1 in 2022. Alcaraz has secured 21 ATP Tour-level singles titles, a testament to his skill and dominance in the sport. His achievements include winning five major titles and seven ATP 1000 titles, solidifying his position as one of the top players in the world.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles

April 1973: 20th Teenager to Break into Top 10 Since Rankings Established

On April 25, 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 Sampras

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

2004: Youngest Player to Win Against World Number 1 Since 2004

The day after his 19th birthday at the Madrid Open, Alcaraz beat the world No. 1 and top seed Novak Djokovic in the semifinals for his 6th straight top-10 win, and became the youngest player to win a match against a world No. 1 since 2004.

April 2005: Youngest to Break into Top 10 Since Nadal

On April 25, 2022, Alcaraz became the youngest player to break into the top 10 since Rafael Nadal on April 25, 2005.

February 2022: First ATP 500 Title and 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 on February 21, 2022.

March 2022: First ATP 1000 Title

In March 2022, Carlos Alcaraz won his first ATP 1000 title at the Miami Open at the age of 18.

April 2022: Enters Top 10 and Wins Barcelona Open

On April 25, 2022, Carlos Alcaraz entered the top 10 in the rankings after defeating Stefanos Tsitsipas at the Barcelona Open. He later won the title by defeating Pablo Carreño Busta.

May 2022: Madrid Open Champion and Career-High Ranking

In May 2022, Alcaraz won the Madrid Open, defeating multiple top players and achieving a career-high ranking of world No. 6 on May 9, 2022.

2022: First Major Win at US Open

In 2022, Alcaraz won his first major title at the US Open, marking a significant career milestone.

2022: US Open Champion and World No. 1

In 2022, Alcaraz won the US Open, defeating Casper Ruud in the final, and became the youngest No. 1 in the history of the ATP Rankings.

2022: Year-End No. 1

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

2022: Madrid Open Semifinals Victory Over Nadal

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz prevailed against Nadal in the Madrid Open semifinals.

2022: Featured on the Time 100 Next list

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

2022: US Open Quarterfinal Victory Over Sinner

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz won against Jannik Sinner in the US Open quarterfinal.

2022: Ferrero Wins ATP Coach of the Year

In 2022, Juan Carlos Ferrero won the ATP Coach of the Year Award for coaching Carlos Alcaraz.

March 2023: Triumph at Indian Wells and Reclaiming World No. 1 Ranking

In March 2023, Carlos Alcaraz secured his eighth career title and third ATP 1000 title at Indian Wells, defeating Daniil Medvedev in the final without dropping a set. This victory broke Medvedev's 19-match winning streak and made Alcaraz the youngest man to win both legs of the Sunshine Double, leading to him regaining the world No. 1 ranking on March 20, 2023.

2023: Wimbledon Title

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

2023: Wimbledon Victory and Cincinnati Open Final

In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon final and one month later, they fought another epic at the 2023 Cincinnati Open final, with Djokovic prevailing.

2023: Rematch and Wimbledon Defense

In July 2023, Alcaraz defended his Wimbledon title by defeating Novak Djokovic.

2024: Major Titles and Olympic Medal

In 2024, Alcaraz won his third and fourth major titles at the French Open and Wimbledon, followed by a silver medal at the Paris Olympics.

2024: Alcaraz's Victories Over Sinner

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner met three times with Alcaraz winning all three matches, including the final of the China Open.

2024: China Open Victory and Ranking Reclaimed

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz won the China Open by defeating Jannik Sinner, snapping Sinner's 15-match win streak and reclaiming the world no. 2 ranking. This win also made Alcaraz the first player in ATP Tour history to win an ATP 500 singles title on every surface.

2024: Wimbledon Victory and Olympics Loss to Djokovic

In the summer of 2024, Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic played in two high-profile finals. On July 14, Alcaraz won against Djokovic in straight sets at Wimbledon. On August 4, Djokovic defeated Alcaraz in the Olympics final.

2025: French Open Title

In 2025, Alcaraz claimed a fifth major title at the French Open, overcoming Jannik Sinner in the final.

2025: Rotterdam Open Victory and Australian Open Quarterfinal Loss

In 2025, Carlos Alcaraz started the year at the Australian Open, losing in the quarterfinals to Novak Djokovic. He then won his first title of the season and first indoor hardcourt title at the Rotterdam Open, defeating Alex de Minaur in the final, becoming the first Spanish player to win this title.