Carlos Alcaraz's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish professional tennis player who has achieved the world No. 1 ranking by the ATP. He was also the year-end No. 1 in 2022. He has secured 21 ATP Tour singles titles, including major wins at the French Open, Wimbledon Championships, and the US Open.

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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.

May 2022: Madrid Open Champion

In May 2022, Carlos Alcaraz won the Madrid Open, defeating Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic back-to-back and becoming the youngest champion in the tournament's history. On May 9, 2022, he climbed to world No. 6 in the rankings.

2022: First major win at the US Open

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first major title at the US Open.

2022: Alcaraz featured on Time 100 Next list

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

2022: US Open quarterfinal win against Sinner

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz won against Jannik Sinner in the US Open quarterfinal, saving a match point en route to the title.

2022: Madrid Open Semifinals victory against Nadal

In 2022, Carlos Alcaraz won the Madrid Open semifinals against Rafael Nadal in a deciding set tiebreaker, becoming the first man to secure back-to-back victories against Nadal and Djokovic on clay.

2022: Ferrero wins ATP Coach of the Year Award

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

March 2023: Regaining the world No. 1 ranking

On March 20, 2023, Carlos Alcaraz regained the world No. 1 ranking after winning Indian Wells without dropping a set, becoming the youngest man to win both legs of the Sunshine Double.

2023: Wimbledon Title

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

2023: Alcaraz defeats Djokovic in Wimbledon final

In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in an epic five-setter at the Wimbledon final and lost to him at the Cincinnati Open final.

2023: Alcaraz's Wimbledon Title Defense

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

2024: French Open and Wimbledon

In 2024, Alcaraz won the French Open and Wimbledon, followed by a silver medal at the Paris Olympics.

2024: Alcaraz wins all three matches against Sinner

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz won all three matches against Jannik Sinner, including the final of the China Open.

2024: China Open Victory and Reclaiming No. 2 Ranking

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz won the China Open, defeating Jannik Sinner, and reclaimed the world No. 2 ranking. He also became the first player in ATP Tour history to win an ATP 500 singles title on every surface.

2024: Silver Medal at Paris Summer Olympics

In 2024, Carlos Alcaraz won the silver medal in singles at the Paris Summer Olympics, becoming the youngest ever silver medalist in men's singles.

2024: Matches against Djokovic in Wimbledon and Olympics

In the summer of 2024, Carlos Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets at Wimbledon and lost to him in the Olympics final.

2025: French Open Title

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

2025: First title of the season at Rotterdam Open

In February 2025, Carlos Alcaraz won his first title of the season and his first indoor hardcourt title at the Rotterdam Open, defeating Alex de Minaur in the final.