Carlos Alcaraz (Tennis Player) - On This Day

Full Name: Carlos Alcaraz Garfia
Profession: Tennis Player

Biography: Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest world No. 1 in ATP ranking history. He is known for his rapid rise in professional tennis and his record-breaking achievements at a young age.

Alcaraz began playing tennis at age four, guided by his father, a former tennis coach. At 15, he moved to train at Juan Carlos Ferrero's academy. Alcaraz made his ATP main-draw debut in 2020 at 16 years old.

In 2021, Alcaraz won his first ATP title at 18, becoming the youngest tour-level champion in over a decade. He broke into the top 100 rankings that same year. Alcaraz continued his rise in 2022, winning his first Masters 1000 title at the Miami Open.

At the 2022 Madrid Open, Alcaraz defeated Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic consecutively on clay, a first in tennis history. He then won his first Grand Slam title at the 2022 US Open, securing the world No. 1 ranking at 19 years old.

Alcaraz's success continued with victories at Wimbledon in 2023 and the French Open in 2024. He completed the "Career Surface Slam," winning major titles on three different court surfaces in one year. Alcaraz successfully defended his Wimbledon title in 2024, defeating Djokovic in straight sets.

Known for his aggressive playing style and powerful forehand, Alcaraz has drawn comparisons to tennis greats. He has a growing rivalry with Jannik Sinner, with their head-to-head matches closely contested.

Off the court, Alcaraz launched a foundation in 2024 to help disadvantaged children. His rise will be featured in a Netflix docuseries set to release in 2025.

Born: May 5, 2003
Birthplace: Villena, Alicante, Spain
Age: 21 years old

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus

Playing Career

• 2022-09-11 US Open Men's Tennis: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz defeats Casper Ruud of Norway 6–4, 2–6, 7–6, 6–3 for his first major title
• 2023-07-16 Wimbledon Men's Tennis: In a classic final, 20-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz ends Novak Đoković's 34-match win streak at the All England Club with a 1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 victory
• 2024-06-09 French Open Men's Tennis: Carlos Alcaraz becomes the youngest man to win grand slams on all three surfaces, coming back to beat Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2 in a final lasting 4 hours 15 minutes
• 2024-07-14 Wimbledon Men's Tennis: At just 21, Carlos Alcaraz wins his fourth major title beating 7-time champion Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6

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