Carlos Alcaraz, needs no introduction, the youngest player to ever reach world No. 1 in the ATP rankings.
Born: May 5, 2003 (age 20) in El Palmar, Spain
Height: 1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Current ranking: No. 1 (as of July 15, 2023)
Grand slams won (singles): 1 (US Open 2022)
ATP Tour titles: 11
Coach: Juan Carlos Ferrero
He started playing at the age of 4 but turned a professional in 2018. Since then he is unstoppable.
Known for his aggressive playing style, Alcaraz is a powerful baseliner with an impressive serve. He possesses great mobility on the court and is capable of hitting winners from various positions. His skill set and potential have led to comparisons with tennis icon Rafael Nadal.
Throughout his career, Alcaraz has secured notable victories, including winning ATP Tour titles such as the Umag Open in 2021. He also emerged victorious in the ATP Next Gen Finals in the same year, further solidifying his reputation as an exceptional talent.
In 2022, Alcaraz had a breakthrough season, winning multiple ATP Tour titles, including the Miami Open and the Barcelona Open. He also made deep runs in Grand Slam tournaments, reaching the quarterfinals of the French Open and the semifinals of Wimbledon.
The highly anticipated Wimbledon final of 2023 was hyped as the ‘ultimate showdown’ by none other than Novak Djokovic, the seven-time champion. However, it was Carlos Alcaraz who rose to the occasion with an extraordinary display of skill and determination, securing a memorable 1-6, 7-6(6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 victory. Despite a shaky start, Alcaraz showcased remarkable resilience and delivered a championship-worthy performance, leaving spectators in awe of his exceptional talent. By clinching the title, Alcaraz etched his name in the annals of tennis history as only the fifth man in the Open Era to win multiple major titles before reaching the age of 21. This momentous achievement cements Alcaraz’s status as a rising star in the sport and sets the stage for a promising future filled with boundless potential.
“It’s a dream come true for me. … For a boy, 20 years old, I didn’t expect to reach these situations really, really fast. I’m really proud of myself. Being able to play in this stages. It is amazing. I’m fully in love with grass right now.”, said Alcaraz, who also guaranteed he would remain at No. 1 in Monday’s Pepperstone ATP Rankings with his win. “As I said before, of course it’s great to win, but even if I had lost, I would be really proud of myself with this amazing run. Making history in this beautiful tournament, playing a final against a legend of our sport.”
This remarkable victory shattered Djokovic’s hopes of claiming a fifth consecutive title, and etched itself into tennis history as one of the most extraordinary matches witnessed at the prestigious All England Club. With both players delivering their best on the court, the five-set epic showcased the pinnacle of athleticism and showcased why tennis is revered as a sport of unrivaled intensity and brilliance.
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Carlos Alcaraz’s triumph at Wimbledon solidifies his place among the tennis greats, as he becomes only the third Spanish man, following in the footsteps of Manuel Santana (1966) and Rafael Nadal (2008, 2010), to claim victory at the prestigious tournament. Not only did Alcaraz etch his name in Wimbledon history, but he also secured a place in the record books as the third-youngest men’s champion ever, trailing only Bjorn Borg and Boris Becker in this esteemed category.
Furthermore, Alcaraz’s remarkable achievements extend beyond Wimbledon. As the fourth Spanish player to win multiple Grand Slam titles, joining the esteemed company of Nadal, Santana, and Sergi Bruguera, he has proven his prowess on the biggest stages of the sport. In an incredible feat, Alcaraz becomes the fifth man in the Open Era to clinch multiple Grand Slam titles prior to turning 21, a distinction shared only by the likes of Mats Wilander, Borg, Becker, and Nadal.
While his career is still in progress, Carlos Alcaraz has already made significant contributions to the sport of tennis. He is regarded as a role model for young tennis players, particularly in Spain, and is expected to continue making waves in the tennis world for years to come.
One of the best rising star in tennis world.