🎾 Carlos Alcaraz

The Rise of a Modern Tennis Legend (2003–2026)

2003 – Early Life in El Palmar

Born on May 5, 2003, in El Palmar, Murcia, Spain. His father introduces him to tennis at a very young age.

2008 – The Prodigy Begins Training

At age 4, Alcaraz starts daily training in Murcia. By 12, Juan Carlos Ferrero invites him to his academy.

2018 – Junior Breakthrough

Dominates the Spanish junior circuit and becomes one of the best juniors in the world.

2020 – ATP Debut in Rio

At 16, defeats Albert Ramos ViΓ±olas at the Rio Open, shocking the tennis world.

2020–2021 – Challenger Success and Rise

Wins multiple Challenger titles and enters the ATP Top 100 under Ferrero’s mentorship.

January 2021 – Grand Slam Debut

Wins his first Grand Slam match at the Australian Open.

July 2021 – First ATP Title at Umag

Wins the Croatia Open in Umag at age 18.

September 2021 – US Open Breakthrough

Defeats Stefanos Tsitsipas in a historic five-set match.

February 2022 – Rio Open Champion

Wins his first ATP 500 title and breaks into the Top 20.

April 2022 – Miami Open Victory

Becomes the youngest Miami Open champion ever.

May 2022 – Madrid Masters Triumph

Defeats Nadal, Djokovic, and Zverev in one tournament.

September 2022 – US Open Champion & World No. 1

Wins his first Grand Slam and becomes the youngest World No. 1.

January 2023 – Injury and Resilience

A leg injury forces him to miss the Australian Open, but his comeback is swift.

March 2023 – Indian Wells Champion

Wins Indian Wells without dropping a set.

July 2023 – Wimbledon Glory

Defeats Novak Djokovic in a historic final.

Late 2023 – Global Icon

Becomes ambassador for Nike, Rolex, Louis Vuitton, BMW, and Calvin Klein.

December 2023 – Davis Cup Hero

Represents Spain with pride in the Davis Cup.

2024 – Clay & Grass Domination

Wins Madrid and Queen’s Club, and reaches the French Open semifinal.

2025 – The New Era of Tennis

Leads the ATP Tour alongside Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune.

2026 – Legacy in Progress

At 22, Alcaraz continues to inspire and redefine modern tennis.