Many thought that other tennis players would not be able to match the effect that Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal had on the game this century for years or perhaps decades. Carlos Alcaraz, their replacement, looks to be present, nevertheless. Let’s examine his story.
Carlos Alcaraz’s Brief Overview
Born on May 5, 2003, Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish professional tennis player who has already established himself on the ATP World Tour. He is regarded as a star that will surpass generations and rule the sport in the years to come.
- Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is his full name.
- Place of birth: Murcia, Spain’s El Palmar
- Birthdate: May 5, 2003
- Spanish nationality
- Parents: Virginia Garfia Escandón (Spanish mother) and Carlos Alvarez González (Spanish father).
- Siblings: Jaime, Sergio, and Álvaro
- Favorite tennis player: Rafael Nadal
- Professional debut: 2018
- Career titles: 15
- Plays: Two-handed backhand, right-handed
- Social media accounts:
- Instagram: carlitosalcarazz
- Twitter: @carlosalcaraz
- Net worth: Bonus money of almost $31.5 million
The Early Years of Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz was born on May 5, 2003, in El Palmar, the most populous town in Murcia, Spain. Tennis was a part of his life from an early age. As the youngest of three boys, Carlos wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps as a professional tennis player in Spain.
At the age of four, Alcaraz really started playing tennis at the Real Sociedad Club de Campo de Murcia. Growing up, Carlos looked up to Rafael Nadal, the Spanish tennis player who was at the height of his powers while Alcaraz was starting.
After a while, his father decided that having an agent would be best for him. Thus, when Alcaraz was just twelve, Albert Molina began working as his agent. He joined Juan Carlos Ferrero’s Equelite JC Ferrero Sports Academy three years later. Since then, Ferrero, a world No. 1 and past Roland Garros champion, has worked as Alcaraz’s coach.
The Tennis Career of Carlos Alcaraz
As a youth, Alcaraz became a worker. After playing against qualifiers, he made his ATP Tour debut at the Rio Open in February 2020 at the age of just 16. He would continue to show his potential just a year later.
Alcaraz was the youngest player to qualify for the Australian Open’s main draw in the men’s singles division at the age of 17. Despite failing to go past the second round, his start was good. By becoming the youngest match winner in Madrid Open history, the Spaniard also left an impact back home.
Road to Fame
The up-and-coming artist had a great year in 2021. At the Plava Laguna Croatia Open in Umag in July 2021, Alcaraz beat Richard Gasquet in straight sets to win his maiden ATP title. Alcaraz, 18, became the youngest Spanish champion in 17 years as well as the youngest winner on the tour since 2008.
It’s fair to assume that the world didn’t become familiar with Alcaraz until the 2021 US Open, even if tennis experts and ardent fans had previously noticed his improvement. Alcaraz became the youngest quarterfinalist at Flushing Meadows during the Open Era by making it to the quarterfinals. It’s fair to ask if Alcaraz could have moved beyond Felix Auger-Aliassime because of an injury that caused him to withdraw.
An Unforgettable Year
Following an incredible year, Alcaraz kept growing in 2022 to improve his level of play. Alcaraz became the youngest ATP 500 winner after winning in Rio de Janeiro despite losing to Matteo Berrettini in the third round of the Australian Open.
However, he soon showed it was not his ceiling. Alcaraz spectacularly beat Norway’s Casper Ruud to win the ATP Masters 1000 in Miami. He became the third-youngest player to win an ATP 1000 event with his victory.
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