Carlos Alcaraz is one of the defining players of his generation — the youngest man in tennis history to complete the Career Grand Slam, achieved at the 2026 Australian Open aged 22. The Spaniard from El Palmar, Murcia holds seven Grand Slam titles and has been world No. 1, combining raw power, the finest drop shot in the men’s game and explosive court coverage across all three surfaces. He is currently world No. 3 behind Jannik Sinner, with whom he shares the defining rivalry in men’s tennis.

Player Profile

Detail	Info
Full name	Carlos Alcaraz Garfia
Date of birth	5 May 2003
Nationality	Spanish
Height	6ft 1in / 185cm
Plays	Right-handed
Turned pro	2018
Coach	Samuel López (formerly Juan Carlos Ferrero)
Highest ranking	World No. 1
Grand Slam titles	7

Current World Ranking & Recent Form

Alcaraz is currently world No. 3, behind Jannik Sinner. A two-time year-end No. 1, he opened 2026 by winning the Australian Open — beating Novak Djokovic in the final to complete the Career Grand Slam as the youngest man ever to do so. For his current schedule and next opponent, see our Carlos Alcaraz next match guide.

Selected recent results:

Tournament	Result	Final / notable
Australian Open 2026	Champion	def. Novak Djokovic 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5 — completed the Career Grand Slam
US Open 2025	Champion	def. Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4
French Open 2025	Champion	def. Jannik Sinner 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6[10-2]
Wimbledon 2024	Champion	def. Novak Djokovic 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4)
French Open 2024	Champion	def. Alexander Zverev 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 7-6(4), 6-4

Playing Style & Strengths

Alcaraz is the rarest profile in modern tennis: elite on all three surfaces with different weapons on each. His game is built around an explosive, straight-armed forehand generating heavy topspin and exceptional racket-head speed, combined with what many coaches consider the finest drop shot in the men’s game — used not just defensively but as an offensive destabiliser that draws opponents forward from positions of apparent control.

His defensive retrieval is equally remarkable, regularly converting seemingly impossible positions into clean winners through court coverage and composure. On grass, his quick reactions and net aggression have produced two Wimbledon titles; on clay, his heavy topspin and elite sliding movement delivered back-to-back Roland-Garros titles in 2024 and 2025.

The mental component is central: a high win rate in deciding sets underlines the resilience that separates him from other gifted attackers. His five-set victory over Zverev in the 2026 Australian Open semi-final, lasting five hours and 27 minutes, was a defining example of a player who refuses to lose when the biggest moments arrive.

Career Highlights & Grand Slam Record

Year	Grand Slam	Final opponent	Score
2022	US Open	Casper Ruud	6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3
2023	Wimbledon	Novak Djokovic	1-6, 7-6(6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4
2024	French Open	Alexander Zverev	6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 7-6(4), 6-4
2024	Wimbledon	Novak Djokovic	6-2, 6-2, 7-6(4)
2025	French Open	Jannik Sinner	4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6[10-2]
2025	US Open	Jannik Sinner	6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4
2026	Australian Open	Novak Djokovic	2-6, 6-2, 6-3, 7-5

Stat	Figure
Grand Slam titles	7 (2x French Open, 2x Wimbledon, 2x US Open, Australian Open)
Career Grand Slam	Complete — youngest man ever (2026 Australian Open, age 22)
Highest ranking	World No. 1 (year-end No. 1 in 2022 and 2025)
Surfaces	Elite on hard, clay and grass

Head-to-Head Records

Alcaraz’s rivalry with Jannik Sinner is the defining storyline of the current generation, the two having contested multiple Grand Slam finals. He also holds his own against the rest of the elite.

Opponent	Alcaraz	Opponent	Note
Jannik Sinner	10	7	Alcaraz leads the defining modern rivalry
Novak Djokovic	5	5	Tied; Alcaraz won the 2026 Australian Open final
Daniil Medvedev	6	3	Alcaraz leads; won their most recent meetings
Alexander Zverev	Close rivalry		Alcaraz won the 2024 RG final + 2026 AO semi-final
Casper Ruud	Alcaraz leads		Includes the 2022 US Open final

For full head-to-head comparisons, visit our tennis head-to-head records hub.

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Tournament Schedule

When fit, Alcaraz contests all four Grand Slams and the full ATP Masters 1000 calendar. His strongest Slam results have come at Roland-Garros and Wimbledon. For his current entry list and next opponent, see our Carlos Alcaraz next match guide and the ATP Tour hub.

Carlos Alcaraz Betting Tips & Predictions

When fit, Alcaraz is a clear favourite or co-favourite at almost every event he enters, and the standout pick on clay and grass given his Roland-Garros and Wimbledon pedigree. His rivalry with Sinner means any projected final between the two attracts major betting interest. As with any player, check his current form and fitness before backing him.

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FAQs

What is Carlos Alcaraz’s world ranking?

Alcaraz is currently world No. 3, behind Jannik Sinner. He has been world No. 1 and finished year-end No. 1 in 2022 and 2025. Track the live standings on our ATP rankings page.

How many Grand Slams has Carlos Alcaraz won?

Seven: the 2022 US Open, 2023 Wimbledon, 2024 French Open, 2024 Wimbledon, 2025 French Open, 2025 US Open and 2026 Australian Open. The 2026 AO made him the youngest man in history to complete the Career Grand Slam.

Who is Carlos Alcaraz’s biggest rival?

Jannik Sinner. The pair share the defining rivalry in men’s tennis, having contested multiple Grand Slam finals, and have alternated at the top of the rankings.

Where is Carlos Alcaraz from?

Alcaraz was born in El Palmar, Murcia, in southeastern Spain. He is coached by Samuel López, having previously worked with former French Open champion Juan Carlos Ferrero.

What surface does Carlos Alcaraz play best on?

Alcaraz is elite on all three surfaces, with his strongest Grand Slam results at Wimbledon (two titles) and Roland-Garros (two titles).

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