A rising tennis sensation, Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is a young professional Spanish tennis player. The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has placed him as high as world No. 1 in men’s singles; at present, he is ranked No. 2. Almost twelve ATP Tour-level singles championships have been won by Alcaraz, including four Masters 1000 titles, and two major championships (at the 2022 US Open and 2023 Wimbledon Championships). At the age of 19 years, Alcaraz became the youngest man and the first teenager to lead the singles rankings in the Open Era after winning the 2022 US Open.
BIOGRAPHY
Carlos Alcaraz was born in El Palmar, Murcia, Spain on May 5, 2003. The tennis player has three siblings. At the Real Sociedad Club de Campo de Murcia (Royal Murcia Country Club), where his father directed the tennis academy, Alcaraz began playing tennis at the age of four. When he was unable to continue playing professionally, Alcaraz’s father gave up his career as a player. Alcaraz relocated to Villena in 2018 to train at the Equelite JC Ferrero Sports Academy, owned by Juan Carlos Ferrero.
SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
A Spanish tennis player reached a huge followership after multiple wins and becoming part of major headlines. He is also popular on TikTok like Kristen Hancher and Bobbi Althoff. The details of his social media accounts are as follows:
4.5M Followers | |
712.3k Followers | |
339k Followers | |
TikTok | 761k Followers |
YouTube | Updated Soon |
WIKI
Garfia possesses an athletic figure with a height of 6 feet. He cut his hair like a military man. The distinct features on the face are his smile, high cheekbones, and sharp jawlines. The tennis player has broad shoulders and builds his upper body and legs. Carlos also modeled for various sports and fashion brands due to his figure as well as his popularity.
Real Name | Carlos Alcaraz Garfia |
Professional Name | Carlos Alcaraz |
Nickname | Carlitos |
Birthday | May 05, 2003 |
Age | 20 years old |
Birthplace | El Palmar, Murcia, Spain |
Present Residence | Villena, Spain |
Gender | Male |
Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Nationality | Spanish |
Mother Tongue | Spanish |
Ethnicity | Spanish |
Religion | Catholic Christian |
School | Homeschooling |
College/University | N/A |
Qualification | N/A |
Occupation | Professional Tennis Player |
Play | Right-handed Two-handed backhand |
Net Worth | USD 15 million |
Relationship Status | In a Relationship |
Children | N/A |
Height | 6 feet |
Weight | 75kg |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Pets | Dogs Brisket (Terrier Mix) Isabella (German Shepherd) |
Hobbies | Playing Golf |
ZODIAC SIGN
His sun sign is Taurus, known for their athletic bodies and nature. People under the Taurus sign are recognized for being honest, practical, devoted, and responsible, and they like stability. They are often very stubborn and possess old-school thoughts. Celebrities like Simay Barlas, Pat Cummins, Tayne De Villiers, and Rishi Sunak are Taurus.
PARENTS AND SIBLINGS
Carlitos’s family consists of his three brothers, Álvaro, Sergio, and Jaime, as well as his father Carlos Alcaraz González, and mother Virginia Garfia Escandon, who are seeing him fulfill his passions and dreams. The Alcaraz family has a long history in tennis: his father, following his brief professional career, served as the tennis director in their birthplace of El Palmar, Spain, for many years. His grandfather assisted in converting a hunting club into a tennis and swimming club.
Father | Carlos Alcaraz González |
Mother | Virginia Garfia |
Brother | Alvaro Alcaraz Sergio Jaime |
Sister | N/A |
EARLY LIFE
Carlos Alcaraz has been involved with tennis since he was a little child. As the youngest of three brothers, a tennis player had aspirations of becoming a professional tennis player in Spain, just like his father. As a matter of fact, at the age of four, Alcaraz began playing tennis at the Real Sociedad Club de Campo de Murcia. Growing up, Carlos looked up to Rafael Nadal, the Spanish great who was at the top of his game while Alcaraz was just starting. In the end, his father concluded that having an agent was preferable for him. Albert Molina, therefore, began serving as his agent when he was barely twelve years old. He enrolled in Juan Carlos Ferrero’s Equelite JC Ferrero Sports Academy three years later. The world’s No. 1 tennis player has been coaching him since then.
RELATIONSHIPS AND DATING RUMORS
While famous sportsmen don’t often flaunt their romantic relationships with the world, they are the first to acknowledge that they couldn’t exist without the love and support of their better halves. The young Spanish tennis sensation never admitted his relationship in front of the media or public. However, certain sources and his social media indicated that he appears to be engaged, though. Maria González Giménez has been Alcaraz’s girlfriend. She is a fellow tennis player. Maria is a Murcia native who competes for the Murcia Club de Tenis in tennis. Furthermore, the pair maintains the privacy of their connection in certain social media photos.
CAREER
When Carlitos was a teenager, he became a pro. He played challenges before making his ATP Tour debut in February 2020 at the Rio Open, where he was just 16 years old. It wouldn’t take him more than a year to demonstrate his ability. He qualified for the Australian Open main draw at the age of 17, making him the youngest player in the men’s singles competition. Despite not making it into the second round, his debut was successful. The tennis hero left his mark as well, becoming the youngest match winner in Madrid Open history. In 2022, he started the year with being No.1 in the field of tennis and ended up being No.1.
In 2023, Carlos Alcaraz wanted to finish as the year’s top player when the indoor hardcourt season began. On the other hand, he fell to Grigor Dimitrov in the Shanghai round of 16 and Jannik Sinner in the Beijing semifinals for the second time this season while on the Asian swing. After that, he had to withdraw from Basel due to an injury, and he was defeated by Roman Safiullin in the first round of the Paris-Bercy Masters. For the third time this season, he would fall to eventual winner Novak Djokovic in straight sets. Alcaraz ultimately finished the season as the world No. 2 at the end of the year.
NET WORTH
According to authentic sports news sources, the Spanish athlete and the World’s No.1 youngest tennis hero has a net worth of USD 15 million as of 2024. Right now, he is one of the most successful players in tennis with worldwide recognition and loyal spectatorship.
SOURCE OF INCOME
Apart from ATP tournaments prize money, Carlos Alcaraz made his significant income through brand endorsements as well. Calvin Klein also modeled him for their men’s collection. He has made good earnings till now. Recently, he became an ambassador for the French fashion house, Louis Vuitton.
FAVORITES
Spaniard takes inspiration from multiple resources and people. Let’s see what are his favorite things:
Favorite Color | Blue and Black |
Favorite Player | Rafael Nadal |
Favorite Actor | Will Smith |
Favorite Tournament | Roland Garros |
Favorite TV Show | La flor más bella |
Favorite Movie | Rocky Balboa |
Favorite Musician | India Martinez Morat Melendi Bad Bunny Dvicio |
Favorite Music | Reggaeton Spanish Pop |
Favorite Food | Sushi Dates Bananas Eggs Pasta |
Favorite Drink | Coffee |
Favorite City | New York |
Favorite Hobby | Playing Golf Playing Football |
Favorite Sports Team | Real Madrid |
Favorite Sports | Football |
Favorite Cars | BMW 1 Series |
PLAYING STYLE
A Spanish player is a versatile tennis sensation who concentrates on most winner counts from his forehand and is recognized for his aggressive approach. The two most important aspects of his net match are his well-rounded backhand groundstroke and his deceptive drop shot. A tennis player gains recognition for his powerful first serve and dependable second serve on the court. Garfia has an excellent net game that includes serves and volleys, drive volleys, and drop volleys on key points. He has received praise for his muscular and athletic qualities. His straight sprints, counterattacking skills, and high peak footspeed have drawn comparisons to Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
TITLES
Following is the list of titles Carlos won throughout his career:
2021 | Umag (ATP 250 – Croatia Open) |
2022 | Rio (ATP 500 – Rio Open) |
2022 | Miami Open (ATP Masters 1000 Miami) |
2022 | Barcelona (ATP 500 – Barcelona Open) |
2022 | Madrid Open (ATP Masters 1000 Madrid) |
2022 | US Open |
AWARDS
- ATP Newcomer of the Year (2020)
- ATP Most Improved Player (2022)
- ATP Player of the Year (2022)
- Laureus World Breakthrough of the Year (2023)
- Stefan Edberg Sportsmanship Award (2023)
INTERESTING FACTS
- He started his tennis journey at the age of 4.
- Carlos is the youngest man to reach the US Open men’s quarterfinals.
- He is the only youngest successful tennis player in history.
- Alcaraz is at No.1 on the list of Forbes’s most influential people, in 2024.
- He defeated two greatest tennis players, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal.
- In 2023, the Spanish hero won the “Wimbledon title” and made it his second Grand Slam victory.
Does Carlos Alcaraz have a gf?
Maria Gonzalez Gimenez, a fellow Spanish tennis player is said to be the rumored girlfriend of Alcaraz.
Is Carlos Alcaraz a Millionaire?
He has a net worth of 15 million dollars.
How many Grand Slams has Carlos Alcaraz won?
He won 2 grand slam titles.
When did Alcaraz turn pro?
This year on 29 January 2024, he turned pro and ranked No. 22 in the world.