Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz captured the fourth title of his young career by beating eighth seed Pablo Carreno Busta 6-3 6-2 in the Barcelona Open final on Sunday, hours after winning a . [78][79] He reached the semifinals after the retirement of Jack Draper, and after defeating eighth seed Flix Auger-Aliassime. You can have great shots at 17 or 18 but if you dont have the physical level, too, its not sustainable, Ferrero said. Saturday, April 1. [55][56] He was defeated in the final by Lorenzo Musetti, resulting in the first loss in a tournament final of his career. The stats from Tennis Board show what he is capable of before turning 18: Alcaraz owes his early success not only to his talent, but also to Juan Carlos Ferrero, who combined brilliant coaching skills with professional experience as a player and thoughtfully manages the career of this exceptionally gifted player. [57] At the Croatia Open, he reached his second consecutive final, resulting in another ranking jump to world No. To be in the U.S. Open and play Tsitsipas on the largest court in the world, if you dont have character you shrink. Alcaraz had not successfully defended a title in his career before Sunday. Alcaraz is a Spanish player who was appearing in his eighth major tournament and second at Flushing Meadows but already has attracted plenty of attention as someone considered the next big thing in men's tennis. 29 in singles, which he first achieved in January 2022. [42] The following day, he went on to beat the world No. The U.S. Open quarter-finalist joins countrymen including Nadal, coach Juan Carlos Ferrero and Carlos Moya in lifting the trophy in the ATP 500 claycourt tournament. [1] Alcaraz at the 2022 Monte-Carlo Masters Performance timelines Above all, he told me not to be in a hurry, Alcaraz said. Editing by Toby Davis, Archaeologists in Peru find adolescent mummy wrapped in bundle, Factbox: Facts about actor-activist Harry Belafonte, Crab cakes, beef and banana splits: Biden's South Korea state dinner menu unveiled, Rare outing for six Shakespeares First Folio copies in London, Super-sized screens, rumble seats draw moviegoers back to blockbusters. Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is a professional tennis player from Spain. It was a third title of the season for the 19-year-old Spaniard, following wins in Buenos Aires and Indian Wells. But this was Alcaraz's time to shine under the lights. Albert Molina, Alcarazs agent with I.M.G., worked with David Ferrer, the retired Spanish star, and with Ferrero, which is how the coaching connection was made in 2018 after Ferrero had split with Zverev on acrimonious terms. The 18-year-old will enter the top 10 of the world rankings on Monday at the same age, on the same date and after a triumph in the same tournament as compatriot and 21-times major winner Rafa Nadal did in 2005. It will be much more difficult though to remain at the forefront. The most comprehensive solution to manage all your complex and ever-expanding tax and compliance needs. Alcaraz dropped the second set and faced a pair of set points while down 6-5 in the third. Nov 11 2021 . The victory by Alcaraz capped a U.S. Open that saw Serena Williams close out her career, leading to an all-time attendance record. After making his Grand Slam quarterfinal debut at the 2021 US Open, he broke into the top 50, and his breakthrough success qualified him for the 2021 Next Generation ATP Finals, the year-end tournament for the top-ranked singles players aged 21 and under, which he won. Rune, struggling with a upper arm injury, was seemingly on the brink of defeat at 2-5 15-40 down on the Van de Zandschulp serve. 9. The father soon realized that his son was a quick study, and he made sure that Alcaraz acquired a full tennis tool kit, including the drop shot that Alcaraz put to such effective use Wednesday in his second-round victory over Dusan Lajovic of Serbia. We estimated Carlos Alcaraz's net worth at $15 000 000. 1 ranking. There are hardcourts, including an indoor hardcourt, and an artificial grass court as well as a pool, cabins and a sprawling clubhouse decorated primarily with memorabilia from Ferreros career. There is a photograph of Alcaraz standing with Roger Federer on a shelf in his bedroom. He can either hit his forehand flat and fast for winners from every court position, or add a great amount of topspin and margin over the net. He won his first Grand Slam match in straight sets against fellow qualifier Botic van de Zandschulp before losing in the second round to Mikael Ymer. 29 in singles, which he first achieved in January 2022. 22 spot in the world as a junior and won two titles on the International Tennis Federation (IRead In 2023 Carlos earned $1,912,800 in prize money for matches in various tournaments. MADRID: Carlos Alcaraz gets another chance to defend a title at home in Spain, and move closer to regaining the No. The 19-year-old then twisted his ankle in the 10th game but still managed to save four championship points and force a tie-break, which he won to seal a 6-4 1-6 7-6 (7-3) victory. [36][37] He became the 20th teen to break into top 10 overall since rankings were established in 1973, and the youngest since Rafael Nadal also on 25 April 2005. Alcaraz defeated World No. He might not have a drivers license but he does have game. While Carlos Alcaraz squared off against the best young players on Tour, his physio and rehab specialist Juanjo Moreno, spoke to ATPTour.com about the Spaniard's daily work. Alcaraz spends weekdays at the academy and returns to El Palmar on weekends. home: players: Carlos Alcaraz Player Profile. Alcaraz plays with a juan carlos ferrero, weighs 74kg ( 163 lbs) and height is 183cm ( 6'0" ). Hes not the first to have paved his way to the top, theres no doubt about it. Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is a professional tennis player from Spain. Born on May 5, 2003, in El Palmar, Murcia, Spain, Alcaraz has achieved numerous milestones in his short but illustrious career. #MMOPEN", "History-Maker: Alcaraz Continues Rewriting The History Books", "Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Alexander Zverev for Madrid Title | ATP Tour | Tennis", "After Madrid title, Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Italian Open", "Carlos Alcaraz Recently Beat Nadal and Djokovic on Clay. Not Nadal, not Djokovic, not Federer, not Sampras. thanks to claiming three ATP Challenger titles, hes joined elite company of players, such as Novak Djokovic, Richard Gasquet and Felix Auger Aliassime, who had done it before him; he comes from El Palmar, near Murcia, and compared to other players at his age, hes second to none. This was not a stroll to the finish, though. He lost to Jannik Sinner in the fourth round. OneVision It makes me more nervous.. [49] He defeated Juan Ignacio Londero in straight sets before saving a match point in a second round five-setter against Albert Ramos Violas. [58][59][60], Alcaraz entered the 2022 US Open as the No. He was crushed by Rafael Nadal in the French Open final in June. Moments later, after the coin toss, Alcaraz turned to sprint to the baseline for the warm-up, until being beckoned back to the net by the chair umpire for the customary prematch photos. However, he has an excellent and reliable second serve to which he can add topspin, in order to get a high bounce off the court and either push back or get a weak return from closer-returning opponents. Two months later, Alcaraz reached his first ATP Tour final at the 2021 Croatia Open, an ATP 250 tournament, where he won his first title. It also marked his third title of the season. 4 on 1 August. 2. [85] He dropped to No. Both Swiatek and Alcaraz have been suffering from injury in recent weeks but have returned to fitness and form as they build up to the French Open at Roland Garros next month, where the Pole will be defending her title. 5 for the first time this past Monday", "Rafael Nadal loss gives Carlos Alcaraz & Casper Ruud clear path to world No. He was born on May 5, 2003. 1 in the history of the ATP Rankings at the age of 19 years, 4 months and 6 days, breaking Lleyton Hewitt's record. [87][88] In January 2022, he became a brand ambassador for Rolex. Alcaraz became the youngest No. 1", "Sinner Storms Back To Beat Alcaraz In Miami SF, Ending Spaniard's No. (1.83 metre) Weight: 163 lbs. More. 1 ranking after 5-set win over Frances Tiafoe", "Alcaraz, 19, wins US Open; youngest-ever No. Carlos!'' That's what it seems like,'' said Ruud, a 23-year-old from Norway. Alcaraz owes his early success not only to his talent, but also to Juan Carlos Ferrero, who combined brilliant coaching skills with professional experience as a player and thoughtfully manages the career of this exceptionally gifted player. Analysis and opinion from the BBC's tennis correspondent. This has led to some criticism of his serving. [16] He then won his maiden ATP title by defeating Richard Gasquet and becoming the youngest tour-level champion since 18-year-old Kei Nishikori won the Delray Beach Open in 2008. In his first tournament back for the 2023 season at the Golden Swing in South America, Alcaraz won his seventh title at the Argentina Open in Buenos Aires, defeating second seed Cameron Norrie. He has a 169 (64.0%) record against players who were, at the time the match was played, ranked in the top 10. This victory means a lot. I dont want people to know me as a mini-Nadal or second Nadal, he said. 119 to a career-high of No. He takes home $2.6 million with the trophy, while Ruud earned $1.3 million. He bears a resemblance of Nicolas Almagro in his prime, who was known for a creative, offensive style of play, and proves great defensive abilities, such as Pablo Carreo Busta. What caught Ferreros attention was how Alcaraz reacted to the big stage of Arthur Ashe Stadium, the largest tennis-specific stadium in the world with its 23,771 seats. He made history by being the first teenager to win the men's singles title at 19 and the youngest Us Open winner since 1990. He also reached the final of the Australian Open junior singles tournament, where he lost to Lorenzo Musetti. Alcaraz has won three ITF Men's World Tennis Tour titles and four ATP Challenger Tour titles since turning professional in 2018. 3 Daniil Medvedev said that the 19-year-old Carlos Alcaraz's drop shots are very disguised and he is very interested to play against the Spaniard. All statistics are according to the ATP World Tour and ITF websites. "Let's see how his career develops, but it's going all in the right direction.''. He has a career high ranking in men's singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals of world No. 3 Alexander Zverev thereby defeating the top three seeds in three consecutive matches. We know that this year Im going to have to play some long matches, and so its important to feel strong physically, Alcaraz said. All the hard work that I did with my family. Carlos Alcaraz: 'My Style Is More Or Less Like Roger Federer' | ATP Tour | Tennis | ATP Tour | Tennis Carlos Alcaraz speaks during the Rio Open presented by Claro, where he won his ATP Tour debut on Monday. Alcaraz became the youngest player to enter the top 5 in rankings since Nadal in 2005. 1. [6] Only ATP Tour main draw matches are considered: (W) winner; (F) finalist; (SF) semifinalist; (QF) quarterfinalist; (#R) rounds 4, 3, 2, 1; (RR) round-robin stage; (Q#) qualification round; (P#) preliminary round; (DNQ) did not qualify; (A) absent; (Z#) Davis/Fed Cup Zonal Group (with number indication) or (PO) play-off; (G) gold, (S) silver or (B) bronze Olympic/Paralympic medal; (NMS) not a Masters tournament; (NTI) not a Tier I tournament; (P) postponed; (NH) not held; (SR) strike rate (events won / competed); (WL) winloss record. He banged out 14 aces, won 74% percent of the points on his first serve and won 34-of-45 net points en route to his 51st match win, the most this season. [76] Alcaraz was additionally scheduled to play in Acapulco in the month of February, but withdrew prior to the tournament after suffering another hamstring injury. 1 in 2003. She is the first player to win back-to-back Stuttgart titles since Angelique Kerber in 2015 and 2016, with Sabalenka suffering her third successive defeat in the final. He qualified for the main draw of the Australian Open 2021 when at the age of 17 making him the youngest contributor in that year in the men's singles.. Alcaraz won on his grand slam debut beating fellow qualifier Biotic van de Zandschulp. [80][81] In an anticipated match, he defeated eleventh seed Jannik Sinner in straight sets to reach the final. Only a few days ago the Spaniards celebrated the 13th Grand Slam triumph of Rafael Nadal in Roland Garros. It was Rune's fourth ATP title and a repeat of the 2022 final, which saw Van de Zandschulp retire injured after just seven games of the first set. No one. He also has great touch with the dropshot. Juan Carlos already has lived through this. [10], Alcaraz became the youngest match winner in the Madrid Open's history, defeating Adrian Mannarino as a wildcard and breaking then-18-year-old Rafael Nadals record from 2004. His career in the professional tour started last year and although he participated only in a few of them, he performed well in the ITF Futures and the ATP Challenger Tour. He is a threat while serving -- he delivered 14 aces at up to 128 mph on Sunday -- and returning, earning 11 break points, converting three. He began the European clay court swing at the Barcelona Open, where he was the defending champion. There, he defeated Albert Ramos Violas. (*) signifies tournaments where Alcaraz won the title without dropping a set. His game is electric, Annacone said. [8] Alcaraz was ultimately defeated in the second round by Federico Coria. In Murcia, there are more distractions. Moments . Regardless of the circumstances, it is significant that Alcaraz is the first male teenager at No. The impressive result came at the ATP Challenger event being played in his home town . 1 since the rankings were introduced in 1973. We knew what was at stake,'' Ruud said. He has three siblings. The world No. I think he has one of the best dropshots on tour. Carlos Alcaraz tried brands early, but now he is using Nike, and recently, he used the Nike Court Air Zoom Vapor Pro. But if he makes it, Nadal, Federer and Djokovic will need to confront a very tough opponent in the twilightof their careers. BREAKDOWN, View Alcaraz has spent the total 101* consecutive weeks in the ATP Tour's top-100. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas in a fifth-set tiebreak, his biggest win of his career. I will remember this day with all of you and my thoughts are with all of you., This is a BETA experience. He is currently ranked world No. Career Singles Titles: 6: Career Matches Won: 84: Year to date matches won: 51 . 490 and since then hes reached No. Alcaraz began 2020 by winning two ITF tournaments in Spain and then, in Rio de Janeiro, he won his first match in the main circuit. These achievements helped him significantly advance in the ATP rankings. 1, 2023: 100th career win and Indian Wells title, Grand Slam tournament performance timeline, List of ATP number 1 ranked singles tennis players, List of Grand Slam men's singles champions, World number 1 ranked male tennis players, "Carlos Alcaraz | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Alcaraz becomes youngest world No. He won his first title in the former and got to the quarterfinals in the latter, during a tournament in Sevilla. 29 in singles, which he first achieved in January 2022. Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is a professional tennis player from Spain. [43][44] In the final, he went on to win his fourth title for the season (and second Masters 1000) defeating defending champion and world No. After turning professional in 2018, he won three titles on the ITF Men's World Tennis Tour and four on the ATP Challenger Tour and broke into the top 100 in rankings in May 2021. Nadal captured the first of his 14 French Open titles as a teenager in 2005. When one last service winner glanced off Ruud's frame, Alcaraz dropped to his back on the court, then rolled over onto his stomach, covering his face with his hands. He advanced to the semifinals undefeated, where he defeated Sebastian Baez. 1 himself who won the French Open in 2003 and reached the final of that year's US Open, and others, crying all the while. 1 and Roland Garros champion Juan Carlos Ferrero in September 2018. 32. This page was last edited on 27 April 2023, at 20:30. The championship match also came on the 21st anniversary of 9/11 and both men acknowledged the signifance of the date. [74] Defending his title at the Rio Open, he reached back to back finals, and his tenth overall as a teenager tied with Jimmy Connors, Michael Chang and Lleyton Hewitt. was crushed by Rafael Nadal in the French Open final. Alcaraz made clear on Monday that he would prefer making the top eight and qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin, Italy. Carlos Alcaraz has earned total career prize money of $9,246,723. Pete Sampras in 1990 was the last teenager to win at the U.S. Open. At age 3, he was already hitting balls against the wall at the club in El Palmar with a small racket. The 19-year-old Spaniard had just reached No. Alcaraz was born into a tennis family in El Palmar, a suburb of Murcia, about an hours drive from Villena. @carlosalcaraz is projected to rise to a new career-high of No. The industry leader for online information for tax, accounting and finance professionals. Carlos and our family are forever grateful to him, Alcarazs father said. One clay court is named in honor of David Ferrer; another in honor of Pablo Carreo Busta, the 30-year-old who remains, at No. I dont like to retire from anything, but the pain was so bad that I was worried I was going to do something more serious if I kept playing.. 3 Alexander Zverev to capture @MutuaMadridOpen title. Carlos Alcaraz | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis Official tennis player profile of Carlos Alcaraz on the ATP Tour. Since Rafael Nadal's first ATP Tour title in Sopot in 2004, Alcaraz was the youngest Spaniard to win an ATP Tour title. 40 Dusan Lajovic defeated Djokovic in the quarterfinals of Banja Luka and that was followed by Rublev winning the second title of his career. At the Hamburg Open, he reached the final, resulting in a new career-high of world No. Elsewhere on Sunday, Britain's Alfie Hewett beat Shingo Kunieda to win the US Open men's wheelchair singles title. He also has spent the total 53* consecutive in the ATP Tour's top-10. It's no time to be tired, you have to fight like the first day.". Since then, he has spent: Alcaraz's record against players who have been ranked in the top 10, with those who are active in boldface. [24] As a result, he made his debut as the youngest player in the top 35 on 1 November. Alcaraz turned pro in 2018 and was born in El Palmar, Murcia, Spain (19 years old) and represents ESP. Carlos is quite the contrary. [38][39][40] Alcaraz later defeated Pablo Carreo Busta to win the title. 550 in the world. [61] He defeated Sebastian Baez, Federico Coria and Jenson Brooksby without dropping a set to reach the fourth round. "He just played too good on those points. He additionally became the ninth and youngest man to win both legs of the Sunshine Double. After Alcaraz lost in the final and returned to El Palmar, Lopez Rueda said he would be delighted to continue providing financial assistance. 1 player in ATP history. People focus on me because Im young and doing very well, and people are always interested when you do things at a young age, Alcaraz said. 1, Alcaraz lost his singles match at the 2022 Davis Cup Finals to Felix Auger-Aliassime. 2 by the ATP. I always wished to play in this tournament and of course be able to win this tournament," Alcaraz said. Alcaraz is coached by Juan Carlos Ferrero, a self-contained Spaniard and former world No. Ranking, Seeded 1st Carlos Alcaraz has been the star kid that has got the whole world talking and he will be even more confident at the Madrid Open after his recent win at the Barcelona Open where he beat Tsitsipas in the finals. Going sleeveless in Melbourne was partly a link to Spanish tennis stars past (like Nadal and Carlos Moya) but also an expression of confidence in his more muscular build. Seeded 14th at the Miami Open, Alcaraz defeated 6th seed Casper Ruud to win his first Masters 1000 title. Alcaraz has won six titles, including the 2022 US Open . 1. Alcaraz is sponsored by Nike for clothing and shoes, and by Babolat for racquets, using the Babolat Pure Aero 98 racquet. Here in the academy I dont have that.. Last updated on 23 April 202323 April 2023.From the section Tennis. Alcaraz was scheduled to play at the Monte-Carlo Masters the following week but withdrew due to post-traumatic arthritis in his left hand. "But on the other side I still believed in myself, even though I did not have the best last year. 25. Like a steam engine rumbling down the tracks, Carlos Alcaraz has been coming for the worlds top tennis prizes for some time now. Featuring news, bio, rankings, playing activity, coach, stats, win-loss, points breakdown, videos, and more. In 2019, Carlos Alcaraz won the ITF Junior Masters, becoming the first Spanish player to do so. 1 | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Carlos Alcaraz Defeats Jenson Brooksby at US Open | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Carlitos is finding success in New York at a young age.
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