A Rich Bio Of Carlos Alcaraz Incl.
His Age, Height & Stats
A Rich Bio Of Carlos Alcaraz Incl. His Age, Height & Stats
Overview
| Age | 21 |
| Birthday | May 5, 2003 |
| Height | 6′ 0″ (1.83m) |
| Weight | 163 lbs (74kg) |
| Turned Pro | 2018 |
| Country | Spain |
| Birthplace | El Palmar, Murcia, Spain |
| Plays | Right-Handed |
| Grand Slams | 4 |
| Titles | 15 |
| Highest Ranking | 1 (First Achieved 9/12/22) |
| Prize Money | $34,992,775 |
| Coach | Juan Carlos Ferrero |
Social Profiles
Carlos is active on several prominent social media websites, including Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. However, he doesn’t currently have a TikTok account.
The following are his handles and links to where you can follow his journey on each of these websites.
- Instagram: @carlitosalcarazz
- Twitter: @alcarazcarlos03
- Facebook: Carlos Alcaraz
- TikTok: @carlosalcaraz
He’s most active on Twitter.
Bio
Born on May 5, 2003, Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is a Spanish tennis player whose breakout success and meteoric rise to the top ten have garnered significant attention, with many drawing close comparisons to fellow Spaniard Rafael Nadal.
Carlos was born in El Palmar, the most populous village in Murcia, Spain, along with his parents, Carlos and Virginia, and three brothers, Alvaro, Sergio, and Jamie.
Supported by his father, an avid tennis player and a former top-40 player in Spain, Carlos started playing tennis at the early age of three. His affinity and passion for the sport grew steadily, and he set lofty goals to be one of the best.
Rafael Nadal, his childhood hero, served as an excellent role model and a player whom Carlos followed closely growing up.
Carlos turned professional in 2018 when he was 15, playing Futures and Challenger tournaments. However, he landed his first shot on the ATP Tour after receiving a wildcard at the Rio Open in 2020. He won his first match but fell in the second round.
In 2021, Carlos found some early success as an Australian Open qualifier, again making it to the second round before suffering a loss. Shortly after, he won the 2021 Open de Oeiras III, a Challenger tournament, allowing him to break into the ATP’s top 100 for the first time.
Then, in July, he captured his first ATP title at the Plava Laguna Croatia Open. After falling in the second round of Wimbledon, Carlos made his deepest run at a Grand Slam, reaching the quarterfinals before retiring from his match due to a leg injury.
By the end of 2021, Carlos had broken into the top 35 as the youngest player and closed out the year strong with a Next Gen ATP Finals win over Sebastian Korda.
2022
In 2022, Carlos quickly built on his success with four titles at the Rio Open, Miami Open, Barcelona Open, and Madrid Open. Although he reached the quarterfinals at the French Open, he eventually lost to Alexander Zverev. Shortly after, Carlos reached the fourth round at Wimbledon but fell to Jannik Sinner.
However, Carlos wouldn’t end 2022 without a bang, as he would defeat Casper Ruud in the final of the US Open to claim his maiden Grand Slam trophy while simultaneously becoming the youngest ATP world No. 1 in history.
2023
Carlos’ success has only continued to grow in 2023, with victories at the Argentina Open, Indian Wells, the Barcelona Open, and the Madrid Open.
He also made a semifinal appearance against Novak Djokovic at the French Open, where he lost in four sets due to severe cramping that wouldn’t allow him to compete at the highest level.
Heading into the grass-court season, Carlos kept his expectations in check, having minimal experience on the surface. However, he won his first-ever title on the surface at Queen’s Club, only to follow that up with his second Grand Slam victory at Wimbledon, where he defeated Novak Djokovic in a tight five-setter.
Unfortunately for Carlos, Novak would get his revenge at the Cincinnati Masters, where he met him in the finals and lost in the longest three-set final in ATP history despite winning the first and gaining a 4-2 lead in the second.
Languages
Carlos Alcaraz’s primary language is Spanish, but he also speaks English fluently.
Net Worth
So far in his career, Carlos Alcaraz has accumulated an impressive $20,366,707 in prize money, which scratches the surface of his total earnings as top global brands, including Nike, Babolat, and Rolex, sponsor him.
It’s safe to assume that Carlos’ net worth exceeds $25 million. However, it’s quickly changing as he continues to log impressive results at the world’s biggest tournaments.
Gear
Carlos relies on Babolat for his racquets, strings, racquet bag, replacement grips, overgrips, and other related accessories.
Here’s the gear he endorses:
- Racquet: Babolat Pure Aero VS
- Strings: RPM Blast 1.30 (16 gauge)
- Tension: 55 lbs (24.95 kg) mains / 53 lbs (24.04 kg) crosses
- Racquet Bag: Babolat Pure Aero 12 Pack
- Overgrips: Babolat Tour Original
- Vibration Dampener: n/a
Many professional tennis players use customized versions of existing racquets with specs catering to their needs. However, to the surprise of many, Carlos uses a stock Babolat Pure Aero VS without any significant modifications to the racquet.
Apparel
In 2019, Carlos Alcaraz signed a deal with Nike for all his apparel, including shoes. You’ll notice he’s wearing different outfits throughout the year, which Nike dictates and changes throughout the seasons, usually coinciding with Grand Slam events.
Carlos wears the Nike Air Zoom Vapor Pro for his shoes, the latest evolution of Nike’s popular Vapor line for tennis, one of my picks for the best tennis shoes.
Endorsements
As a young player with broad appeal achieving consistent success, there’s no doubt Carlos will be a highly sought-after athlete for endorsements. Here are the following companies that have sponsored him as an athlete.
| Brand | Endorsing |
| Nike | Apparel / Shoes |
| Babolat | Racquet / Strings / Grips / Bag |
| Rolex | Watches |
| Calvin Klein | Clothing |
| Louis Vuitton | Clothing |
| BMW | Cars |
| Isdin | Skincare |
| ElPozo | Food Industry |
This list is constantly evolving as his success and fan base continue to grow.
Injuries
It’s early in Carlos’ career, so it’s not surprising he hasn’t had too many injuries, but he has suffered a few challenges.
Notably, he retired from his quarterfinal match against Felix Auger-Aliassime at the 2021 US Open due to an injury to his right adductor, a muscle in the upper leg.
Carlos pulled out of the Italian Open more recently due to an ankle injury he sustained at the Madrid Open when he fell playing Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals.
Other than that, he hasn’t suffered any injuries that have forced him not to play, but he has an explosive game, so it will be interesting to see how his body holds up in the coming years.
Awards & Media
Quickly gaining traction on the ATP Tour, Carlos Alcaraz is attracting worldwide media attention. Here are a handful of my favorites.
Fun Facts
The little details about Carlos Alcaraz that you may not already know.
Carlos’ Girlfriend
Although several reports have suggested Maria Gonzalez Gimenez from Spain is his girlfriend, Carlos shared that he’s been single for 18 months in a feature Vogue published in February of 2023.
Maria and Carlos are from the same town, and he’s posted a story in the past on Instagram of him kissing her, so there’s no doubt the two have a history. However, for now, Carlos isn’t dating anyone that he’s revealed publicly.
Carlos’ Tattoos
In December of 2022, Carlos received his first tattoo, the letters CCC on his forearm below his wrist. The tattoo stands for Cabeza, Corazón, and Cojones, meaning head, heart, and balls.
In difficult moments, Carlos has always said that he remembers this motto his grandfather taught him. You’ll also find him pointing to these three areas of his body sometimes after a hard-fought win.
Carlos also has the date 11 09 22 tattooed on his arm a few inches above his left elbow, commemorating his first Grand Slam victory over Casper Ruud on that date.
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