Gonzalez and Molteni won 4-6 7-6 (10-8) 10-4 to claim their third title of the year after victories in Cordoba and Rio de Janeiro. All statistics are according to the ATP World Tour and ITF websites. Its no time to be tired.. The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has him ranked as high as world No. [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. This is something I dreamt of since I was a kid, Alcaraz said on court. In February 2020, at the age of 16, Alcaraz made his ATP main-draw debut at the Rio Open after receiving a wildcard for the singles main draw. He lost to Jannik Sinner in the fourth round. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. 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. Anyone can read what you share. [18] He defeated Marcos Giron to reach the semifinals,[19] where he lost to Mikael Ymer. It was hard not to detect a metaphor as the dance music pounded through the wall. In the third set tiebreak, Alcaraz dominated, breaking Ruud three times to take the breaker easily. . He can play up on the baseline, and he can back up when he needs to. He then advanced to the final, where he defeated Sebastian Korda to win the championship. Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the worlds largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. in the quarter-finals, won 6-3 4-6 6-4 to claim just his second career title. He has an impressive net-game with great drop volleys and drive volleys, and frequently serve-and-volleys on crucial points. Carlos Alcaraz career statistics This is a list of main career statistics of Spanish professional tennis player Carlos Alcaraz. He reached his first ATP Tour final two months later at the 2021 Croatia Open, where he defeated Richard Gasquet to win his first title, making him the youngest ATP Tour title winner since Kei Nishikori in 2008. 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. Alcaraz becomes youngest player since start of @ATPTour in 1990 to defeat 3 Top-5 players at the same event. A kid who wants to make his dreams come true and is working for that, training for that every day. on his way to a second Masters 1000 title in Madrid. Going out at night. [38][39][40] Alcaraz later defeated Pablo Carreo Busta to win the title. Players. At the Swiss Indoors, he made it to the semi-finals losing to Auger-Aliassime []. 25. 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. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers. He has three siblings. Off the court, Alcaraz is cheerful and easygoing. [70] A day later, Alcaraz announced he had suffered an abdominal tear requiring a six-week layoff, forcing him to end his season early. 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. He then lost to Flix Auger-Aliassime via retirement in the second set in the quarterfinals after injuring his leg. Alcaraz reached the No. We know that this year Im going to have to play some long matches, and so its important to feel strong physically, Alcaraz said. To be in the U.S. Open and play Tsitsipas on the largest court in the world, if you dont have character you shrink. [33] As a result, he made his debut into the top 20 in the singles rankings on 21 February 2022. Lleyton Hewitt, at 20 years, 9 months, was the previous youngest No. [63] In his quarterfinal match he defeated Jannik Sinner, saving a match point in the fourth set. CarlosAlcaraz is the youngest player in the mens draw in Melbourne this year. OneVision The Associated Press contributed to this report. 1 ranking. I'm disappointed, of course, that I'm not No. Juan Carlos Ferrero, Alcarazs coach, won the French Open andreached No. VIEW ALL RELATED NEWS. Like a steam engine rumbling down the tracks, Carlos Alcaraz has been coming for the worlds top tennis prizes for some time now. t.co/fOpdx9ncC2", "Alcaraz tops Sinner at 2:50 a.m.; latest US Open finish ever", "Carlos Alcaraz Saves MP, Outlasts Jannik Sinner in Historic US Open QF Thriller | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Carlos Alcaraz to play for US Open title, shot at No. Best Grand Slam tournament results details, Qualified but did not compete due to injury, List of ATP number 1 ranked singles tennis players, Learn how and when to remove this template message, List of Spain Davis Cup team representatives, "Carlos Alcaraz | Overview | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Carlos Alcaraz [ESP] | career statistics", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Carlos_Alcaraz_career_statistics&oldid=1152043021. 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. 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. But like Nadal back in the day, Alcaraz is a genuine prodigy: already ranked 31st on the tour and seeded at that spot at the Australian Open, where he has advanced to the third round despite contracting the coronavirus in November and skipping all the lead-in tournaments. Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest player in the men's draw in Melbourne this year. 1 since 2004. Pete Sampras in 1990 was the last teenager to win at the U.S. Open. At 19 years, 1 month, Sampras was three months younger than Alcaraz. Ive never seen someone hit the ball so hard. Read about our approach to external linking. [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. 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. "He's one of these few rare talents that comes up every now and then in sports. At the Swiss Indoors, he made it to the semi-finals losing to [], All rights reserved @ 2021 www.sportslumo.com, RANKING In the second round, he lost to five-time champion Nadal on Alcaraz's 18th birthday. Last updated on 23 April 202323 April 2023.From the section Tennis. [8] Alcaraz was ultimately defeated in the second round by Federico Coria. produced a remarkable comeback in a thrilling final set to overcome Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp and defend his BMW Open title. Took time to adjust.. 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. OK but only 20 minutes. And after 20 minutes, wed go an extra 30 minutes, and he would want more and more. 4 on the ATP rankings on Monday after reaching the final of Umag today, his second final in as many weeks. In the fourth set, Alcaraz earned a break point with a terrific lob that Ruud hit into the net earned Alcaraz a break point. He also became the first player to ever beat Djokovic and Nadal back-to-back on clay. It was a third title of the season for the 19-year-old Spaniard, following wins in Buenos Aires and Indian Wells. Getting stronger is also part of the plan. In 2023 Carlos earned $1,912,800 in prize money for matches in various tournaments. 31, Alcaraz reached the third round of the Australian Open before losing in five sets to Matteo Berrettini.[32]. Ferrero appreciates that Alcarazs father does not interfere with his coaching. Official tennis player profile of Carlos Alcaraz on the ATP Tour. It was the first time a women's world number one had faced the number two on clay since Serena Williams beat Maria Sharapova in the 2013 French Open final. Alcaraz reached the round of 16 at the Winston-Salem Open, defeating qualifier Alexei Popyrin, and then defeated fourth seed Marton Fucsovics in the quarterfinals. 11 April 2019. But despite becoming one of the best players in Spain, Alcarazs father lacked the money to pursue a professional career for long: stopping at age 20 and becoming a tennis coach and administrator at the club. There, he defeated Albert Ramos Violas. That was really unfortunate, Alcaraz said. 11 has the chance to crack the Top 10 of the ATP Rankings for the first time. 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.. . Ahead of his match in Madrid Open, World No. Carlos Alcaraz has everything to reach this level soon and to be an equal rival to Nadal himself. Once regular matches started taking place again, his dominance on the courts began. After winning in Barcelona for a second year in a row last week, the . [1] Alcaraz at the 2022 Monte-Carlo Masters Performance timelines 1 Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Grand Slam tournament due to leg injury", "Djokovic Returns To No. MADRID: Carlos Alcaraz gets another chance to defend a title at home in Spain, and move closer to regaining the No. He's the youngest man to win a major title since Rafael Nadal was the same age at the 2005 French Open, and the youngest at the US Open since 19-year-old Pete Sampras in 1990. For premium tennis shes please CLICK HERE. Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, reacts after scoring a point against Casper Ruud, of Norway, during the [+] men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in New York. 22 and won two titles on the ITF Junior Circuit. "I think it's fitting. 1 since the rankings were introduced in 1973. But with the ball in play, he is fierce and intense. He spent a total of 23 hours, 40 minutes on court in the tournament, the most by any men's player during any one major tournament since the start of 2000. 1", "Sinner Storms Back To Beat Alcaraz In Miami SF, Ending Spaniard's No. At 18, he is drawing comparisons to Rafael Nadal, his compatriot, at the same age, even if their styles are dissimilar and Alcaraz has a photo of Roger Federer, not Nadal, in his room. 3 is set to kick off his 2023 Madrid Open campaign against either Andy Murray or Andrea Vavassori in the second round. Madrid Open first quarter, featuring Carlos Alcaraz. He has one ATP Tour singles title and reached the quarterfinals of the 2021 US Open, his best Grand Slam singles performance. Alcaraz, a dynamic and genial Spaniard who is one of the most exciting next-generation talents in sports, will have to keep blocking out a great deal of commotion to fulfill his justifiably big dreams. Its something that I tried to achieve. Carlos Alcaraz Country: Spain Age: 19 Birth Date: 5 May 2003 Birth Place: El Palmar, Murcia, Spain Height: 6 ft. 0 in. Sixteen-year-old Carlos Alcaraz started working with former world No. [67], In his first match as world No. In his entire career, Carlos Alcaraz has only played eight full matches on the grass:-- six on the ITF junior circuit in 2019- two at Wimbledon 2021 as a pro. 1", "Carlos Alcaraz Youngest Year-End ATP No. 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. Alcaraz was serenaded by choruses of "Ole, Ole, Ole! The youngster is currently ranked at a career-high No. The two-week main draw attendance was 776,120, surpassing the previous record of 737,872, set in 2019. More. 29 in singles, which he first achieved in January 2022. Alcaraz, meanwhile, appeared so show no ill-effects from the hand and back problems that forced him to miss the Monte Carlo Masters last week. [citation needed], His first serve is hit at high speeds with little emphasis on service box placement, typically at around 210 km/h (130 mph). [41], A day after his 19th birthday at the Madrid Open, he defeated 5-time Madrid champion, world No. 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. home: players: Carlos Alcaraz Player Profile. Alcaraz is coached by Juan Carlos Ferrero, a self-contained Spaniard and former world No. 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. Nadal captured the first of his 14 French Open titles as a teenager in 2005. World No. Peruvian archaeologists unearthed a more than 1,000-year-old mummy on the outskirts of the modern capital on Monday, in the latest discovery dating back to pre-Inca times. However, he is not the only reason for the Spanish fans to be hopeful about what the future holds for them, as among other solid players there is one who can become a Nadals successor. All the hard work that I did with my family. Its essential work, but it has to be done right. On 7 January, Alcaraz announced his withdrawal from the Australian Open due to a hamstring injury he suffered in his right leg while training. [4][5][6], As a junior, Alcaraz was ranked as high as world No. He has been where Alcaraz wants to get. "But on the other side I still believed in myself, even though I did not have the best last year. He also possesses a well-rounded and more flat and lower net-clearance backhand groundstroke that he is able to redirect down the line for clean winners. (*) signifies tournaments where Alcaraz won the title without dropping a set. Build the strongest argument relying on authoritative content, attorney-editor expertise, and industry defining technology. I think he has one of the best dropshots on tour. "Well, this is something that I dreamed of since I was a kid," said Alcaraz, whom folks of a certain age might still consider a kid. [27], At the Next Gen ATP Finals, Alcaraz defeated Brandon Nakashima, Juan Manuel Cerndolo, and Holger Rune in the round-robin stage. That Im going to get the experience and play the tournaments and learn the ropes, and that theres no need to get ahead of the process. What is obvious as Alcaraz prepares to face the No. . Carlos Alcaraz Garfia was born on May 5, 2003, and is a Spanish professional tennis player. It makes me more nervous.. Alcaraz reached the quarterfinals in New York, where he retired for the first time on the main tour, stopping in the second set against Felix Auger-Aliassime because of a thigh injury. Grand Slam winners are in boldface, and runner-ups are in italics (at time of matches played). When Im dead serious the whole time, its not a good sign for me. Carlos Alcaraz Garfia, the reigning European 16 & Under champion and current Tennis Europe Junior Tour #1, took another important step forward on Tuesday by becoming the first 15-year old to beat a Top 200 player on the ATP circuit in a decade. I will remember this day with all of you and my thoughts are with all of you., This is a BETA experience. 3 Stefanos Tsitsipas in a fifth-set tiebreak to reach the fourth round in the biggest win of his career. Top seed Carlos Alcaraz has been the star kid that has got the whole world talking and he will be even more confident at the Barcelona Open after his recent win at the Indian Wells Masters where he beat Medvedev in the finals. But on the court, he does not look like an under-leveraged underdog. But he erased each of those point-from-the-set opportunities for Ruud with the sorts of quick-reflex, soft-hand volleys he repeatedly displayed. He became the youngest men's champion in the tournament's history. 29 in singles, which he first achieved in January 2022. Ferrero uses words like cercana (close) and abierta (open) and fiel (loyal). The Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) has him ranked as high as world No. Carlos Alcaraz 's net worth is $9,246,723. 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. All statistics are according to the ATP World Tour and ITF websites. One break in the fourth was all it took for Alcaraz to seal the victory in the only Grand Slam final between two players seeking both a first major championship and the top spot in the ATP's computerized rankings, which date to 1973. [10] He then defeated Richard Gasquet to win his first ATP title, making him the youngest tour-level champion since 18-year-old Kei Nishikori won Delray Beach in 2008. A late-night training session in the gym at Juan Carlos Ferrero Equelite Sport Academy in Villena, Alicante, in southeast Spain. The Foundations & Secrets Behind Alcaraz's Success. 1 and Roland Garros champion Juan Carlos Ferrero in September 2018. [34] At the Barcelona Open, Alcaraz defeated top seed Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinals[35] to enter the top 10 in rankings for the first time on 25 April. He lifted his. After receiving a wildcard for the singles main draw, Alcaraz made his ATP main-draw debut in February 2020 at the Rio Open, defeating fellow countryman Albert Ramos Violas. 29 in singles, which he first achieved in January 2022. He has earned comparisons to Novak Djokovic for his assured lateral movement and court-coverage aided by physical splits and sliding through the court on defense, particularly on his backhand side where he is often able to neutralize his opponent's groundstroke aggression or drop shot attempts. 1 on 20 March 2023. Read more. 5 Tsitsipas in 79 minutes despite dropping serve in the third game of the match. @carlosalcaraz is projected to rise to a new career-high of No. But Ruud told the chair umpire what had happened, giving the point to Alcaraz, who gave his foe a thumbs-up and applauded right along with the spectators to acknowledge the move. 2021: First title, Next Gen champion, top 35, 2022: US Open champion, youngest ever 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. Later that year, he won his first professional tournament at the ITF Futures event in Manacor, Spain. Carlos Alcaraz 's meteoric rise has taken the tennis world by storm. He has a career high ranking in mens singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals of world No. Carlos Alcaraz VS Holger Rune #Title Not Set# Show Head 2 Head Detail VS 1 50% Wins Rank . Alcaraz is the first player born in the 2000s to win an ATP Masters 1000 title and also to win multiple Masters 1000 titles. In the men's doubles final in Barcelona, Great Britain's Neal Skupski and Dutch partner Wesley Koolhof were beaten by Argentine pair Maximo Gonzalez and Andres Molteni. Alcaraz used his combination of moxie and maturity to beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6 (1), 6-3 for the trophy at Flushing Meadows on Sunday and become the youngest man to lead the ATP rankings. He first ascended into the top-10 on 25 April 2022 when he moved up from No. The Next Gen ATP Finals champion had to work hard for his latest crown, with the semi-finals at Barcelona pushed to Sunday because of rain on Saturday and Alcaraz saved two match points to overcome Alex de Minaur 6-7(4) 7-6(4) 6-4. 1 ranking, to win the title. Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz keeps soaring up the ATP rankings this week, . Im a kid who needs to be happy and lively on the court, Alcaraz said. And on Sunday, Alcaraz authored the latest chapter in his exploding career, winning his first Grand Slam title at the U.S. Open with his third straight victory over Ruud 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3, capping it off with a 125-mph service winner before collapsing on his back on the court and becoming the youngest No. [58][59][60], Alcaraz entered the 2022 US Open as the No. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer), Coach Darryl Sutter Fired As Calgary Flames Continue Summer Of Change, Philadelphia 76ers Look To Win First Playoff Series Over Boston Celtics Since 1982, FC Barcelona Tell Newcastle United Their Raphinha Asking Price: Reports, Inflation Of Sports Media Rights Is Unsustainable, JPMorgan Analysts Say, For The New York Islanders, The End Of A Season Is Also Likely The End Of An Era, How Jamal Murray Dissected The Phoenix Suns In Game 1, Head Updates Key Gravity And Radical Rackets, Shoes In Early 2023, Daescu Dominates In Doubles At The Association Of Pickleball Professionals Sacramento Open. Im going through a period where everything is new for me, Alcaraz said. We may collect and process personal data for the following purposes: Basic functionality, Basic analytics, Social media, Embedded external content. If we had to choose whether hes more like the one or the other, the choice would fall on Busta. There is a photograph of Alcaraz standing with Roger Federer on a shelf in his bedroom. In March, at 18, he won his first Masters 1000 title in Miami, beating Casper Ruud in straight sets on hardcourts. "He has a very good level," explained Ferrero, who got the call to start working with Alcaraz because of a mutual contact. In July 2021, he reached his first ATP final, defeating top seed Albert Ramos-Violas at the Plava Laguna Croatia Open in Umag. No one else did it. He also reached the final of the Australian Open junior singles tournament, where he lost to Lorenzo Musetti.
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