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Carlos Alcaraz biography, ranking, career earnings and girlfriend

Carlos Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz biography, ranking, career earnings and girlfriend. Photo/ CNN.
  • Carlos Alcaraz, a Spanish tennis player, is without a doubt the successor of The Big Three in tennis
  • At 19 years, four months and 6 days old, he became the youngest teenager in the Open Era to top the men’s rankings
  • Alcaraz earns $400,000 per year as his salary and has so far won over $12 million from his tennis endeavors

Carlos Alcaraz biography brings you facts about the life of the most promising tennis player since Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Carlos Alcaraz, a Spanish tennis player, is without a doubt the successor of The Big Three in tennis. He is currently ranked the World No. 1 player in men’s singles. The 19-year-old has made fantastic progress in his career, a proof he might dominate the tennis world for the next decades.

Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz is currently ranked the World No. 1 player in men’s singles. Photo/ CNN.

At 19 years, four months and 6 days old, he became the youngest teenage in the Open Era to top the men’s rankings. His latest achievement came at the 2023 Indian Wells when he defeated Daniil Medvedev in final to win the title.

Here, we take a close look at Carlos Alcaraz biography, letting you know about his childhood, career, earnings, net worth and personal life.

Carlos Alcaraz Biography

Full Name                                     Carlos Alcaraz Garfia

Date of Birth                                 5 May 2003

Age                                                 19

Place of Birth                                El Palmar, Murcia, Spain

Nationality                                    Spanish

Height                                            1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)

Occupation                                   Tennis player

Source of Wealth                         Tennis

Marital Status                               Unmarried

Early Life

Carlos Alcaraz Garfia was born on 5 May 2003 to his parents Carlos Alcaraz Gonzalez and Virginia Garfia Escandon. He began his tennis journey as a young boy at Real Sociedad Club de Campo de Murcia, where his father was the tennis academy director.

Career

Carlos Alcaraz made his ATP main-draw debut in February 2020 at the Rio Open. He was at the time 16 when he participated in the tournament, defeating Albert Ramos Vinolas before being knocked out in the second round by Federico Coria.

Alcaraz entered 2021 below the top 100. However, he had already made it to the top 50 after his US Open campaign. He would later reach world No. 11 after his triumph in Miami.

The Spanish player continued to produce outstanding performances on the court in 2022. He extended his string of good results at the Barcelona Open before making history at the Madrid Open, where he defeated both Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in back-to-back days.

Alcaraz won a Grand Slam for the first time at the 2022 US Open in a highly anticipated final against Casper Ruud. As a result, he became the youngest Grand Slam winner in 17 years, following Rafael Nadal’s triumph at the 2005 French Open.

Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from this year’s Australian Open due to a hamstring injury. As a result, he lost his world No. 1 ranking to Novak Djokovic who won the tournament. The Spain international, who is 19, returned to world No. 1 on 20 March 2023 after defeating Daniil Medvedev to win his eight career title.

Career Earnings And Net Worth

According to a source, Carlos Alcaraz earns $400,000 per year as his salary. The Spanish player has so far won over $12 million from his tennis endeavors.

His net worth started out at $251,251 and is now around $5 million. Carlos is endorsed by major brands such as Nike, BMW, Babolat, Rolex and Calvin Klein.

Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz has so far won over $12 million from his tennis endeavors. Photo/ SportoweFakty – WP.pl

Luxurious Lifestyle

As of now, there is no reliable information on Carlos Alcaraz’s car collection. However, he drives a BMW Series 1, as per sources. The world No. 1 owns a posh house in El Palmar, Spain.

Personal Life

Carlos Alcaraz biography would be incomplete without letting you know what we discovered about his personal life. The 19-year-old is dating Maria Gonzalez Gimenez, who is also a tennis player. Unlike Alcaraz, Gimenez has not yet enjoyed great success in the tennis world.

FAQs

Who is Carlos Alcaraz?

Carlos Alcaraz is a professional tennis player who is the current world No. 1.

Does Carlos Alcaraz have a girlfriend?

Yes. Carlos Alcaraz is dating Maria Gonzalez Gimenez.

How old is Carlos Alcaraz?

Bon on 5 May 203, Carlos Alcaraz is 19 years old.

What is the net worth of Carlos Alcaraz?

Carlos Alcaraz’s net worth is estimated to be around $5 million.

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