Carlos Alcaraz earned $21 million in just two years

• Carlos Alcaraz won’t defend his US Open title after a knockout by Daniil Medvedev
• Alcaraz secured his first ATP Tour title on July 21 and set off his path to millionaire status
• He has two Grand Slams to his name already

Although Carlos Alcaraz won’t defend his US Open title after a knockout by Daniil Medvedev in the semi-finals; he has quickly accumulated $21,141,707 in prize money since July 2021.

Alcaraz secured his first ATP Tour title on July 2021, and slightly over two years later, he finds himself ascending the all-time prize money rankings at an impressive pace.

Alcaraz’s breakthrough at the top level of tennis occurred at the Croatia Open, contested on clay, where the Spanish sensation clinched victory in his first FIVE ATP Tour finals.

While most players encounter difficulties when they reach their initial senior-level finals, Alcaraz has always stood out from the crowd, consistently demonstrating his exceptional talent as his career rapidly ascends.

In March 2022, he claimed his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Miami, and he added a coveted Grand Slam championship to his trophy collection at the US Open the previous year.

His ascent to the world No. 1 ranking swiftly culminated in a historic Wimbledon victory, where he defeated Novak Djokovic in a breathtaking final on Centre Court in July.

Carlos Alcaraz won the 2023 Wimbledon after defeating Novak Djokovic. Photo/NDTV Sports

He pocketed a cool $2,741,726 from his Wimbledon victory. This series of triumphs has translated into an astonishing accumulation of prize money for Alcaraz, with his recent journey to the Cincinnati Masters final last month elevating his career earnings to an impressive $20,366,707.

And his US Open semi-finalist play earned him another $775,000 in prize money which isn’t too bad although his focus was on his third Grand Slam with over $2 million in prize money.

This remarkable total currently positions Alcaraz at No. 29 on the all-time men’s tennis earnings list. His US Open run is poised to propel him into the top 20 of this prestigious ranking.

At the tender age of 20, his prize money achievements are nothing short of remarkable. While he benefits from substantial prize purses compared to players from earlier eras, his consistent performance levels strongly indicate that he is on a trajectory to join the ranks of the sport’s most financially successful competitors throughout his career.

In addition to his on-court success, Alcaraz has secured lucrative sponsorship deals with prominent brands such as Nike, Babolat, Rolex, BMW, Louis Vuitton, and Calvin Klein.

As his career progresses, he could find himself in contention among the highest-earning players in tennis history, with his primary rival, Novak Djokovic, currently leading the prize money charts.

Djokovic’s recent victory at the Cincinnati Masters elevated his total earnings to an impressive $172,281,484, placing him at the top of the list. He is followed by Roger Federer with $134,640,719, Rafael Nadal with $130,594,339, and Andy Murray in fourth place with $64,000,366.

Given Alcaraz’s consistent performance and age, it is highly probable that he will surpass Murray’s earnings by the time he reaches the age of 25 assuming he remains injury-free.

Carlos Alcaraz. Photo/ News Unrolled.

Additionally, as the focal point of tennis, he is poised to attract more lucrative sponsorship opportunities. With the eventual retirements of Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic, the stage will be set for a new leader to emerge in the sport.

And Alcaraz appears well-positioned to assume that role, even if he feels somewhat uncomfortable in the spotlight at the moment but it is what it is.

He says that his tennis star status is now making it harder for him to even walk in the streets of New York because everyone knows him.

Money aside, his biggest dream is to amass as many Grand Slams and Masters tournament prizes as he can before he gets to 30.