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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. "Let's see how his career develops, but it's going all in the right direction.''. At the Hamburg Open, he reached the final, resulting in a new career-high of world 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. Carlos Alcaraz continued to make . Alcaraz is sponsored by Nike for clothing and shoes, and by Babolat for racquets, using the Babolat Pure Aero 98 racquet. Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is a professional tennis player from Spain. 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. In particular, his direct sprints, counterattacking abilities from often indefensible positions on court, and an extremely high peak footspeed which has earned him comparisons to a young Rafael Nadal and Gal Monfils. We estimated Carlos Alcaraz's net worth at $15 000 000. For premium tennis shes please CLICK HERE. If you give your permission, you can visit our website without this message. [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. 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. We are legally obliged to get your permission for the use of cookies and similar technologies, and to inform you about the use of these technologies on our website. It also marked his third title of the season. Polish world number one Iga Swiatek beat world number two Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus 6-3 6-4 in a repeat of last year's final. 2 is not too bad, either.". 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. 1 Presented By Pepperstone In History | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Juan Carlos Ferrero ser el nuevo coach de Carlos Alcaraz", "Carlos Alcaraz grabs 2020 Rio Open wild card for an ATP debut", "Alcaraz follows in the footsteps of Djokovic, Nadal and Federer", "17-Year-Old Carlos Alcaraz Wins Grand Slam Debut at Australian Open | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Carlos Alcaraz Sets Rafael Nadal Clash in Madrid | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Alcaraz on 'Dream' Nadal Clash: 'It's the Best Birthday Present' | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Rafael Nadal loses Madrid Open age milestone to 17-year-old Carlos Alcaraz", "Carlos Alcaraz Claims Historic Fourth Challenger Crown | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Alcaraz Triumphs at Oeiras Open Challenger", "Carlos Alcaraz Makes History in Umag, Reaches First ATP Tour Final | ATP Tour | Tennis", "18-Year-Old Carlos Alcaraz Wins First ATP Tour Title in Umag | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Alcaraz Rebounds to Foil Fucsovics' Bid in Winston-Salem | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Ivashka, Ruusuvuori, Ymer advance in Winston-Salem Open", "Alcaraz upsets Tsitsipas to reach U.S. Open fourth round", "Carlos Alcaraz Records Biggest Career Win, Shocks Stefanos Tsitsipas in US Open Thriller | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Alcaraz, 18, stuns Tsitsipas; Tiafoe tops Rublev", "The Latest: Alcaraz says leg muscle made him stop at Open", "Carlos Alcaraz Upsets Berrettini in Vienna Classic, Reaches SFS | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Carlos Alcaraz reacts to surviving thriller versus Pierre-Hugues Herbert in Paris", "Carlos Alcaraz Stops Jannik Sinner's Nitto ATP Finals Tilt | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Hugo Gaston Wins 17 Straight Points to Beat Alcaraz Paris 2021 | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Carlos Alcaraz Downs Rune in Milan | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Alcaraz Secures SF Berth in Milan | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Ruthless Carlos Alcaraz Sinks Juan Manuel Cerundolo in Milan | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Carlos Alcaraz Sets Sebastian Korda Showdown in Milan | ATP Tour | Tennis", "What Carlos Alcaraz Has Done Quicker Than the Big Three | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Carlos Alcaraz Rises to Career-High After Rio de Janeiro Title | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Carlos Alcaraz exits in windy Monte Carlo against unseeded Sebastian Korda", "ATP Barcelona: Carlos Alcaraz downs Stefanos Tsitsipas and writes history", "Carlos Alcaraz Stays Perfect vs. Stefanos Tsitsipas, Reaches Barcelona SFS | ATP Tour | Tennis", "Carlos Alcaraz beats Stefanos Tsitsipas in Barcelona Open thriller to guarantee spot in world's top 10", "On Monday, @AlcarazCarlos03 will become 20th teen to break into Top 10 overall and 1st since @Andy_Murray in 2007 (#ATP Rankings est. Since Rafael Nadal's first ATP Tour title in Sopot in 2004, Alcaraz was the youngest Spaniard to win an ATP Tour title. Alcaraz made clear on Monday that he would prefer making the top eight and qualifying for the season-ending ATP Finals in Turin, Italy. Alcaraz plays with a juan carlos ferrero, weighs 74kg ( 163 lbs) and height is 183cm ( 6'0" ). 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. Im just 19 years old, This is something that is really, really special to me., 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. [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. 1 ranking, to win the title. Even though it may seem unbelievable, the Spanish player came out in the ITF tournaments for the first time in 2018, before his 15th birthday! He has three siblings. He is currently ranked as the world's No. It was a third title of the season for the 19-year-old Spaniard, following wins in Buenos Aires and Indian Wells. Exclusive news, data and analytics for financial market professionals, Reporting by Shrivathsa Sridhar in Bengaluru There was no way to get him away from there, his father explained. 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. Expect the unexpected. "You have to give everything on court. The Serb world number 70, who beat Novak Djokovic in the quarter-finals, won 6-3 4-6 6-4 to claim just his second career title. [23], At the Erste Bank Open, Alcaraz defeated world No. The most comprehensive solution to manage all your complex and ever-expanding tax and compliance needs. Here are the answers to all the questions you might have about the Spanish teenager 23 April 2023 Carrie Dunn People More tennis news April 29, 2023 Madrid Masters: Zverev sweeps final eight games to beat Carballes Baena in three sets I was already tired and ready to go home after working all day and Carlos would be pleading with me: Play with me, here on the wall! It would be after 9 oclock, and Id say. He is a young, humble guy who knows what he needs to do, he answered. 1 Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Grand Slam tournament due to leg injury", "Djokovic Returns To No. His greatly disguised drop shot is key to his game, as he often combines the heaviness of his groundstrokes that pushes his opponents back into the court into a defensive position, with a drop shot that is often too well-placed and disguised to deal with. 1 to Felix Auger-Aliassime in Davis Cup Finals meeting", "In-Form Felix Flies Past Alcaraz In Basel", "Rune into Paris semis after Alcaraz retires, Djokovic advances", "CARLOS ALCARAZ FACING SIX WEEKS OUT WITH INJURY, WILL MISS ATP FINALS AND DAVIS CUP IN 'TOUGH AND PAINFUL' BLOW", "Australian Open 2023: World No. For Ruud, it was his second loss in a major final in 2022. 550 in the world. We've seen it many times before: He steps up when he needs to,'' Ruud said. 11 April 2019. Junior Boys' WC Singles; Junior Girls' WC Singles; Junior Boys' WC Doubles . Alcaraz earned an early break en route to taking the first set, hitting a knifing forehand volley winner en route to taking a 2-1 lead. We know that this year Im going to have to play some long matches, and so its important to feel strong physically, Alcaraz said. 6 in the rankings on 9 May 2022. No coach can see what's inside a kid right away, even a potential once-in-a-generation talent like Carlos Alcaraz. Casper Ruud, of Norway, returns a shot to Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, during the men's singles final [+] of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in New York. 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. The world No. @carlosalcaraz is projected to rise to a new career-high of No. 1 since 2004. In Spain, Alcaraz breezed past Stefanos Tsitsipas of Greece 6-3 6-4 to win the tournament without dropping a set. He is now 0-2 in Slam finals after being runner-up to Nadal at the French Open in June. Carlos Alcaraz, 18, is able to maintain control of his body even in extreme positions. 1.[6]. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. The youngster is currently ranked at a career-high No. He was born on May 5, 2003. 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. "It's tough to play a final this afternoon after this match, after this week, but it's a final," Alcaraz said earlier. Please note: if the button doesn't work, please clear cookies in your browser. [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. But Carlos Alcaraz was sitting calmly at a table surrounded by trophies and talking about the beauty of training in this place that was remote, relaxed and tranquilo.. He seems to get bigger, and that to me is a very good sign.. 1 but No. Analysis and opinion from the BBC's tennis correspondent. 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. 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. 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. And with help from a series of shanked shots by a tight-looking Ruud in the ensuing tiebreaker, Alcaraz surged to the end of that set. 2021) 2003-born Carlos Alcaraz: career-high No. He has one ATP Tour singles title and reached the quarterfinals of the 2021 US Open, his best Grand Slam singles performance. He has an impressive net-game with great drop volleys and drive volleys, and frequently serve-and-volleys on crucial points. OK but only 20 minutes. And after 20 minutes, wed go an extra 30 minutes, and he would want more and more. 1 in 2003 before Federer and Nadal took command. 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. 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. 3 Alexander Zverev to capture @MutuaMadridOpen title. This is tennis on clay. 1 Novak Djokovic with win over No. Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters, is the worlds largest multimedia news provider, reaching billions of people worldwide every day. On court, hes a fighter, Ferrero said. 29 in singles, which he first achieved in January 2022. Going out at night. Alcarazs father, also named Carlos, learned to play the game, inspired by the achievements of Manuel Santana, Spains first mens Wimbledon champion, who died in December. Reuters provides business, financial, national and international news to professionals via desktop terminals, the world's media organizations, industry events and directly to consumers. 141 in the FedEx ATP Rankings, but is now at a career-high No. A night time view of El Palmar, a little town outside Murcia where Alcaraz was born. He acknowledged that it was flattering but wildly premature to be compared with Nadal in light of Nadals 20 Grand Slam tournament singles titles and long run at the forefront of global sport. No one. 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 also has great touch with the dropshot. Alcaraz is the first player born in the 2000s to win an ATP Masters 1000 title and also to win multiple Masters 1000 titles. Alcaraz became the youngest player to enter the top 5 in rankings since Nadal in 2005. Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is a professional tennis player from Spain. Ferrero, nearly as lean at age 41 as he was in his prime, won the French Open and reached No. Ruud stood way back near the wall to return serve, but also during the course of points, much more so than Alcaraz, who attacked when he could. Hes got that fast racket, like Andre Agassi did, and hes got the fast feet like Rafa does. He also reached the final of the Australian Open junior singles tournament, where he lost to Lorenzo Musetti. Although the tennis player from Manacor is getting older, nobody else seems to be able to challenge him on the courts in Paris. [28][29][30][31], Seeded for the first time in a Grand Slam at No. He faces Matteo Berrettini in the third round. After a match that lasted for 5 hours and 15 minutes, Carlos Alcaraz eventually emerged as the winner of the 2022 US Open. When Ruud sailed a forehand long on set point, Alcaraz pumped his fist to the crowd, knowing he was in command two-sets-to-one. 1", "Carlos Alcaraz Youngest Year-End ATP No. 9. Singles
Ferrero appreciates that Alcarazs father does not interfere with his coaching. He became the first teenager to win the event. 1 world ranking for the last couple of years. Alcaraz has spent the total 101* consecutive weeks in the ATP Tour's top-100. These achievements helped him significantly advance in the ATP rankings. Elsewhere on Sunday, Britain's Alfie Hewett beat Shingo Kunieda to win the US Open men's wheelchair singles title. After winning the 2021 Open de Oeiras III, he entered the top 100 for the first time in May 2021. Im a kid who needs to be happy and lively on the court, Alcaraz said. [70] A day later, Alcaraz announced he had suffered an abdominal tear requiring a six-week layoff, forcing him to end his season early. 2 by the ATP. To avoid confusion and double counting, these charts are updated at the conclusion of a tournament or when the player's participation has ended. [91][92][93] In January 2023, he became ambassador for the American clothing brand Calvin Klein especially for their 1996 underwear campaign. Ahead of his match in Madrid Open, World No. Ferrero likes the comparison of Alcaraz to a car with a powerful motor that requires a chassis that is sturdy enough to support it. We use Google Analytics and similar services to track visitor statistics on our website. 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. Im still quite young, and Im going through a period where everything is new for me, and Juan Carlos already has lived through this, and he can really bring me that experience that other coaches cannot, Alcaraz said. Alcaraz's father lacked the money to pursue a professional career for long: stopping at age 20 and becoming . [77], At the Indian Wells Masters he recorded his 100th career win, defeating 31st seed Tallon Griekspoor to reach the fourth round, making him the second fastest player to reach this milestone after John McEnroe and faster than the Big 3. I always say its no time to be tired in a Grand Slam or the final round of a tournament, he said. VILLENA, Spain The rowdy tennis academy Christmas party was underway in the adjoining room. Featuring news, bio, rankings, playing activity, coach, stats, win-loss, points breakdown, videos, and more. 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. [1] Alcaraz at the 2022 Monte-Carlo Masters Performance timelines That's what it seems like,'' said Ruud, a 23-year-old from Norway. A lot of emotions.''. I just want to be Carlos Alcaraz.. He was born on May 5, 2003. [58][59][60], Alcaraz entered the 2022 US Open as the No. In the fourth set, Alcaraz earned a break point with a terrific lob that Ruud hit into the net earned Alcaraz a break point. At the French Open, Alcaraz reached the third round of a Grand Slam for the first time in his career by defeating Nikoloz Basilashvili. Off the court, Alcaraz is cheerful and easygoing. 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. Sixteen-year-old Carlos Alcaraz started working with former world No. He can play up on the baseline, and he can back up when he needs to. (AP Photo/John Minchillo), of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in New York. The championship match also came on the 21st anniversary of 9/11 and both men acknowledged the signifance of the date. 1 player in ATP history. This is something I dreamt of since I was a kid, Alcaraz said on court. Born on May 5, 2003, in El Palmar, Murcia, Spain, Alcaraz has achieved numerous milestones in his short but illustrious career. With the US Open win, Alcaraz became the youngest man to top the singles rankings at 19 years, 4 months and 6 days old, and the first teenager in the Open Era to top the men's rankings. 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. 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. Sometimes we want to integrate content from third parties on our website, like videos or an external news feed. The 19-year-old Spaniard had just reached No. [24] As a result, he made his debut as the youngest player in the top 35 on 1 November. During his Paris Masters run, Alcaraz defeated French wildcard Pierre-Hugues Herbert in three thrilling sets in the first round. Carlos Alcaraz vs Sebastian Korda - Highlights Round 3 I Roland-Garros 2022 Watch on Career Accomplishments Professional singles record: 77-27 World Ranking: 4 5 Tsitsipas in 79 minutes despite dropping serve in the third game of the match. won the Srpska Open with a three-set win over world number six Andrey Rublev. Alcaraz went five sets against 2014 US Open champion Marin Cilic in the fourth round, ending at 2:23 a.m. Tuesday; against Jannik Sinner in the quarterfinals, a 5-hour, 15-minute thriller that ended at 2:50 a.m. Friday after Alcaraz needed to save a match point; and against Frances Tiafoe in the semifinals.
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