Carlos Alcaraz Garfia, professionally known as Carlos Alcaraz, is a Spanish professional tennis player. He is best known for becoming one of the youngest Grand Slam champions in history and for reaching the World No. 1 ranking on the ATP Tour.
Renowned for his speed, powerful groundstrokes, and all-court playing style, Alcaraz has won multiple Grand Slam singles titles, including the US Open, Wimbledon, and the French Open, establishing himself as one of the leading players of his generation.
Essential Data
- Full Name: Carlos Alcaraz Garfia
- Stage Name: Carlos Alcaraz
- Born: May 5, 2003
- Age: 23 years old
- Birthplace: El Palmar, Murcia, Spain
- Nationality: Spanish
- Ethnicity: Spanish
- Occupation: Professional Tennis Player
- Height: 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
- Religion: Christianity
- Parents: Carlos Alcaraz González and Virginia Garfia Escandón
- Siblings: Álvaro Alcaraz, Sergio Alcaraz, and Jaime Alcaraz
- Spouse: None
- Children: None
- Relationship: Single
- Net Worth: $40 million USD
Early Life and Education
Carlos Alcaraz was born on May 5, 2003, in El Palmar, Murcia, Spain. He was raised by his parents, Carlos Alcaraz González, a former tennis player and tennis club director, and Virginia Garfia Escandón.
He grew up alongside his three brothers Álvaro Alcaraz, Sergio Alcaraz, and Jaime Alcaraz, in a close-knit family that played a significant role in his development.
His older brother, Álvaro, has worked on his professional team, while his younger brother, Jaime, has also shown promise as a tennis player.
Alcaraz balanced his education with competitive tennis, attending IES Marqués de los Vélez in Murcia before focusing full-time on his professional career. He practices Roman Catholicism.
Career
Carlos Alcaraz began playing tennis at the age of four at the Real Sociedad Club de Campo de Murcia, where his father worked as a coach and administrator.
His exceptional talent was recognized early, leading him to sign with IMG as a teenager and later join the Juan Carlos Ferrero Tennis Academy in 2018.
Under the guidance of former World No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero, Alcaraz rapidly developed into one of the sport’s brightest young stars.
Alcaraz turned professional in 2018 and quickly climbed the ATP rankings. In 2022, he won the US Open, becoming the youngest World No. 1 in ATP rankings history.
He followed that achievement by capturing the Wimbledon Championships in 2023 and 2024, defeating Novak Djokovic in consecutive finals, before adding the French Open title in 2024 and successfully defending it in 2025.
Throughout his career, he has also won numerous ATP Masters 1000 titles and has become widely recognized for his athleticism, versatility, and competitive spirit, drawing comparisons with legends such as Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Novak Djokovic.
Awards and Nominations
- US Open Champion (2022)
- Wimbledon Champion (2023, 2024)
- French Open Champion (2024, 2025)
- ATP World No. 1 (Youngest player in ATP history to achieve the ranking)
- ATP Newcomer of the Year (2020)
- ATP Most Improved Player of the Year (2022)
- ATP No. 1 Award (2022)
Social Media
- Instagram: @carlitosalcarazz
- Facebook: Carlos Alcaraz
- X (formerly Twitter): @carlosalcaraz
- TikTok: @carlosalcaraz
Personal Life
Carlos Alcaraz, 23, is currently single and remains focused on his tennis career. Away from competition, he enjoys playing golf, football, spending time with his family, and returning to his hometown whenever his schedule allows.
Despite his international success, he continues to maintain close ties with his parents and brothers. Alcaraz stands 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) tall.
Net Worth
Carlos Alcaraz has an estimated net worth of $40 million USD. His wealth comes from tournament prize money, endorsement agreements with global brands such as Nike, Rolex, Babolat, BMW, Louis Vuitton, and Calvin Klein, as well as appearance fees and commercial partnerships.