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Carlos Alcaraz Biography
Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish professional tennis player whose explosive all-court game carried him from the family tennis club in El Palmar to the top of the ATP rankings. He began playing at four, turned professional in 2018 and developed under former world No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero before continuing with Samuel López. Alcaraz won his first major and became the youngest ATP world No. 1 at the 2022 US Open, then added Wimbledon, Roland Garros and a second US Open. His 2026 Australian Open victory made him the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam. After a right-wrist injury kept him out for more than four months in 2026, he returned to reach the US Open quarterfinals and won his opening-night Laver Cup doubles match in London alongside Jakub Mensik.
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Full name: Carlos Alcaraz Garfia
Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish professional tennis player whose explosive all-court game carried him from the family tennis club in El Palmar to the top of the ATP rankings. He began playing at four, turned professional in 2018 and developed under former world No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero before continuing with Samuel López. Alcaraz won his first major and became the youngest ATP world No. 1 at the 2022 US Open, then added Wimbledon, Roland Garros and a second US Open. His 2026 Australian Open victory made him the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam. After a right-wrist injury kept him out for more than four months in 2026, he returned to reach the US Open quarterfinals and won his opening-night Laver Cup doubles match in London alongside Jakub Mensik.
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Who is Carlos Alcaraz?
What is Carlos Alcaraz's full name?
His full name is Carlos Alcaraz Garfia.
Sources: ATP Tour
When was Carlos Alcaraz born?
He was born on May 5, 2003, in El Palmar, Murcia, Spain.
Sources: ATP Tour
How old is Carlos Alcaraz?
His age is calculated dynamically from his verified birth date of May 5, 2003.
Sources: ATP Tour
How many Grand Slam titles has Carlos Alcaraz won?
He had won seven men's singles major titles through the 2026 Australian Open.
Sources: ATP Tour
Has Carlos Alcaraz completed the career Grand Slam?
Yes. His 2026 Australian Open victory completed his set of titles at all four majors and made him the youngest man in the Open Era to do so.
Sources: ATP Tour
When did Carlos Alcaraz become world No. 1?
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What happened to Carlos Alcaraz in 2026?
Did Carlos Alcaraz win an Olympic medal?
Yes. He won the men's singles silver medal for Spain at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
Sources: ATP Tour
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Where did Carlos Alcaraz grow up?
He grew up in El Palmar outside Murcia, in a family closely connected to the local tennis club.
Sources: Vogue