Carlos Alcaraz, born in El Palmar, Spain, is the current ATP World #1 and a seven-time Grand Slam champion. At just 22, he has already won the US Open (2022, 2025), Wimbledon (2023, 2024), Roland Garros (2024, 2025), and the Australian Open (2026), completing the Career Grand Slam as the youngest man in history to hold all four major titles.
Alcaraz plays an all-court game built on explosive athleticism and shot variety. His forehand generates devastating pace from any position on the court, but what separates him is his ability to switch between aggressive baseline play and delicate touch at the net. His drop shot has become one of the most feared weapons in modern tennis, and his defensive speed allows him to turn rallies from impossible positions. He moves like a lightweight boxer and hits like a heavyweight.
His Grand Slam breakthrough came at the 2022 US Open, where he defeated Casper Ruud in the final to become World #1 at age 19. Back-to-back Wimbledon titles in 2023 and 2024 confirmed his dominance on grass, while consecutive Roland Garros crowns in 2024 and 2025 proved he could master clay at the highest level. His 2025 US Open victory cemented his status as the dominant force in men’s tennis, and the 2026 Australian Open triumph completed the set of all four majors, a feat only a handful of players have ever achieved.
Fans following Alcaraz through the 2026 Grand Slam season can catch him at the Australian Open in January, Roland Garros in May and June, Wimbledon in June and July, and the US Open in August and September. Check Spain time to convert match schedules to his home timezone.