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Carlos Alcaraz

ATP#3

Ranking as of 2026-08-24

Career-high ranking: 1

Player at a glance

For Carlos Alcaraz, this snapshot records 371 matches and 302 wins from 2020 through 2026. The highest verified singles ranking is world No. 1. The data records 7 Grand Slam singles titles and 27 tour titles. On Grass, the snapshot shows a 89.7% win rate across 39 matches.

Status: Active
Age: Age 23
Height: 183 cm
Playing hand: Right-handed
Tour wins: 302 / 371
Tour titles: 27
Grand Slam titles: 7
Career win rate: 81.4%

Results by surface

Read each win rate together with its recorded match sample.

Hard: 78.3%203 matches
Clay: 83.7%129 matches
Grass: 89.7%39 matches

Player at a glance

How they play

Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest ATP world No. 1 after winning the 2022 US Open. An attacking all-court player, he creates both pace and variation within a point instead of relying on power alone.

He takes control quickly from the baseline, then mixes in drop shots and net play when the opponent retreats. His first move when turning defense into attack is especially revealing.

Featured video

Wimbledon · Aug 21, 2026Alcaraz vs Djokovic · 2023 Wimbledon final highlights

The lead changed several times across this five-set final. It clearly shows how Alcaraz mixes drop shots and forward movement into his powerful baseline game.

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What to watch

If you are new to this player

Watch how he sets his feet and creates space from the ball before hitting hard.
When he has pushed an opponent behind the baseline, notice whether he repeats the same pace or changes the pattern with a short ball.

For a closer look

After he changes return position, track which space he opens with the first two shots.
On defensive forehands, watch how he maintains racquet-head speed to turn a neutral ball into an attacking one.

Career timeline by age

Feb 17, 2020 · Age 16
First recorded tour match
The first main-draw tour match covered by the current data set.
Jul 19, 2021 · Age 18
First tour title
A verified tour-title milestone in this player’s career.
Aug 29, 2022 · Age 19
First Grand Slam singles title
A verified Grand Slam milestone in this player’s career.
Sep 12, 2022 · Age 19
Youngest ATP world No. 1
After winning his first major at the 2022 US Open, he reached No. 1 at age 19.
Jan 5, 2026 · Age 22
Career-high ranking: No. 1
The highest position found in the available weekly singles rankings.
Apr 13, 2026 · Age 22
Most recent recorded match
The latest tour match included in the current snapshot.

Racquet and string history

RacquetVerified use

Babolat Pure Aero 98 pro setup

After the 2022 US Open · based on a 2023 manufacturer publication

The manufacturer notes that the player’s frame may be customized differently from the retail product.

Aug 21, 2026 · Confidence: Medium

RacquetComparable retail model

Babolat Pure Aero 98 -2023

2023 retail model

This is the same-named retail model available for comparison in the app, not a claim that it matches the player’s custom specification.

Aug 21, 2026 · Confidence: Medium

StringVerified use

Babolat RPM Blast 1.30 mm

After the 2022 US Open · based on a 2023 manufacturer publication

A 2024 manufacturer article names a different string, so this claim is preserved as a dated equipment record.

Aug 21, 2026 · Confidence: High

StringVerified use

Babolat RPM Team

2024 Roland-Garros · manufacturer publication

This remains a separate dated claim rather than replacing the earlier RPM Blast record.

Aug 21, 2026 · Confidence: Medium

Worth knowing

Alcaraz has worked with Babolat since age 10 and became world No. 1 at 19 on September 12, 2022.
Even Babolat’s own records name RPM Blast in 2023 and RPM Team in its 2024 Roland-Garros article, showing why equipment claims need dates.

Verified sources

ATP world No. 1 featureChecked Aug 21, 2026 · Confidence: High Babolat partnership and equipment announcementChecked Aug 21, 2026 · Confidence: High

What to borrow for your game

Copy the sequence of preparation, contact point, and recovery rather than only the final shot.
On Grass, identify the repeated starting position and purpose of the first two shots before borrowing the pattern.
Compare matches against different opponents and keep only the choices that repeat.

Notable numbers

Reached a verified career-high singles ranking of world No. 1.
This page uses 371 recorded matches from the 2020–2026 seasons.
The snapshot records 8 Grand Slam finals and 7 titles.

Reviewed sources

A result-based profile built from surface results, rankings, titles, and playing hand. Missing shot-speed, spin-rate, and point-pattern data are not invented.

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