Carlos Alcaraz is the man of the moment in tennis after winning the US Open recently. While the Spaniard has been tipped for glory for many years, to win a Grand Slam at a young age is some achievement, but it also means that people are trying to find out everything there is to know about him. And luckily, we have the lowdown on the current world number one.
Who is Carlos Alcaraz?
Carlos Alcaraz is a nineteen-year-old Spanish tennis player who turned professional in 2018 and plays off the right hand. After winning the US Open in 2022, Alcaraz has now established himself as world number one, which has never been done before by someone so young, and means he’s now got six career titles to his name.
Who trains Alcaraz?
Alcaraz is currently trained by former world number one and fellow Spaniard Juan Carlos Ferrero. Ferrero, 42, spotted Alcaraz’s talent from early and offered to coach him as he believed he could go on to be one of the best players on the planet. And, as a former Grand Slam winner, who tasted success at the French Open, he’s certainly the perfect trainer for Alcaraz, who is looking to push on and add to his US Open success, with the odds of him winning the Australian Open in January reflecting his recent achievements.
How much has Alcaraz earned so far?
Alcaraz may not have been in the sport as long as most others, but because he’s quickly shot to fame, rising to the top and becoming world number one, with the US Open title in the bag, he’s managed to rake in a considerable amount of cash already. It’s reported that the Spaniard has pocketed over $6.5 million. And you’d think if the success continues, which is likely, he will not only earn more through his on-court achievements but through sponsors and endorsements too.
How long has Alcaraz been playing tennis?
Like many greats of the sport, Alcaraz has been playing tennis for most of his life, even though he’s still only nineteen. He started out at the age of four, with influence from his father, who was once one of the top forty players in Spain. As you will expect, as he began to get older, Alcaraz began to idolise Rafael Nadal, especially because of his prowess on clay and Roger Federer.
What does Alacaraz enjoy away from the court?
Like many other elite sports players, Alcaraz has a love for sport in general, and more in particularly football and golf. Like many Spaniards, Nafal included, Alcaraz is a huge Real Madrid fan and follows Los Blancos as much as possible. But, as you will expect, at the age of nineteen, spending time with friends and family is massively important too, and there’s no getting away from tennis, which Alcaraz has dedicated his life to, which doesn’t leave much time for anything else.
