Carlos Alcaraz Playing Style

Last Modified Sep 3, 2025 07:53 GMT
Carlos Alcaraz Playing Style
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Carlos Alcaraz is a five-time Grand Slam winner as of September 2025. Having defeated the best of the best, such as Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner, he has stamped his authority on the ATP circuit. Alcaraz began playing tennis at the age of 4 and went pro at merely 15. He made his ATP Tour debut at the Rio Open in February 2020 and won his first Masters-1000 title in Miami two years later. Born on 5 May 2003 in El Palmar, Spain, Carlos Alcaraz Garfia has won four majors and five Masters titles. At the 2022 Madrid Open, Alcaraz made history by beating Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Alexander Zverev in succession. An Olympic silver medalist from Paris 2024, ‘Carlitos’ has been ranked No. 1 in the world too. He is being coached by Juan Carlos Ferrero as of September 2025.

Carlos Alcaraz has won 22 career singles titles. His first major title came at the 2022 US Open, where he defeated Casper Ruud in the final. He beat Djokovic in successive Wimbledon finals and pipped Zverev to complete the record of capturing a Slam on all surfaces.

What is the playing style of Carlos Alcaraz?

Carlos Alcaraz is an aggressive baseliner with an all-around game. A phenomenal stroke-maker who loves entertaining crowds, Carlos Alcaraz relies heavily on his powerful groundstrokes. He is an all-court specialist with a knack for making low-percentage shots consistently. Alcaraz possesses a rare quality of combining power and spin - similar to Rafael Nadal. Additionally, his net play is very potent - the Spaniard serves and volleys on big points very often.

Although he does not have the strongest serve on tour by any means, Carlos Alcaraz makes up for it with his pinpoint accuracy. When it comes to return games, he adapts his position and shots to his opponent as well as the surface. The Spanish sensation enjoys taking the ball on the up, giving the opposition minimal time to settle into the point. He mixes it up with immaculate drop shots, keeping his opponents on their toes at all times.

Carlos Alcaraz's best performance at each Grand Slam

Singles:

Australian Open - QF (2024,2025)

Roland Garros - W (2024,2025)

Wimbledon - W (2023, 2024)

US Open - W (2022)

Also Read: Carlos Alcaraz Olympics

FAQs on Carlos Alcaraz

A. Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal reached the quarterfinal of the 2024 Paris Olympics. They were knocked out by Ram/Krajicek.

A. No, Carlos Alcaraz is 22 years old as of September 2025.

A. Carlos Alcaraz has won five Grand Slam titles.

A. No, Carlos Alcaraz lost to Jannik Sinner in the final of the 2024 Six Kings Slam.

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