The Rise of Carlos Alcaraz: Is He A New Tennis Legend?
It is recorded that Carlos Alcaraz, who defeated Novak Djokovic in the Wimbledon men’s singles final, lives with his family in a small house above a kebab shop. In addition, it was emphasized that the Spanish racket will earn close to 35 million euros this year with sponsor agreements. The sports world is talking about tennis’ rising star Carlos Alcaraz’s Wimbledon championship. The Spanish athlete managed to beat Novak Djokovic, one of the biggest names in history, in the giant final.
It is thought that the Spanish racket could easily earn 35 million euros this year when it comes under the control of sponsors. Carlos Alcaraz is preparing to become one of the biggest stars in the world. With his handsome appearance, fit physique and attractive smile, he will be signed to major sponsorships and may even launch his own brand, such as Bjorn Borg or Maria Sharipova.
Carlos Alcaraz: The Shining Star
It’s not too long until the years dominated by the trio of Federer, Nadal and Djokovic are behind us. In particular, Federer and Nadal’s struggles with injuries, their long time away from the courts, Djokovic’s inability to play as stable as before, and the time that no one can prevent, is moving very quickly, and athletes are getting older, has a negative impact on their performances and will continue to reflect. After the retirement of this trio who made a mark on the tennis world, athletes who will dominate men’s tennis and ensure the continuation of interest in tennis are really very important.
If you were to ask about the athletes who will dominate men’s tennis after this trio towards the end of 2021, the answers you would probably get would be names such as Medvedev, Zverev, Tsitsipas, and Berrettini. But, although he is only 19 years old, it seems that the young Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, who suddenly sat on the tennis agenda with his performance in the first half of 2022, will knock all these predictions into the water.
Who is Carlos Alcaraz?
Carlos Alcaraz Garfia, born May 5, 2003, is a Spanish professional tennis player who, despite his young age, is achieving great success on the world tennis stage. Ranked as the world No. 1 in singles by the Association of Professional Tennis Players (ATP), Alcaraz has won twelve singles titles, including the 2022 U.S. Open, 2023 Wimbledon and four Masters 1000 titles. With his US Open win, Alcaraz became the youngest man to top the singles rankings at the age of 19 years, 4 months and 6 days, and the first teenager to achieve this feat in the Open Era.
Alcaraz, who rose to world number 22 during his youth, won two titles on the ITF Junior Circuit. Since turning professional in 2018, he has won three titles on the ITF Men’s World Tennis Tour and four on the ATP Challenger Tour. Alcaraz entered the top 100 in the rankings in May 2021, and two months later reached his first ATP Tour final at the 2021 Croatia Open, where he won his first title.
