Carlos Alcaraz continues to solidify his status as one of tennis’s brightest stars. At just 22 years old, the Spanish sensation has already amassed four Grand Slam titles and a silver medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics. In 2025, he continued to add to his impressive resume.
While he has made a name for himself in the sports world, many are curious about his background. To provide more insight, News47.us has rounded up five facts about the tennis player.
Carlos was born on May 5, 2003, making him 22 years old.
He is from El Palmar, Spain.
According to the Olympics, Carlos started playing tennis at the age of three. He comes from a family with a rich history in the sport, with both his grandfather and father involved in tennis, fostering his early passion for the game.
Carlos claimed victory at the 2024 China Open. He maintained a five-match winning streak throughout the tournament and secured his final win on Wednesday, October 2, against Jannik Sinner in the final.
In a post-match interview, he praised his opponent and acknowledged the hard work of his team. He also thanked his family for their ongoing support, as reported by the Independent. He said, “Then my family, my team – I’m really lucky. They support me every day and tell me the things I don’t want to hear! I want to thank you. The last two months have been a difficult moment but all the hard work we’ve been doing, playing great tennis and having a good time on the court I was able to have the joy again. It’s all thanks to you, for this week especially.”
