Indian Wells champ Alcaraz: “I overcome a lot of problems in my head”
After winning his first title in nine months at Indian Wells, Carlos Alcaraz opened up about the challenges he was forced to overcome since winning Wimbledon.
19 March 2024
Age
20 years
Born
El Palmar, Murcia, Spain
Height
183cm (6 ft )
Weight
74kg (163 lbs)
Profile data courtesy ATP/WTA. Updated 19/04/2024
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Player & Career Overview
Career Wins 78%Turned Pro2018Playing HandRight-handedPrize Money$28,762,147 USDCoachJuan Carlos FerreroSingles Titles13Events EnteredSingles Win-Loss170-47-
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Five in focus: Alcaraz, Rybakina, De Minaur, Osaka, Thompson
Carlos Alcaraz, Elena Rybakina, Alex de Minaur, Naomi Osaka and Jordan Thompson have caught the eye of Aussie tennis greats Todd Woodbridge and Wally Masur, who assess their position in the game so far in 2024.
5 March 2024
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Alcaraz departs: "It was a pity I couldn't stay at this level"
Despite a third set revival, world No.2 Carlos Alcaraz fell in four sets to German sixth seed Alexander Zverev under the Rod Laver Arena lights in the AO 2024 quarterfinals.
25 January 2024
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Zverev thwarts Alcaraz escape bid to make semis
Sixth seed Alexander Zverev starts fast and holds firm to beat Carlos Alcaraz in a compelling quarterfinal, setting up a final-four meeting with Daniil Medvedev.
24 January 2024
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Alcaraz joins illustrious quarterfinal club
At just 20 years of age, Carlos Alcaraz has already reached the quarterfinal stage at all four Grand Slam tournaments – the fourth youngest player to do so in the Open Era.
23 January 2024
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Alcaraz sizzles to set up Zverev quarterfinal
Carlos Alcaraz makes the quarterfinals for the seventh time in just 12 Grand Slam events, the men's second seed blasting past Serbia's Miomir Kecmanovic in straight sets on Monday night at Rod Laver Arena.
22 January 2024
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"I have to be myself”: Alcaraz keeping it real at AO 2024
While Carlos Alcaraz is storming through the draw at AO 2024, he knows that it's important to keep his feet on the ground and stay true to himself.
21 January 2024
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Assured Alcaraz relishing debut second week at AO
Carlos Alcaraz is through to the Australian Open second week for the first time after teenage wildcard Jerry Shang’s withdrawal due to a right leg injury 66 minutes into their showdown.
20 January 2024
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Alcaraz takes four to stop Sonego
Men's second seed Carlos Alcaraz has overcome windy conditions and a stubborn opponent to win through to the third round of AO 2024, beating Italian Lorenzo Sonego in four sets on Thursday.
18 January 2024
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Day 5 preview: Swiatek seeking to make amends
Danielle Collins has beaten Iga Swiatek just once in five previous meetings – but that win came in the semifinals of Australian Open 2022. Can the American spring a Melbourne Park upset a second time?
18 January 2024
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Alcaraz accelerates to the finish against Gasquet
Men's second seed Carlos Alcaraz drops just three games after a hard-fought first set to fly past French veteran Richard Gasquet in his opening-round match on Tuesday night.
16 January 2024
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"Ambitious guy" Alcaraz has eyes on title
The bulk of Carlos Alcaraz’s major-contending rivals tend to stick to a well-trodden path, cautious not to hint at anything too outlandish from the outset if peering into the crystal ball ahead of their Australian Open campaigns.
14 January 2024
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Insight, optimism and good vibes: Inside media day at AO 2024
The world's best met the press ahead of the first major of 2024 in Melbourne – here's the best of what they had to say.
13 January 2024
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The stats behind the young trio aiming to end Djokovic's reign
Novak Djokovic's Australian Open record is unmatched – but Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Holger Rune have designs on dethroning the king of Melbourne Park.
12 January 2024
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AO 2024 men’s draw: Five key takeaways
Novak Djokovic’s path to an 11th AO title has Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as roadblocks, while Alex de Minaur has his best chance yet to banish his home fourth-round hoodoo.
11 January 2024