Carlos Alcaraz has quickly emerged as one of the brightest stars in men’s tennis, making a mark on the sport with his fearless game and ability to thrive on the biggest stages. Since claiming his first Grand Slam title in 2022, the Spaniard has continued to build an impressive resume.
He’s showcased his dominance across different surfaces and against the toughest opponents. On Sunday, he beat the top seed Jannik Sinner to clinch the US Open and his sixth Grand Slam Title.
1. 2022 US Open
- Runner-Up: Casper Ruud
- Final Score: 6-4, 2-6, 7-6, 6-3
Carlos Alcaraz’s first Grand Slam title was the 2022 US Open, where he won the tournament in his second career appearance. He won the first three rounds without dropping a set. He then became the youngest man to reach back-to-back US Open quarterfinals in the Open Era.
Alcaraz then defeated Jannik Sinner in an iconic quarterfinal match spanning five hours and fifteen minutes. In the final, he faced 5th seed Casper Ruud and won the match in four sets, claiming his first major title and a world No. 1 ranking.
2. 2023 Wimbledon
- Runner-Up: Novak Djokovic
- Final Score: 1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4
Alcaraz became the only man outside the Big Four to claim the Wimbledon title since Lleyton Hewitt in 2002. He entered the tournament and had ceded the top spot to Novak Djokovic. The Spaniard only dropped two sets en route to the final, facing off against seven-time champion and four-time defending champion Novak Djokovic.
The top seeds faced off in a final dubbed as a modern classic, which lasted four hours and forty-two minutes. He became the second player since Andy Murray in 2013 to defeat Novak Djokovic in a Wimbledon final. With this victory, he claimed his first Wimbledon title and his second major title overall.
3. 2024 French Open
- Runner-Up: Alexander Zverev
- Final Score: 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2
The Spaniard suffered a forearm injury yet returned in time for the 2024 French Open. He defeated the second seed, Jannik Sinner, in the semifinals to reach the first Roland Garros final of his career.
In the final, he faced the Olympic champion Alexander Zverev, whom he defeated over five sets: 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2. He became the youngest man to win a major title across all three tennis surfaces, completing the career Surface Slam.
4. 2024 Wimbledon
- Runner-Up: Novak Djokovic
- Final Score: 6-2, 6-2, 7-6(7-4)
The Spaniard entered the tournament as the third seed behind World No.1 Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic. He defeated Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals to earn his spot in the final, a repeat of last year’s final against Djokovic.
He dominated the Serbian and completed a triumph over three sets; 6-2, 6-2, 7-6 (7-4). This victory made him the first Spaniard to claim back-to-back Wimbledon triumphs. He also became the youngest male player in the Open Era to complete the Channel Slam.
5. 2025 French Open
- Runner-Up: Jannik Sinner
- Final Score: 4-6, 6-7 (4), 6-4, 7-6 (3), 7-6 (10-2)
Carlos Alcaraz faced Jannik Sinner in a final dubbed as the “greatest-ever Roland-Garros final”. The top two seeds showed incredible amounts of energy and determination playing a marathon of a final that lasted five hours and 29 minutes, the longest ever French Open final.
The Spaniard fought back from two sets down and three championship points to win the French Open title. This was one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the clay-court tournament.
6. 2025 US Open
- Runner-Up: Jannik Sinner
- Final Score: 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4
Alcaraz swept through the first six rounds of singles competition, defeating Mattia Bellucci and Luciano Darderi. In the semifinal, he faced Novak Djokovic, recording his first victory over the Serbian on hardcourt. He reached the final without dropping a single set, the first man to do so at the US Open since Roger Federer in 2015.
He faced the top seed, Italian Jannik Sinner, for a third consecutive Grand Slam final. Following this victory, the Spaniard reclaimed the World No.1 ranking from Sinner. He also joined Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Mats Wilander as the only men to win multiple major titles on all three surfaces.
Conclusion
Carlos Alcaraz’s Grand Slam victories between 2022 and 2025 highlight not just his extraordinary talent but also his rapid rise as one of the best players of his generation. He has shown the grit, adaptability, and flair needed to succeed on all three surfaces. He has plenty of years left in his career, and he could chase down some of the greatest records set in the sport.
Written by: Thillai Ritvik
