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On Wednesday, in a match at the French Open, Carlos Alcaraz, the world’s number three closely won against 176th-ranked Dutch qualifier Jesper de Jong, securing a four-set victory to qualify for the third row. 

The Spaniard defeated Jesper De Jong in four sets. Alcaraz won the first two sets 6-3, 6-4. While De Jong rallied back and knocked out the Spaniard 6-2 in the third set. Alcaraz fought back in the fourth set and sealed the deal.

“It was up and down,” Alcaraz quoted. “I played good tennis the first and second sets and then I was ­struggling a little bit.

“He dominated most of the points in the third set. Then in the fourth set, I had to fight. I got to overcome the problems that I had most of the time with my serve. But happy I could get the win in a good way at the end.”

The Spaniard showed commitment very early in his career and busted into the top 25 of the world rankings even before turning pro in 2018. Coached by Juan Carlos Ferrero, another Spaniard to have been World No. 1 in the ATP rankings, Carlos Alcaraz is the reigning Wimbledon champion. 

Tennis Works takes you through the glorious career of Carlos Alcaraz to date. 

Grand Slam Record Of Carlos Alcaraz

As may be expected from a twenty-year-old, Carlos’s Grand Slam career is short. 2020’s French Open marked his first-ever major debut. He has a 24-7 (88%) win-loss record in the majors. He did win Wimbledon a year later and the US Open 2022 championship.

• US Open: Winner (2022)
• French Open: Semi-Final (2023)
• Australian Open: Quarter-Final (2024)
• Wimbledon: Winner (2023)

ATP Tour Finals Record Of Carlos Alcaraz

So far, this Spaniard has qualified for 2 ATP tour finals. In 2022, he withdrew his participation from the tournament due to an injury. Later in 2023, he qualified for the semis where he lost to Novak Djokovic, who lifted the title that year. 

First Australian Open Of Carlos Alcaraz

Alcaraz began his 2024 campaign at the Australian Open, making his furthest career run at the tournament after reaching the quarterfinals. Later he lost to the sixth seed Alexander Zverev in four sets. 

Summing Up

Looking and his game and all his matches, it can be concluded that Alcaraz is an all-court, all-around tennis player, but he plays most of his matches from an aggressive baseline position, focusing on a high winner count from his forehand, which is usually his most powerful and consistent stroke. He can add a lot of topspin and margin over the net, or he can hit his forehand flat and quick for winners from any location on the court. In addition, he has a well-rounded, flattering backhand groundstroke with lower net clearance that he can deflect down the line for easy winners.