From the moment Alcaraz entered the ATP Tour at the age of 16, his diverse playing style has garnered significant recognition. He skillfully blends sharp, low slices with powerful forehands and subtle drop shots, consistently surprising his adversaries and securing points in visually stunning ways.
However, it is his capacity to seamlessly integrate this comprehensive skill set across various court surfaces that distinguishes him from other players.
Alcaraz now boasts two Grand Slam victories on each of the hard, grass, and clay courts. Historically, only Rafael Nadal (at age 24), Mats Wilander (at age 24), and Novak Djokovic (at age 34) have accomplished the same milestone in men’s tennis.
The swiftness with which Alcaraz is accumulating major titles is truly remarkable. He has secured six Grand Slam titles in just 19 tournaments, surpassed only by Bjorn Borg’s record of 18 tournaments in 1978.
Borg remains the sole player to have attained six Grand Slam victories at a younger age than Alcaraz, achieving this by triumphing three times on clay at Roland Garros and three times on grass at Wimbledon.
By the age of 22, Nadal had also secured six titles (though his last victory occurred when he was a few months older than Alcaraz). Meanwhile, Pete Sampras had five titles, and Wilander had four.
Legends such as eight-time Wimbledon champion Roger Federer (with three titles) and 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic (with one title) were significantly behind Alcaraz’s pace at the same stage of their careers.
