Carlos Alcaraz: A Tennis Phenom's Rise to Grand Slam Glory

Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz stunned the world by capturing his fifth Grand Slam title at the 2025 French Open, overcoming Italian rival Jannik Sinner. The 22-year-old Alcaraz, seeded second, has solidified his place in tennis history with remarkable achievements.

Born in El Palmar, Spain, Alcaraz's tennis journey began early, influenced by his father, a director at a local tennis academy. By the age of 16, he made his ATP debut and quickly rose through the ranks, defeating top players such as Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Alcaraz has since become a dominant force, winning titles across all surfaces and becoming the youngest player to achieve world number one status. His impressive tenure includes victories at major tournaments and a memorable silver medal win at the 2024 Paris Olympics.

(With inputs from agencies.)