Carlos Alcaraz (ATP Tour)
Carlos Alcaraz became the youngest ever male champion of the Miami Masters ATP 1000 event earlier this week
Carlos Alcaraz is on the brink of breaking into the Top 10 of ATP Rankings. After his Miami Open victory, Carlos Alcaraz is now ranked 11th in the world. The teenager has seen a drastic rise in his net worth and career ranking after an incredible show in Florida. Alcaraz has been very consistent in 2022 so far and holds a win record of 18-2 this year.
The Spaniard has earned total prize money of US$ 3,791,420 to date in his brief professional career. He received a massive addition of US$ 1,028,300 to his prize money kitty as a result of winning the men’s singles title at the Miami Open. The 18-year has already won 3 ATP titles in his career including two this year – the Rio Open and the Miami Open.
Alcaraz is an emerging star and one of the most sought after players in the tennis circuit. After this win, he has a net worth of close to 3 million US Dollars. Carlos Alcaraz is endorsed by a lot of popular multi-national brands even at such a young age. Alcaraz is sponsored by Nike for clothing and shoes, Babolat for racquets. He has recently become the brand ambassador of the immensely popular Swiss watch manufacturing company, Rolex.
Carlos Alcaraz will definitely have his eyes on Roland Garros. The second Grand Slam of the year which starts in Paris in a month’s time is played on clay surface which suits the Spaniard’s style of play.
Alcaraz won the Rio Open last month. The tournament was played on a clay surface, a good warm-up event leading to the Roland Garos which is played on clay surface. Alcaraz became the youngest ever ATP 500 champion after defeating Diego Schwartzmann 6-4, 6-2 in the final. Alcaraz however would need to be careful about his fitness leading to the second Grand Slam of the year. The Spaniard withdrew from the next event, the Acapulco Open in Mexico owing to a niggle he suffered post the Rio Open. With a packed schedule, he would look to ensure he stays fit and on top of his game going into the French Open. And, of course there can’t be a better morale booster than winning an ATP-1000 event – the 2022 Miami Open.
Carlos Alcaraz is often compared to his idol Rafael Nadal. Left-handed, Spanish, strong on clay surfaces – too much in common isn’t it? Well, there is definitely something more to it. The potential, the talent and the precise execution, Alcaraz has it in abundance. When you watch Alcaraz play, you can definitely relate him to Nadal in the early stages of his career. Alcaraz has been considered the next big thing in tennis for quite some time now. Is it finally time for Alcaraz to put his name for reckoning along with the big boys on a platform like the Grand Slam?
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