Carlos Alcaraz
Tennis player, 2022 US Open champion
Born
May 5th, 2003
22 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Spain
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A professional tennis player from Spain, achieved significant success at a young age. Won the 2022 US Open, marking a major milestone as the youngest men's champion since 1990. Claimed multiple ATP titles during the career, showcasing remarkable skills on the court. Ranked as the world number one in live rankings, establishing a presence in the competitive tennis landscape.
Won the 2022 US Open
Ranked world number one in ATP rankings
Claimed multiple ATP title wins
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