The 'secret weapon' that helped Alcaraz conquer 7 Grand Slams at just 22 years old

At 22, Carlos Alcaraz is the youngest player in history to complete the prestigious Grand Slam collection.

World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz is demonstrating remarkable growth by quickly establishing his status in elite tennis. The Spanish star began the season with a streak of 16 consecutive victories, thereby completing the "Career Grand Slam" after winning the Australian Open, before claiming the Qatar Open title.

Despite subsequent losses to Daniil Medvedev at Indian Wells and Sebastian Korda in Miami, Carlitos is still considered the top contender for every major title this year. His consistent performance and all-around playing style have earned him recognition as a "future legend" of world tennis.

This perspective is shared by renowned coach Rick Macci, who has mentored stars like Serena Williams and Maria Sharapova. According to Macci, the key factor elevating Alcaraz is his perfect adaptability across all court surfaces. "Every court surface is his strength. That is extremely rare.", he noted.

Macci also believes that if he maintains good physical condition, Alcaraz can fully compete for Grand Slam titles with Novak Djokovic, who holds the record of 24 Grand Slam singles titles. Notably, at just 22, Alcaraz already has 7 major titles, while Djokovic had only 1 championship at the same age.

After his exit at the Miami Open, Alcaraz returned to his hometown Murcia, Spain to prepare for the clay court season. He trained alongside young compatriot talent Martin Landaluce, who recently created surprises in Miami, before heading to compete in the Monte Carlo Masters.

Monte Carlo also marks a crucial turning point in the Spanish player's career. After a loss in his first participation in 2022, the 22-year-old returned strongly to win the championship in 2025 by defeating Lorenzo Musetti in the final.