Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday became the youngest man in 29 years to reach the third round of the French Open. Today we will discuss about Carlos Alcaraz: French Open| Ranking| Age
Carlos Alcaraz: French Open| Ranking| Age
Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is a Spanish professional tennis player. Alcaraz has a career-high ATP singles ranking of 94, achieved on 24 May 2021.
French Open
Alcaraz had already become the youngest man since Novak Djokovic in 2005 to win a match at Roland Garros with his first-round success against Bernabe Zapata Miralles.
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz on Thursday became the youngest man in 29 years to reach the third round of the French Open with an impressive straight-sets win over 28th seed Nikoloz Basilashvili.
The world number 97, who turned only 18 last month, is the youngest ever since Andrei Medvedev in 1992.
Alkaraz achieved this feat in a spectacular fashion by defeating Basilashvili of Georgia 6-4, 6-2, 6-4.
He will next face 42nd-ranked German Jan-Lenard Struff, who beat Facundo Bagnis 7-5, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 to extend his run in the second week.
Ranking
| Rank | Player | Points | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
N. Djokovic | 11313 | |
| 2 |  |
D. Medvedev | 9793 | |
| 3 |  |
R. Nadal | 9630 | |
| 4 |  |
D. Thiem | 8445 | |
| 97 | |
C. Alcaraz Garfia | 815 |
|---|
Age
The age of Alcaraz is 18 years old. Alcaraz began playing tennis at the age of four, influenced by his father, who was once ranked in Spain’s top 40. His idol growing up was his compatriot Nadal – and he shares his fondness for clay courts.
