Key Takeaways
- Carlos Alcaraz has won 6 matches in his career after facing match point down, according to data shared by analyst Vansh.
- His comeback victories include notable clashes against Jannik Sinner at the US Open and Roland Garros, as well as wins over Alex de Minaur, Albert Ramos-Vinolas, Hubert Hurkacz, and Taylor Fritz.
- Alcaraz has lost only 2 matches in his career after holding match point up, falling to Tommy Paul in Montreal in 2022 and Novak Djokovic in Cincinnati in 2023.
Statistical breakdown of Alcaraz in match point scenarios
Carlos Alcaraz has established a reputation for performing under the most intense pressure on the tennis court. According to tennis analyst Vansh, writing on X under the handle @vanshv2k, the Spanish star has compiled an impressive record when matches reach the brink of defeat, recording “Alcaraz wins from Match Point(s) down: 6” throughout notable high-stakes encounters.
The tracking highlights a series of pivotal comebacks on tour across multiple surfaces and tournaments, underscoring Alcaraz’s capacity to overturn deficits when opponents stand just one point away from victory.
The matches won from match point down
The six recorded victories where Alcaraz saved match points span Grand Slams, Masters 1000 events, and team competitions:
| Year | Tournament | Round | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Barcelona | SF | De Minaur |
| 2022 | Roland Garros | 2R | Ramos-Vinolas |
| 2022 | US Open | QF | Sinner |
| 2023 | Cincinnati | SF | Hurkacz |
| 2025 | Roland Garros | F | Sinner |
| 2026 | Laver Cup | N/A | Fritz |
Rare defeats from match point up
Conversely, instances where Alcaraz let a match slip away after having match points of his own remain exceedingly rare. As noted by Vansh, the ledger shows “Alcaraz losses from Match Point(s) Up: 2” across his professional resume.
Those two occurrences happened in successive seasons during the North American hard-court swing:
| Year | Tournament | Round | Opponent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Montreal | 2R | Paul |
| 2023 | Cincinnati | F | Djokovic |
With 6 comeback wins from the brink and only 2 squandered opportunities, the numbers reflect Alcaraz’s remarkable efficiency when margins are at their thinnest.
Alcaraz wins from Match Point(s) down: 6
22 Barcelona SF vs De Minaur
22 RG 2R vs Ramos-Vinolas
22 USO QF vs Sinner
23 Cincinnati SF vs Hurkacz
25 RG F vs Sinner
26 Laver Cup vs FritzAlcaraz losses from Match Point(s) Up: 2
22 Montreal 2R vs Paul
23 Cincinnati F vs Djokovic— Vansh @vanshv2k (@vanshv2k) September 27, 2026
Carlos Alcaraz in 2026
Ranked no.3, Alcaraz played his last match on the 27th of September when he was overcome by world no.4 Ben Shelton 6-7(5) 6-1 6-3 1-6 7-6(7) in the quarter of the U.S. Open (draw).
Currently, during this season the Spaniard achieved a compiled 27-4 record. Carlos conquered 2 titles in 2026 at the Australian Open and Doha.
