Following a tough victory over Emil Ruusuvuori in his Madrid Masters debut on Friday, April 28, Carlos Alcaraz wrote a birthday message for his father on camera. Alcaraz wrote his father a birthday message on camera after the victory: “Feliz Cumple(anos) Papa” [“Happy Birthday Papa”]
Since his son was a youngster, Carlos Alcaraz Sr. has coached him and has been crucial to his growth as a player. He taught his son tennis by sharing his expertise and experience. He played tennis himself when he was younger. Carlos Alcaraz Jr. frequently discusses the part his father had in his career and attributes his success to him.
Alcaraz in Madrid, ranking, and results in 2023
WWWWWWWWWL Ranked world no.2, Alcaraz achieved a composed 27-2 match record in 2023. Carlos is now playing in Madrid where he toppled the world no.41 Emil Ruusuvuori 2-6 6-4 6-2, the world no.32 Grigor Dimitrov 6-2 7-5, the world no.16 Alexander Zverev 6-1 6-2 and the world no.12 Karen Khachanov 6-4 7-5.
Carlos Alcaraz will square off with the world no.20 Borna Coric in the semifinal on Friday at 4:00 pm on MANOLO SANTANA STADIUM. They have never played each other so far in top events.
Carlos conquered 3 titles in 2023 in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells and Barcelona. Alcaraz was the finalist in Rio de Janeiro (Rio Open).
The Spaniard won 9 titles in his career: 3 on hard courts and 6 on clay courts. (See the list of his titles)
Alcaraz has scheduled to play next in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia). He will begin to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 10th of May.
