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Carlitos Unveiled Contrary to popular belief, Carlos Alcaraz last name isn’t the illustrious Alcaraz. No, no, no! It’s actually Garfia. Surprise, surprise! Born on May 5, 2003, as Carlos Alcaraz Garfia. Now, with three brothers to juggle – Álvaro, Sergio, and Jaime – Carlos, or should I say Carlitos, has made his naming preferences loud and clear. “I don’t like being called Carlos. I like Carlitos or Charlie. Honestly, Carlos seems very serious to me and it seems that I have done something wrong,” said Alcaraz during a post-match interview. And lo and behold, his Instagram handle @carlitosalcarazz is a testament to his chosen nickname. As for his source of tennis inspiration? Look no further than his old man, Carlos Alcaraz González, a nationally ranked Spanish teen tennis sensation. Like father, like son – both smashing it on the court and in the name game! A Fast Rise to The Top In 2020, Alcaraz made his ATP major draw debut at the age of 16, marking him as one of the youngest players to enter the sport at such a level. He secured a victory against Albert Ramos Viñolas in his first-round match but was ultimately eliminated in the second round. However, within less than a year, Carlos achieved his first significant milestone by breaking into the top 100 rankings and winning his first ATP title. Notable victories in 2022 included matches against Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. The pinnacle of his achievements in 2022 came with his first major title at the U.S. Open, making him the youngest player to reach the No. 1 spot in ATP ranking history. In 2023, Carlos’ remarkable performance continued as he clinched the Wimbledon title in an unforgettable five-set match marathon against Novak Djokovic.