Carlos Alcaraz is making waves in the tennis world, and at just 22 years old, he's already carving out a legendary path. Fresh off another triumphant week in Doha, Alcaraz clinched his second title of the year and his 10th in the past 13 months, bringing his career tally to an impressive 26 titles.
But the accolades don't stop there. Alcaraz has now marked his 60th week as the world No. 1 in the ATP rankings, becoming only the 13th player to achieve this feat since the rankings were officially established in 1973. This milestone places him alongside some of the sport's all-time greats.
Here's a quick look at the elite company Alcaraz joins:
- Novak Djokovic leads the pack with a staggering 428 weeks.
- Roger Federer follows with 310 weeks.
- Other legends like Pete Sampras, Ivan Lendl, and Rafael Nadal also grace this prestigious list.
Alcaraz's achievement is even more remarkable considering his age. He's the second-youngest to reach 60 weeks at No. 1, just behind Lleyton Hewitt, who did so at 21. Alcaraz reached this milestone at 22 years and 9 months, outpacing rivals like Jannik Sinner and members of the Big 3-Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic-who were all older when they hit the same mark.
To put this in perspective, here are the ages of some other tennis icons when they reached 60 weeks at the top:
- Lleyton Hewitt: 21 years & 10 months
- Carlos Alcaraz: 22 years & 9 months
- Pete Sampras: 22 years & 10 months
- Roger Federer: 23 years & 7 months
Alcaraz's global success is undeniable, having claimed titles in 14 different countries. His latest victory in Doha adds Qatar to a list that spans continents, including the USA, Spain, the UK, and more.
Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner is also celebrating a milestone. The Italian star has now spent 100 consecutive weeks in the Top 2 of the ATP rankings, a testament to his consistency and skill.
Of those weeks, 66 were at No. 1, with the remaining 34 at No. 2.
Both Alcaraz and Sinner are reshaping the landscape of men's tennis, and their ongoing rivalry promises to keep fans on the edge of their seats. As these young talents continue to rise, the future of tennis looks incredibly bright.