Carlos Alcaraz needed only five seasons to add another milestone to his rapidly growing career! The 22-year-old entered the US Open with 77 Major victories by his name.
The 2022 champion has enjoyed a stellar campaign in New York so far, toppling five rivals in straight sets and advancing into the semi-final. Thus, world no. 2 achieved his 80th Major win after passing the third-round obstacle.
The El Palmar native required only 93 matches to reach that feat, underlining his remarkable consistency on the sport's biggest stage and following Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe and Rafael Nadal on the exclusive list.
Alcaraz is the fourth-fastest player with 80 Major victories on his tally, trailing Borg and McEnroe by a fraction and matching his compatriot's Nadal pace! The Swede required only 91 matches en route to this achievement.
The legendary American needed one more to join the list. The Spanish duo stand right behind them following an impressive 80-13 score. For Carlos, this is yet another signal of his ability to deliver at the highest level year after year.
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Since his first Major win at the 2021 Australian Open, the young gun has showcased a blend of power, speed and composure that allows him to dominate matches and close them with maturity beyond his age.
The El Palmar native is a five-time Major winner at 22. He has reached his 13th semi-final at the US Open, becoming the youngest player to achieve that in the Open era!
With every Major event, Carlos continues to carve out his place among tennis greats. Matching Nadal's pace while keeping Borg and McEnroe in sight proves that!
With everything he has achieved on the biggest stage, Alcaraz has established himself as one of the most reliable performers. The youngster will face the ultimate challenge in the semi-final at Arthur Ashe Stadium, with Novak Djokovic standing across the net.
