Carlos Alcaraz failed to deliver another Laver Cup title for Team Europe in San Francisco. However, the 22-year-old added more milestones to his growing resume, leaving the mark on the prestigious competition.
The Spaniard made a stellar debut in Berlin last year, earning eight points and providing the deciding victory over Taylor Fritz. Carlos fell to Taylor this weekend but still ended the campaign with seven points on his tally.
That effort, including two triumphs on the decisive day, brought his total to 15 points across just two Laver Cup editions. That feat places him among the top-5 scorers in Laver Cup history.
What makes the achievement truly impressive is the speed at which Alcaraz has joined this elite group. He matched John Isner's tally, although the American needed fourevents to get there.
The co-founder, Roger Federer, collected 18 points across four appearances, and Carlos should match him in London next year if he signs to lead Team Europe.
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Jack Sock is the second most successful player with 20 points across four participations. The Spaniard should get there soon if he maintains this consistency.
Alexander Zverev leads the chart with 21 points from six trips to Laver Cup. The German failed to add to his tally in San Francisco, suffering heavy losses against Alex de Minaur and Taylor Fritz.
Carlos, by contrast, has needed only two appearances to stand shoulder to shoulder with some of the event's most high-profile names. His rapid climb underlines his talent and ability to thrive in the team format, enjoying every moment of it.
A blend of pressure and camaraderie brought the best from the El Palmar native, who will likely play at this event many times in the future. At 22, Alcaraz looks destined to become one of the defining figures in Laver Cup history.
