Carlos Alcaraz continues to carve out his place among the modern great following an incredible season. The 22-year-old captured his eighth trophy of the season at the ATP 500 event in Tokyo, bringing his tally of ATP titles to 24.
Thus, the young Spaniard joined Alexander Zverev as the third most successful active player on the ATP Tour. Who remains in front? Only Novak Djokovic, with an astonishing 100 ATP trophies!
That gap reflects on the Serb's enduring dominance and the relentless pursuit of the new generation. Carlos' rise has been nothing short of phenomenal, and his place on this list at such a young age speak volumes.
The Spaniard has been the player to beat in 2025. The El Palmar native has won titles on multiple surfaces and became the game's most consistent force, having reached eight consecutive ATP finals since April.
Alcaraz experienced an early scare in Tokyo, injuring his left ankle in the fifth game of his opening-round duel! The 22-year-old refused to surrender, beating Sebastian Baez and working hard with Juanjo Moreno on fixing the issues ahead of the remaining duels.
Moreno did a wonderful job and prepared his player for the upcoming encounters. World no. 1 fought through discomfort to lift the trophy, displaying the same blend of resilience and creativity that has defined his rise in recent years.
The young gun ousted Taylor Fritz in the title clash, serving well and providing three breaks against an injured opponent to wrap up a perfect week. Just four years after his first ATP title, Carlos stands as the most decorated player born after Novak Djokovic.
Will he stop there? No way, as he wants to chase more notable trophies and place himself higher on the list of the most accomplished players of the Open era. His 2025 results have established him as a generational talent capable of rewriting records at tremendous pace.
Alcaraz decided to skip Shanghai and rest his body ahead of the remaining events of the season. After the Six Kings Slam in Riyadh, the Spaniard will enter the Paris Masters, ATP Finals and Davis Cup Finals.
The 22-year-old is eager to perform well in Paris and Turin and secure his second year-end no. 1 trophy ahead of Jannik Sinner, his only rival. While Novak remains miles in front, Carlos celebrates a milestone that cements his place among the game's elite, with the promise of even greater achievements on the horizon.
Will anyone stop him on his quest toward the GOAT status? It's impossible to tell at the moment, but his checkpoints have been nothing but spectacular.
