Carlos Alcaraz's story is still being written, with the 22-year-old becoming the second-youngest player with six Major titles. However, his remarkable piece of already legendary career could soon belong to one lucky bidder!
The Spaniard's match-used and signed Babolat racket from that epic 2023 Wimbledon final triumph over Novak Djokovic is up for auction at Prestige Memorabilia - and it's expected to make history.
With over a week left before the October 19 close, the bidding has already topped $21,000. The experts predict a final price around $200,000, which would allow it to surpass the current $157,000 record set by Rafael Nadal's 2017 Roland Garros racket.
The auction item has been photomatched by Resolution to ten separate days, including the Wimbledon final and several other match and practice sessions during the young gun's history Wimbledon run.
It also bears Alcaraz's signature, a customization sticker and the original stringing label from the grass Major, which increases the value. The 20-year-old ousted Djokovic 1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 in four hours and 42 minutes.
It's the third-longest Wimbledon final, and it earns a place in tennis history. Alcaraz became the first non-Big 4 champion since 2002 and the third-youngest champion at the All England Club after Boris Becker and Bjorn Borg.
Carlos ended Novak's reign at Wimbledon, delivering his first loss in the cathedral of tennis since 2017 and preventing him from matching Roger Federer's eight titles.
Prestige Memorabilia describes the racket as the most significant item to ever surface from Alcaraz's young but historic career. Given the market's recent frenzy for Carlos' collectibles, this racket may soon become the most valuable match-used piece in tennis history!
Thus, the young gun continues to write history books, on and off the court. After two years, Alcaraz recently restored the ATP throne, conquering his second US Open crown and dethroning Jannik Sinner.
