Alcaraz

Alcaraz is a Spanish surname and toponym. The name is most widely recognized internationally for Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (born 2003), a Spanish professional tennis player who rapidly rose to prominence in the early 2020s.

Born in Murcia, Alcaraz turned professional in 2018 and achieved the world No. 1 ranking in September 2022, becoming the youngest player to reach that position. He won his first Grand Slam title at the 2022 US Open and later captured the Wimbledon Championships in 2023, reinforcing his status among the sport's leading players. His style is characterized by aggressive baseline play, heavy topspin, and strong movement on all surfaces.

Alcaraz is also the name of a municipality in the province of Albacete, within Castile-La Mancha, Spain.

Beyond these uses, Alcaraz appears as a family name in Spanish-speaking countries and is encountered in various place names and cultural references.