Alcaraz and a quartet of seasons with which he has already made history in tennis

The excitement for what the future may hold continues to prevail over what it has offered in the past, but it is worth highlighting the achievement of Carlos Alcaraz in his professional career so far. The Spaniard has already accumulated four consecutive seasons winning Grand Slam and Masters 1000 titles, a feat few have accomplished in all time.

Perhaps some still remember the 2022 Australian Open, the first tournament of that season for Carlos Alcaraz who was already attracting significant attention as one of tennis’s great promises. He arrived in Melbourne ranked 31 in the ATP rankings, lost in the third round to Berrettini in a tough battle, and continued to lay the groundwork for an inexorable progression that promised thrilling moments. However, even the most optimistic would have been surprised if someone had told them at that moment that one of the most impressive stages in a tennis player’s history was beginning.

Alcaraz has won 4 consecutive seasons of Grand Slam and Masters 1000 titles; Nadal holds the record with 10

The concept of consistency has not been strongly associated with Carlos Alcaraz’s name, but it is time to underline how challenging it is for a 22-year-old to achieve what the Spaniard has accomplished in these four seasons. Winning a Grand Slam title in four consecutive years is a feat previously achieved by only six players in the sport’s history, with Rafael Nadal setting a higher record of consistency, winning at least one of the four most prestigious titles on the calendar for 10 consecutive seasons.

Moreover, the solidity and reliability of Carlos Alcaraz in important matches extend to the Masters 1000 events, where he has also won one of the nine tournaments in this category that take place each year for four consecutive years. He joins the ranks of players like Sampras, Murray, Federer, Agassi, Djokovic, and Nadal. Consecutive seasons of lifting major titles can be a good indicator of a player’s historical status, and the Spaniard has laid the foundation for something remarkable.

It seems challenging to think that with all the technical and tactical resources at his disposal, along with the aura and intangible legend that emanates from him, Carlos Alcaraz will go a season without winning a Masters 1000 title. Even more challenging is the notion that he could establish himself as a perennial Grand Slam champion, although the clear dominance of Sinner and himself over the rest suggests that they could threaten Nadal’s record.

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