A historic year for Carlos Alcaraz that paved his way to the elite
Each win not only reinforced his reputation as one of the brightest talents in modern tennis but also propelled him into an exclusive club that few have reached.
At just 22 years old, Alcaraz became the fifth player to surpass $60 million in career prize money, joining Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, and Andy Murray—names that have defined modern tennis for more than two decades.
The speed at which Carlos Alcaraz reached this milestone sets him apart from his peers. While players like Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner may achieve it in the future, history will remember that the Spaniard arrived first, and at a much younger age.
His combination of consistency, talent, and opportunity has maximized his results, placing him close to the sport’s top financial records.
The challenge of surpassing the “Big Four”
While Novak Djokovic remains the benchmark in career earnings—approaching $200 million before 2026—Carlos Alcaraz is rapidly closing the gap.
He needed only four top-level seasons to join this select group, proving that his rise is no accident but the result of constant and strategic performance.
This season, Alcaraz led the men’s prize money list with $21.35 million, a personal record that brought him closer to Djokovic’s milestone.
However, absences at two Masters 1000 events reduced his bonuses, leaving his 2025 earnings at $18.8 million.
Even so, the future looks promising. Carlos Alcaraz has room to increase his prize money and get even closer to historical records if he maintains his level and adds more titles to his collection in 2026.
