Carlos Alcaraz is a name that has been making waves in the world of tennis in recent years. Born in 2003, the young Spaniard has already become the world’s No. 1 player, won six Grand Slam tournaments, and forced bookmakers to revise their odds.
US Open 2022: First Grand Slam and sensation
In 2022, 19-year-old Alcaraz burst onto the tennis scene by winning his first Grand Slam tournament, the US Open. The final against Norway’s Casper Ruud was a real drama. Alcaraz, considered a promising but still young player, was not the clear favorite before the tournament. The odds for his victory in New York on the Pinco AZ website ranged from 10.0 to 15.0 at the start of the competition. Those who took a chance on him hit the jackpot.
The match against Ruud (6-4, 2-6, 7-6, 6-3) lasted more than three hours. Alcaraz showed incredible stamina and composure, especially in the third-set tiebreaker. His powerful forehand shots and ability to switch to drop shots stumped his opponent. Ruud, although more experienced, could not cope with the Spaniard’s aggression and speed. The victory made Alcaraz the youngest world No. 1 in history, and those who bet on him richer by a tidy sum. The tournament prize fund was $2.6 million for the champion, but for betting players, the winnings amounted to tens of thousands of dollars–especially if they took a risk in the early stages.
Wimbledon 2023: Victory over Djokovic
Wimbledon 2023 was another triumph for Alcaraz, and bets on him paid off again. In the final, he faced Novak Djokovic, a tennis legend who was going for another title. Before the match, the odds for Alcaraz’s victory were around 3.5–4.0, as Djokovic was considered virtually unbeatable on grass. But those who believed in the Spaniard did not lose out.
The match (1-6, 7-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-4) was a real spectacle. Djokovic took the first set, literally crushing his opponent. But Alcaraz did not break. In the second set, he held out in a tiebreaker, and in the third, he showed that he could dominate even against such a giant. The fifth set was the climax: Alcaraz withstood the pressure, made a key break, and ended the match with a powerful serve. This victory earned him his second Grand Slam title and $3 million in prize money, and for those who bet on him, the winnings were impressive. Some lucky ones who took a chance on a 3-2 score in favor of Alcaraz were able to increase their bets 10 to 15 times.
Roland Garros 2024: A clay-court fairy tale
At Roland Garros 2024, Alcaraz confirmed that he is the king of clay. In the final he faced Alexander Zverev, and the match became a real test of character. The odds on the Spaniard winning before the tournament were around 2.5-3.0, as many considered Jannik Sinner or Rafael Nadal to be the favorites. But Alcaraz showed why he is called a versatile player.
The final (6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1, 6-2) lasted almost four and a half hours. Zverev started strongly, taking the second and third sets, but Alcaraz turned on his trademark aggression. His forehand and drop shots once again became weapons that his opponent could not cope with. In the fifth set, Alcaraz completely dominated, giving Zverev no chance of a comeback. The victory earned him $2.6 million in prize money, and players who bet on his title received substantial payouts.
US Open 2025: Third title in New York
In 2025, Alcaraz lit up the US Open again, defeating Sinner, the world’s number one player, in the final. This match was one of the most anticipated, as the rivalry between the two young stars is already being called a new classic confrontation. The odds on Alcaraz winning before the final were around 1.8–2.0, but in the early stages of the tournament they reached 5.0–6.0. Those who bet on the Spaniard before the quarterfinals hit the jackpot.
The final was tense. Sinner, who won Wimbledon and the Australian Open, was in excellent form, but Alcaraz proved to be more cunning. His ability to change the rhythm of the game, combine powerful shots with short ones and play confidently at the net broke the Italian. The prize money for the victory was a record $5 million, the largest in tennis history. For betting players, this tournament was a gold mine, especially for those who risked betting on Alcaraz against Djokovic in the semifinals, where the odds on the Spaniard were around 2.2.
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