At just 21 years old, the Spaniard has reached major finals on all three surfaces — becoming the youngest to do so in history.
Alcaraz narrowly defeated the new world No. 1 Jannik Sinner on Friday in five sets to book his spot in Sunday’s French Open final. He will face Germany's No. 4 Alexander Zverev.
It’s not just the incredible tennis or shattering of records that has fans worldwide excited for Alcaraz, but it’s the way he fights so hard in every match.
Many of the characteristics that Alcaraz exhibits are reminiscent of the qualities fans have admired in Rafael Nadal for decades.
But while the two have so much in common, Alcaraz has Nadal beaten in the record books when it comes to being the youngest man to reach a Grand Slam championship on all three surfaces.
Here's where Alcaraz ranks amongst the sport's greatest:
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