Carlos Alcaraz vs Rafael Nadal
Carlos Alcaraz vs Rafael Nadal: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Carlos Alcaraz and Rafael Nadal?
The rivalry with Nadal is historic, with Alcaraz facing him multiple times, including their first encounter on Alcaraz's 18th birthday, which Nadal won.
Carlos Alcaraz
Key numbers
- Career Singles Titles26
- Career Win-Loss Record302–68
- Highest RankingNo. 1
- Current RankingNo. 2
- Total Prize Money$64,948,871
Top honours
- Grand Slam Singles Titles7 titles (2022-2026)
- ATP Masters 1000 Titles8 titles
- Year-End No. 12022, 2025
- Olympic Silver Medal2024 Paris Olympics
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Rafael Nadal
Key numbers
- Career Singles Titles92
- Grand Slam Singles Titles22
- Weeks at No. 1209
- Career Win-Loss Record1080–228
- Prize MoneyUS$ 134,946,100
Top honours
- Grand Slam Singles Titles22 titles (2005-2022)
- French Open Titles14 titles (record)
- Olympic Gold Medals2 medals (2008 singles, 2016 doubles)
- Davis Cup Titles5 titles (2004, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2019)
- ATP Player of the Year4 times (2008, 2010, 2013, 2017)