Carlos Alcaraz was born on May 5, 2003, in El Palmar, Murcia, Spain. He began playing tennis at a young age and quickly demonstrated exceptional talent and determination. Alcaraz trained at the JC Ferrero-Equelite Sports Academy under the guidance of former world No. 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero. His dedication and hard work paid off as he rapidly climbed the junior rankings and transitioned smoothly into the professional circuit.