10 Year Old Carlos Alcaraz Was Already INSANE! (Unseen Footage)

[@Shanopla]

The difference in physicality between 14 and 16 is crazy. He almost pulled it off and clearly could have. Heart of a champion from his youth.

[@andresmadrid5017]

Alot of people don’t understand how good you have to be to just be a professional athlete let alone the best. He was just born and destined into the sport

[@Bambotb]

He was also born to a tennis family and had backing of rich people...many people have that potential but never had a chance to even play tennis i can tell you that...it's God's plan i guess

[@andresmadrid5017]

@@Bambotb sure but the can be said about a share of people with all the resources at their disposal but no initiative

[@tomsd8656]

Let correct that. Just to be good enough to reach a 5.0 USTA level, you are in the top 2% of all tennus players. And even then, you get destroyed by college players, and only less than 1% of college players could turn pro, and to turn pro and earn a first ATP point is another huge struggle in itself.

[@tomk5238]

@@andresmadrid5017 doesn't make his statement less true. What you said has absolutely nothing to do with what he said. He still had to have a tennis family, being able to afford the best trainers and the best support of every kinda.

[@robert111k]

@@Bambotb, rich people? He had everything he needed. You don't need to be backed for anyone to play tennis in Spain. Everybody (who wants to) does. In fact his father was the manager of a tennis club. What he surely needed was a grant for an accademy like lots of youg kids that outstand and look for a more specialized training. But this boy was unique since he was 14 so he only had to ask for what he wanted and there were some sponsors willing to "help" him.

[@EvanNagao]

14yo vs 16yo is probably the biggest athletic gap that exists in a 2 year span.

[@Pakos-Terimos]

100% body tranformation is fast at this period

[@poud2248]

what about 0-2?

[@theyoutubegeek7493]

​@@poud2248lmao

[@JohnnyBeatmann]

@@poud2248 From "brain evolution", yea sure. But in terms of physical development, 0 to 2 is not that crazy honestly. Kids with 2 years can do more yes sure, but much of it is because they understand how to do things, not just cause they are stonger (my first born was 13 month when he started walking, my second one was 9 month and way smaller when he started). With 14, you do understand how to do things as good as with 16, but the body composition is another level.

[@sebastiedjuan7468]

no is 15 13

[@Fitness4London]

What a fantastic match, such a high level of play from both players. Already we see the Carlos Alcaraz hallmarks of incredible volley skills, drop shots and sheer ferocity of groundstrokes.

[@DanTuber]

They both looked exhausted in the 3rd set. Amazing he became world #1 5 yrs later.

[@ManuelRamirez-r7p]

I really like how apart from his tennis game, his maturity really improved since he was 14. You definetly don’t see him cursing at the top of his lungs and yelling and celebrating in front of his opponents anymore! His coach really has helped him a lot

[@luizfelipevercosa]

He actually celebrates in front of his opponents. He still very energetic. I just do not see he complaining that match. His shouts are mostly of celebration nowadays.

[@alecmorariu6291]

He actually gets pretty pissed at himself when he is losing/losses and swears in Spanish. It’s just you won’t see it much cause he’s usually winning lol

[@karamrami7260]

@@alecmorariu6291 he rarely curses. he sees himself as an example for young players

[@ROYAL_REBEL]

The last time he celebrated (urging the crowd to cheer for him) was when he played against Joker at Wimbledon. After winning a point, he put his fingers to his ear, asking the crowd to roar for him AND THEN he saw Joker wrecking his racquet by beating the net post with it, and Alcaraz's expression changed. He stopped celebrating in front of his opponents and his audience after that.

[@aternialaffsalot]

@@ROYAL_REBEL typical djoker

[@pawshands9706]

I've seen so many upstarts, but Carlos is an exceptional player. The real deal 😊

[@jvillebil13]

I've watched all his matches the past 2 years. He is special, he has every conceivable shot and then some. In this match you could see just how good he was but remember he was 14 playing a 16 year old and you could tell he ran outta gas. If he played that same kid 2 years later he'd destroy him. It's nice to see the next greatest star especially when he's at the start of his career.

[@juanpablotorregosierra1847]

His opponent in this video is Nicolas Alvarez Varona. He is currently 22 years old and he id number 326 in the ATP

[@pedrogc3]

Thanks for this info!!!

[@AzwarAmir-nk5iu]

Nice trivia! Thanks a lot! It tells the difference between the good and the average player

[@whistler1266]

@@AzwarAmir-nk5iu "good" and "average" :D Carlos is the best player in the world right now and 326 in ATP rankings is like top 99.9% of all tennis players

[@Maxofaxx]

Thanks buddy!

[@nikolayandonov1275]

@@whistler1266 You have no idea how massively you've just underrated all top 400 players. They no joke. Most tennis players fail to win a single ATP point I'd say. It's really really hard to be a pro at any popular sport, including tennis. Being 326th at age of 22 is an amazing result. Alcaraz is not just "good", he is exceptional. So it doesn't really make sense to compare anyone with him to be fair.

[@faridddddd]

the fact that he had the Federer forehand chip down the line (drop shot wrong-foot fake) on a short ball at 14 is simply mind blowing to me

[@teoc8124]

Carlitos tennis level at 10 years old is probably good enough to beat 95% of us amateur tennis players in straight sets (and that would probably include quite a few bagels).

[@OurWorldOFMusic]

Seriously

[@A_Stoic]

95% hahah 100% of the amateur.

[@LeoMinelli]

at 10 no, 14 yes.@@A_Stoic

[@joek5078]

There are a lot of juniors who are better at 9 or 10 than Alcaraz was. They put these kids in elite academies that are getting more and more intense over time, and they can get crazy good at a young age. However, at some point you hit your genetic ceiling, and don't improve as much.

[@dc0407]

@@joek5078 a lot? he was beating top level kids older than him, he was one of if not the best at the age.

[@lukepercy497]

Luv the embrace at the end. 14 and 16 Yr old, great sportsmanship after a titanic match👌👌👌

[@saccount8009]

15:36 what was that hat throw lol

[@MichaelChengSanJose]

Damn, the mental stamina to keep climbing back again and again at age 14, wow.

[@cesarfernandezlopez5063]

The drop shot is his brand from an early age😂😂😂,he was getting better and better and he will get even better...God willing 🙏🏻❤️ VAMOOOOOOS CARLITOOOS , 💪🏻🇪🇸❤️🎾

[@magnacz]

A lot of work building muscles on legs, back and core. Speed, placement confidence etc. He loves to play can handle being defeated. Coming back in a match that is running away from him. Avoiding injuries playing on days when not on top. Improving and adjusting little things. No bad habits. Love of the game ....

[@MartinTwageos]

Anyone here after he defended his wimbeldon title?

[@jrw1952]

Fantastic tennis. I would have paid money to watch these kids play. Superb footwork. Great shot variety. Clay court tennis ain't what it used to be.

[@markctaylormade]

The depth on his groundies at 10 is phenomenal!

[@dennisgalvin2521]

The fighting spirit of a champion was very evident.

[@00708046]

A good tennis play takes notes from his losses. This match was a book full of notes !

[@DanHunterSportsWriter]

That Alvarez is a beast!! Nicolas Alvarez Varona. Hasn't yet broken through as a pro, hope he does, he's only 22.

[@i.ehrenfest349]

Yeah I did think the second kid was damn good,too

[@RR_theproahole]

So he's like a year and a half older than Carlos? That's the reason he was beating him.

[@bpdynasty9265]

looks like this second match in this video is from when he was around 14 years old...i believe this is around the time he met Ferrero, its clear at a young age that Carlos had the game and could play hard but didn't have the discipline to play smart...and then Ferrero came into his life as a coach and what looks like almost another father figure and took his skills to the level of it's potential! the power of an excellent coach!

[@astonm.8173]

The title was just clickbait, but the match at 14y old was really telling, all this volleying and drop shots, the game was already there. Good thing he toned down on the screaming

[@00708046]

Wow ! Both kids played outstanding ! Their accuracy and ability to get to the ball was some of the best . Their ball speed might not be over 100 mph but everything else was as good as a men's final . I wonder if Alvarez knew he was play against the men's Tennis #1 .....

[@jtanabodee]

Hope there will be no injuries that hold him back.

[@LavernLee-zz5ln]

Carlos will dominate Men’s tennis now that he’s won Wimbledon. He has not reached his full potential yet.

[@anansistirade5800]

Great great sportsmanship at the end

[@relaxandbreathe7056]

this was a higher level match then many challenger matches ive ever watched.

[@wildsunrescue]

That recovery shot at 7:28 was insane. Never seen that shot at any level. It's not practiced or trained. It's athleticism and instinct. Alcaraz may be the best tennis player the world has ever seen!

[@zetristan4525]

It's a Pablo Cuevas special. Check him out vs Zverev, it's much better than this one.

[@winstonyzyu]

The level of discipline he showed as a 14 yr old is incredible

[@321nimesh]

at this age....already a champion never give up attitude.....

[@user-yc3fw6vq5n]

It's like the raquet just flows from his hand as a single wave form

[@josemanuel2118]

One had 15, and the other 17, at this age 2 years is huge diference, and still Carlos almost won

[@petrandreev2418]

Awesome match! Very impressive how this 14teen boy twists from the right forhand

[@vskumar4654]

The quality of tennis is unbelievable

[@djdoc06]

9 year old really generates a ton of power.

[@ALLNAMESAREALLREADYT]

Vamositos is a pure gold for future tennis , onbilivobol player

[@FransBlaas1]

More than 10 years of hard work and preparing for present succes.. congrats ..😮

[@webtennis24]

A beast at any age ❤🎾

[@realself9599]

Incredible speed and movement even that young from Carlos

[@Boeing2018Yagoua]

No doubt, these guys are good from the beginning.

[@hinhp803]

Amazing tennis skills and great sportsmanship at such a young age - more matured than some of the ATP players

[@nixdapogs]

Lord! Just bless me with 10 year old Alcaraz skill and I will be grateful 🤣😭

[@vivienneforrester5578]

Carlos at age 9 is insane the speed and power he has already is frightening no wonder his a Champion and gonna be for a long time Rafa just past the baton 😮😮😮I absolutely love watching him play tennis so many tricks and accuracy ❤❤its awe inspiring 🎉🎉🎉

[@deedeebattle2522]

“Carlitos muy bien!”❤The commitment was there at a very young age. Bigger, stronger and better 🙏

[@Braselton21]

I always wonder how he would've done if he played Junior Slams from 15 - 18 instead of jumping into the ATP so early.

[@yomismo74]

He played two GS at 16. He Lost in first round at Roland Garros (Toby Kodat Lost in the final against Rune) and he reached quarterfinals at Wimbledon. He was a decent junior but his results were more inpressive in the pro tour. Djokovic had a similar experience

[@Bambotb]

@@yomismo74 yes djokovic stopped at A0 2004 juniors..so year he'd turn 17...tsitsipas played all until 18...to each his own...there's no written rule...i think they all did the right thing

[@yomismo74]

@@Bambotb Everybody has different needs. Alcaraz and Djokovic weren't the top Juniors but they have very good results at a young age (a recent example on the WTA is Brenda Fruhvirtova). Jumping to pros too soon can be dangerous if the player IS not ready.

[@Bambotb]

@@yomismo74 well you contradict yourself because both those you mentionned jumped to pros without being top juniors and did well..bottom line is to each his own there's no right or wrong..people have to experiment

[@yomismo74]

@@Bambotb But i was not talking about that. Djokovic and Alcaraz were not top juniors but they had early pro success. Rune was junior number one, Alcaraz was not top 20, but Alcaraz pro ranking was always way higher than Rune's. Some players need more time, Tsitsipas played till 18, but he made a smooth transition to pro. Early success in juniors can be a problem if the players is not mentally of physically ready to skip juniors and play the pro tour. Donald Young is the perfect example, after winning the AO junior he was hyped, but it was too soon and he couldn't adapt. As you say, every player is different

[@funchicoo]

I hope one day he gets there...

[@leonardoalves4647]

Me too. Promising kid. I see something in him.

[@Sourush1]

what is bro saying he is already World no.1

[@kieranfarrell1656]

@@Sourush1 bro its a joke

[@Sourush1]

@@kieranfarrell1656 oh then even i hope one day he gets there

[@DeDominee1992]

🎉

[@biskcuit]

Sad that Nicolas Alvarez couldn't bloom like his opponent.

[@Bambotb]

What is he now

[@biskcuit]

@@Bambotb Unranked player. Doesn't play much as well.

[@KimTe63]

well if Carlos is here 10 years old, other guy would have been 16 and that is absolutely huge advantage and he barely won

[@biskcuit]

@@KimTe63 But carlos was 14 and Alvarez was 16. The thumbnail was a clickbait.

[@KimTe63]

@@biskcuit yea i thought so .. but anyways Alvarez would have been 20 in that case which still is huge difference. Boy vs man

[@alpsala]

he already had a mustache at 10 years old. that in itself is amazing.

[@tomschmitz-dj1fg]

9 years old with that stroke production technique and power? amazing!...Curious did he have coaching already? When did he actually start playing?

[@davidsommer98]

Alcaraz started playing tennis at the age of four at the Real Sociedad Club de Campo de Murcia, where his father was a tennis coach and club administrator.-Wiki

[@joachim73]

Dude at 14 has more variety than 95% of the top 100 !

[@SofiaRodríguezPeña-k3m]

He has had a big glow up 🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸

[@Mary-hx7wh]

Great match and so fun to watch!

[@ebenezerolaoye4726]

seriously u deserve to be at the top

[@alexalvarezfernandez1463]

the kid he is playing at 10 years old is Koke Plans! he was superb

[@steve8803]

Alcaraz is amazing. It's even more amazing that 36 year old Djokovic has a 50/50 chance against him. I am hoping some more young phenoms come along soon, otherwise Alcaraz will have very little competition once Djoker retires.

[@sandeepshahrao1985]

Need More Videos from Alcaraz Childhood Tennis Videos for my Daughter and Son reference

[@zacharyalexander3394]

I'd say if he didn't lose this match, he would have never become World's NUMBER 1

[@STRAWYB]

Carlos has been fighting for titles from a young age. Now he is earning them.

[@QVintage33]

The next tennis legend.

[@andrewrobertson3669]

Amazing talent, dedication and love for the game. Anyone who says it’s about the resources doesn’t know what they are talking about.

[@AzwarAmir-nk5iu]

The opponent of Carlito in this video is Alvarez Varona, 22 years old and ranked 326. U can tell the difference between the good and the average player: mentality

[@plamenmanov2694]

And tons of rigorous fitness and strength training

[@FIRSTWORLDSTATUSBY]

He got angry after missing points.. a sure sign of motivation, drive and desire to be better, to do better...

[@TedsWorld101]

I’m not gonna lie, it feels good to see alcaraz struggling a bit, even though he’s 14 here.. maybe he’s human like the rest of us.

[@johnboytim3639]

Every tennis player who has ever played has had there ass handed to them. Especially the greats !!!

[@waynemar11]

Why doesn't anyone talk about the constant injuries in tennis? Have a look at the forehand grip in the beginning photo. This grip is responsible for so many injuries compared to other racket sports. This is never talked about nor is there any suggestion to how to improve players injuries because of this.

[@The-Dom]

imagine playing a 10yo kid and getting absolutely crushed

[@tonythescientist2009]

I just can't believe is just few people watching the final...wow...amazing

[@jguix]

I think I could hear Ferrero cheering him up

[@cauchytensors6370]

At first seeing the thumbnail it reminded me the child in "Tare jmin pr ",movie.

[@musiceditz23]

N.Alvarez overreacted a little bit for beating a 14 year old. But today it sort of makes sense when Alcaraz is a world champion

[@motaku7525]

Maybe he was just super excited and emotional because he had just won the Spanish 16 and under championship. It need not matter whom he beat. He didn't have to have telepathy :)

[@musiceditz23]

Excited? Nah really? I thought he would cry nobody likes winning losing is better

[@edgybravo4287]

damn he was legit already beast at 9 I fear he will have no true competitors once Novak retires

[@grafix993]

The crowd really preferred Alcaraz over Alvarez lol

[@danielrosen4496]

What a match❗️

[@remedios3895]

Incredible how Nicolas Alvarez is ranked 429th now

[@julian.kollataj]

where are they now? Nicolás Álvarez Varona is a Spanish tennis player. Álvarez Varona has a career high ATP singles ranking of World No. 219 achieved on 17 October 2022. He also has a career high ATP doubles ranking of World No. 288 achieved on 3 April 2023. Prize money: $115,326 Wikipedia Ranking : 660 (ATP) - Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is a Spanish professional tennis player. He has been ranked as high as World No. 1 in singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals. Alcaraz has won 15 ATP Tour-level singles titles, including four Grand Slam titles and five Masters 1000 titles. Prize money: US$34,992,775: 9th all-time leader in earnings Current ranking: No. 3 (24 June 2024) Wikipedia Where you start is not where you will end up...

[@bibukov1]

Этот Альварес, надо признать, ничуть не хуже. Развивай его, он также был бы в топе. А так никому неизвестен.

[@darijokesar5703]

yeah, this is NOT Alcaraz when he was 10!!!!

[@chikushodiz91]

Did you skip for first 2 minutes 😂😂😂😂

[@who_is_akshay]

Who is here after final ? 🌟

[@ab_0201]

Shame there is no real competition for him at his age now, closest maybe Rune but even he gets crushed by Alcaraz.

[@rohannamikaze5781]

1:08 what an impressive slide

[@mauricioreginato]

the question is: Where's Nicolas Álvarez??

[@jimmyaliansyah7741]

top 400 in the atp ranking

[@skylynne4745]

6:32 he was already doing his signature shot

[@Stinkymouths]

It’s kinda sad that the few points nicolas won he didn’t have much people cheering for him

[@EricRogstad]

What's going on with the numbers here - title says he was 10, and you say that he's 10 in one of the clips, but then you switch it up and say that he was 9 in the same clip. So which was it? Also, you say that he was 14 playing in the sub-16 division, against 16 year olds. But if it's the *sub-*16 division, shouldn't the oldest players be 15, and not 16?

[@trueh]

It's very impressive to see that he already had a lot of the features and shots he is currently showing when he was 14 yo.

[@oscarsthoughts4635]

@iannovak5223 no its not, there is a big difference between being a sly 14 year old and ice cold killer. The difference between world number one and over 100 in the world is by very fine adjustments. These can only be made by an experienced eye. Passion and talent alone is nowhere near enough to be number one in the world

[@trueh]

@iannovak5223 I watched a recent interview to JCF and he told that his focus was not on the way Alcaraz played tennis but making him more disciplined and improving at the physical, tactical, and mental level. He acknowledged that the guy has always been a very talented player, and only little adjustments were needed at the technical level. But the main point he was highlighting was that they surrounded Carlos with a team of professionals who can support him in every aspect of his preparation. At the end of the day, these players are a combination of talent, discipline, and money.

[@goraksa142]

He was 14 in fact ! look at the end, it's in 2017 !...

[@alecmorariu6291]

@iannovak5223underrated you mean

[@robert111k]

@iannovak5223, It's not just JCF, but the whole team that he, Ferrero, I mean, brings with him (a physical therapist from the Alicante University, a dietitian from the UCAM, a psychologist, several specific trainers for different kinds of shots...). The kid had it all, of course, but JCF has provided him with a professional environment that has made it possible to bring out everything the boy had.

[@youngmyth]

I’m out here thinking forget Alcaraz what happened to the other kid like whoa they’re both amazing at 10!

[@cameronk2615]

He's in u12 here - not 10 years old - let's not convince people he was better than he was - the honest progression is more valuable because it's how he actually did it that matters.

[@goatlps]

He was insane aged 10? He seems so mentally stable now.

[@emplave_]

the sad part is Alcaraz was the same skill at 10 as when I was 13 LOL

[@robert111k]

Cheer up! That means that in three years' time, you'll have the same skills as the current W's champion

[@Xinilito]

@@robert111k 😂😂😂 @emplave_ well anyways if you train i give it all maybe you will can play ATP and go for more. Cheers up!

[@AlessandroBurello]

What the hell was that cap throw, bro thought he could through it far enough, he didn’t expect to throw the cap behind

[@90sshuffle]

10 year old Alcaraz > Adult me

[@davidmurray2539]

Gonna be far more challenging moving forward than looking backwards.

[@CheetahLeo]

Does anyone know who was his opponent, at the footage where he is 9?

[@tbhattacharya3974]

Amazing!

[@taopaille-paille4992]

what is the current ranking of Alvarez?

[@90sshuffle]

Kid in blue was a player himself

[@ryanomahony2060]

OH CARLOS WAS EXCEPTIONAL EVEN BACK THEN THANK YOU Y -:TUBE

[@srikanthtupurani6316]

He may be the next Djokovic.

[@robert111k]

In terms of winning GS, maybe, maybe not, but he is already a way better tennis player. Almost every Alcaraz's shot is better than D's

[@kawaii_nyan]

The moaning is crazy 😭 guess that’s just how it has to be to make it happen for pros💀