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Indoor, hard court & clay! Alcaraz completes rare Masters 1000 treble

Carlos Alcaraz’s ability to consistently deliver outstanding results has established him as one of the leading figures in the sport. The 23-year-old Spaniard reinforced that status on Sunday by winning his first title at the Rolex Paris Masters and securing him a place in an exclusive group in tennis history.

Since the creation of the category in 1990, just 12 players have managed to win an ATP Masters 1000 title on indoor, outdoor hard court and clay. On Sunday, Alcaraz added his name to a list whose membership demands rare levels of versatility, ambition and adaptability.

The No. 3 player in the PIF ATP Rankings has found in the Masters 1000s the perfect stage on which to build his career, having triumphed twice at Indian Wells and Madrid, as well as winning trophies in Miami, Monte-Carlo, Rome, Cincinnati and Paris.

In an already historic career, Alcaraz will now have his sights set on completing the Golden Career Masters by winning all nine ATP Masters 1000 trophies on the schedule. So far only Novak Djokovic and Jannik Sinner have achieved the feat. The events in Canada and Shanghai, both on hard court, will be among his biggest targets for Alcaraz in 2027.

ATP Masters 1000 champions on indoor, hard court and clay

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Alcaraz's Grand Slam record in recent seasons also reflects his ability to perform at the highest level across different surfaces. The Spaniard began 2026 by winning his first Australian Open title and becoming the youngest man to complete the Career Grand Slam.

Alcaraz is also the youngest player to win Grand Slam titles on three different surfaces. This year, he had the opportunity to become the first player to successfully defend Grand Slam titles on three different types of court, falling just two matches short of achieving that milestone. Alcaraz has already defended his titles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, a feat previously achieved by only Bjorn Borg and Roger Federer.

After recovering from a wrist injury that kept him away from competition for four-and-a-half months in 2026, Alcaraz has returned to the court with renewed confidence. His recent results in Paris once again highlighted one of his key strengths: his ability to adapt his game and compete successfully across different surfaces.