Carlos Alcaraz's schedule for 2026 calendar year
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Alcaraz will look to complete a rare calendar slam at Australian Open 2026.
As the 2026 ATP Tour ignites, Carlos Alcaraz, the 22-year-old Spanish phenom and reigning World No. 1, stands at the forefront of men’s tennis.
He enters the year fresh off a career-best 2025 where he clinched eight titles, including Roland Garros, US Open, three Masters 1000s (Monte Carlo, Rome, Cincinnati), and ATP 500s in Rotterdam, Queen’s, and Tokyo, with a staggering 71-9 record and 12,050 points.
With six Grand Slams already (two each at French Open, Wimbledon, US Open) and year-end No. 1 honors in 2022 and 2025, Carlos Alcaraz eyes history: completing the Career Grand Slam at the Australian Open, his lone missing Major, where he’s never reached the semis.
He also aims a potential three-peat at Roland Garros 2,000 points, back-to-back US Open defenses 2,000, and a Wimbledon redemption 1,300 from F.
Year three of the “Sincaraz Era” dawns, with Jannik Sinner (No. 2, 11,500 points) as his ultimate foil—they’ve split the last eight Majors, but Carlos Alcaraz has dominated this rivalry by 10-6.
With multiple titles to defend, Alcaraz will have his hands full for the 2026 season. The Spaniard needs to produce a consistent yet sensational campaign to keep his World No. 1 position ranking intact. On that note, let’s take a look at his potential schedule for the upcoming season.
Also Read: Novak Djokovic’s schedule for 2026 calendar year
Carlos Alcaraz’s schedule for 2026 calendar year
January
| Date | Tournament | Level | 2025 Performance | Points to Defend in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 10 | Hyundai Card Super Match, Seoul, South Korea | Exhibition | Did not participate | N/A |
| Jan 15 | Australian Open Opening Week, Melbourne | One-point Exhibition | Did not participate | N/A |
| Jan 18 – Feb 1 | Australian Open, Melbourne, Australia | Grand Slam | Quarterfinals (QF) | 400 |
Also Read: Jannik Sinner’s schedule for 2026 calendar year
February
| Date | Tournament | Level | 2025 Performance | Points to Defend in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9–15 | Rotterdam Open, Rotterdam, Netherlands | ATP 500 | Champion | 500 |
| Feb 16–21 | Qatar Open, Doha, Qatar | ATP 500 | Quarterfinals (QF) | 100 |
March
| Date | Tournament | Level | 2025 Performance | Points to Defend in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4–15 | Indian Wells Open, Indian Wells, USA | Masters 1000 | Semifinals (SF) | 400 |
| Mar 18–29 | Miami Open, Miami, USA | Masters 1000 | 2nd Round (2R) | 10 |
April
| Date | Tournament | Level | 2025 Performance | Points to Defend in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5–12 | Monte-Carlo Masters, Monaco | Masters 1000 | Champion | 1000 |
| Apr 13–19 | Barcelona Open, Barcelona, Spain | ATP 500 | Finalist (F) | 330 |
| Apr 22–May 3 | Madrid Open, Madrid, Spain | Masters 1000 | Did Not Play | 0 |
May
| Date | Tournament | Level | 2025 Performance | Points to Defend in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6–17 | Italian Open, Rome, Italy | Masters 1000 | Champion | 1000 |
| May 24–Jun 7 | French Open, Paris, France | Grand Slam | Champion | 2000 |
June – July
| Date | Tournament | Level | 2025 Performance | Points to Defend in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 15–21 | Queen’s Club Championships, London, UK | ATP 500 | Champion | 500 |
| Jun 29–Jul 12 | Wimbledon, London, UK | Grand Slam | Finalist (F) | 1300 |
August – September
| Date | Tournament | Level | 2025 Performance | Points to Defend in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13–23 | Cincinnati Open, Cincinnati, USA | Masters 1000 | Champion | 1000 |
| Aug 30–Sep 13 | US Open, New York, USA | Grand Slam | Champion | 2000 |
October
| Date | Tournament | Level | 2025 Performance | Points to Defend in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7–18 | Shanghai Masters, Shanghai, China | Masters 1000 | Round of 16 | 90 |
November
| Date | Tournament | Level | 2025 Performance | Points to Defend in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2–8 | Paris Masters, Paris, France | Masters 1000 | 2nd Round (2R) | 10 |
| Nov 15–22 (if qualifies) | ATP Finals, Turin, Italy | Tour Finals | Finalist (F) | 1000 (if qualifies) |
Note: Schedule is subject to change. Points to defend may vary slightly as per tournament points distribution changes.
Why is the 2026 Australian Open so important for Carlos Alcaraz?
The Australian Open is the only Grand Slam Alcaraz has never won. A victory in 2026 would complete his Career Grand Slam.
How many Grand Slam titles does Carlos Alcaraz currently have?
Alcaraz has six Grand Slam titles—two each at the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open.
What is Carlos Alcaraz defending at the Australian Open in 2026?
He is defending 400 ATP points from his quarterfinal finish at the 2025 Australian Open.
Who is Alcaraz’s biggest rival in 2026?
Jannik Sinner is his main challenger, with both players sharing the last eight Grand Slam titles between them.
How many points is Carlos Alcaraz defending from Grand Slams in 2026?
He is defending 5,700 points from Roland Garros (2000), Wimbledon (1300), US Open (2000), and Australian Open (400).
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Aniruddh Seshadri Iyer is a passionate sports journalist at Khel Now, specializing in tennis and Olympic sports. An engineer by training, he found his storytelling passion through iconic Grand Slam and Olympic moments. Known for sharp analysis and insightful coverage, he draws inspiration from Novak Djokovic’s resilience. Outside journalism, he enjoys reading, traveling, and playing the guitar.