Few ATP players can claim they have never lost to Carlos Alcaraz after facing him more than once.
Alcaraz has reclaimed the world number one spot by winning the US Open for the second time, surpassing Jannik Sinner in the ATP standings.
This year, the Spaniard has dazzled, with only six ATP players managing to defeat him.
Mikael Ymer: The ATP Player Unbeaten Against Carlos Alcaraz
One notable player is Mikael Ymer, a Swedish ATP competitor who has ranked as high as 50th globally.
In 2021, Alcaraz, still a teenager, made his Grand Slam debut at the Australian Open.
After defeating Botic van de Zandschulp in the first round, Alcaraz faced Ymer. Although he won the first set, he couldn’t maintain the momentum and ultimately lost 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, 7-6(5). Ymer acknowledged Alcaraz’s potential for greatness post-match, noting his impressive commitment to his game.
Mikael Ymer’s Journey Since His Last Victory Over Carlos Alcaraz
Since then, while Alcaraz has surged to prominence as a six-time Grand Slam champion, Ymer has faced challenges. He reached a career-high ranking of 50th in 2023 but struggled post-Wimbledon, where he was banned for 18 months for missing three anti-doping tests.
After briefly retiring, Ymer decided to return to competition in January 2025, claiming an ITF 25k title upon his comeback. However, injuries have hindered his progress, leading to his withdrawal from recent tournaments. Meanwhile, his older brother, Elias Ymer, currently ranked 243rd, continues to compete on the ATP Tour but is on a five-match losing streak.
