Carlos Alcaraz over Rafael Nadal! The racket used at Wimbledon 2023 has been sold for a huge sum
Article by David Istrate – Published Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 12:03 / Updated Tuesday, October 21, 2025 12:03
The racket that Carlos Alcaraz (22, 1 ATP) used in 2022 at Wimbledon when he won his second career Grand Slam title sold for $173,066, surpassing a record held by the legendary Rafael Nadal.
A racket used by Carlos Alcaraz was sold by Prestige Memorabilia at auction and set a new record for the highest amount of money paid for a tennis racket. The world leader thus surpassed his idol Rafael Nadal.
Carlos Alcaraz, only 3 sets lost at Wimbledon in 2023
In 2023, Alcaraz managed to become champion at Wimbledon, after a victory over Novak Djokovic, score 1-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4, and obtained the 2nd Grand Slam title of his career. In 2022, the Spaniard managed to win the title at the US Open.
More than 2 years after the victory in London, the racket Alcaraz used at Wimbledon 2023 was auctioned and sold for $173,066. The identity of the buyer has not been disclosed.
Thanks to this sale, the 22-year-old sportsman broke a record held by Nadal. Specifically, this summer, the racket with which the “matador” won Roland Garros in 2017 was sold for $157,000.
Also, the racket that Nadal used at the 2022 Australian Open sold for $139,700.
Carlos Alcaraz's path to Wimbledon 2023
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Round 1: 6-0, 6-2, 7-5 vs. Jeremy Chardy
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Round 2: 6-4, 7-6 (2), 6-3 vs. Alexandre Muller
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Round 3: 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-3, 7-5 vs. Nicolas Jarry
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Round 4: 3-6, 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 vs. Matteo Berrettini
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Quarter finals: 7-6 (3), 6-4, 6-4 vs. Holger Rune
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Semifinals: 6-3, 6-3, 6-3 vs. Daniil Medvedev
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Final: 1-6, 7-6 (6), 6-1, 3-6, 6-4 vs. Novak Djokovic
