Despite his loss to Ben Shelton at the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz's Rolex watch collection continues to attract attention. The quarterfinal match in the men's singles draw between Ben Shelton from the United States and Carlos Alcaraz from Spain was the last match in US Open history, concluding on the tenth day of the 2026 tournament at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
Sponsored by Rolex, Alcaraz lost to Shelton, who advanced to the US Open 2026 semi-finals. Alcaraz's defeat in this marathon quarterfinal match prevented him from winning another Grand Slam title this year, despite wearing expensive watches on his wrist.
Shelton secured his first career victory over Alcaraz, interrupting the Spaniard's hopes of retaining his title after a four-month absence due to injury. This five-set match broke the record for the latest game conclusion in Flushing Meadows, ending at 3:34 AM local time on Wednesday.
Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz displayed his yellow gold Rolex Daytona with a bright turquoise lacquered dial following his victory at the Australian Open 2026. The Spanish phenomenon, who signed a contract with Rolex Testimonee at the age of just 19 in 2022, followed in Roger Federer's footsteps, turning trophy ceremonies into a display of his elite watch collection.
Alcaraz's collection is based on the iconic Rolex Cosmograph Daytona model, which is closely linked to his major career achievements. When he first won a Grand Slam title at the US Open in 2022, he lifted the trophy while sporting a classic stainless steel Daytona chronograph with a black dial (valued at approximately 460,000 rupees).
By the time he won Wimbledon in 2023, his watch matched his growing championship achievements. During the epic five-set battle against Novak Djokovic, Alcaraz wore a yellow gold 18-karat Daytona with a rare meteorite dial and an Oysterflex strap (estimated at approximately 1.6 million rupees), a model that became even more exclusive after Rolex decided to discontinue the production of Daytona variants with meteorite dials.
He continued to use striking Daytona models during his victorious runs, notably showcasing the yellow gold Daytona with a bright turquoise lacquered dial (valued at approximately 1.8 million rupees). Off the court, he was seen in the 42mm titanium RLX Yacht-Master (valued at approximately 440,000 rupees). This ultra-lightweight chronograph, made of Grade 5 titanium, reflects a more sporty and technical style.