He has been compared to Roger Federer by his coach. And his mix of talents, according to Rafael Nadal, are like the ingredients of a good salad.
There are many ways to describe Carlos Alcaraz - but there is no doubt that the Spaniard has arrived at the top of world tennis.
Having won the US Open on Sunday, the Spaniard has now become the youngest world number one in the history of men's tennis.
The 19-year-old is also the youngest Grand Slam champion since compatriot Nadal won the French Open in 2005.
BBC Sport looks at where he came from, his rapid rise - and asks: How good can he become?