Carlos Alcaraz, the 22-year-old Spanish tennis prodigy, has set a new benchmark off the court with the sale of a 2024 Topps Royalty Tennis Racket Knob Auto Relic 1/1 card for $222,000 at Fanatics Collect’s Premier Auction on June 27, 2025. This jaw-dropping transaction, announced by Topps on X, marks the most expensive men’s tennis trading card ever sold, surpassing the previous record held by a 2003 Netpro International Series Roger Federer Patch Auto /25, which fetched $181,200. The card’s value is amplified by its unique relic—a piece of the actual racket knob used by Alcaraz during his 2024 Indian Wells Open victory over Daniil Medvedev (7-6, 6-1)—and is signed with the inscription “2024 Indian Wells Champ.” *Tennis World USA* and *Sports Illustrated* reported the sale, noting its significance in elevating Alcaraz’s marketability to new heights, second only to Serena Williams’ record-setting $266,400 card in tennis collectible history.[](https://www.tennisworldusa.org/tennis/news/Carlos_Alcaraz/157060/carlos-alcaraz-s-card-sells-for-220k-becomes-priciest-in-men-s-tennis-history/)[](https://www.si.com/collectibles/news/this-carlos-alcaraz-card-set-an-all-time-record)
However, a subsequent auction on June 28, 2025, at Goldin Auctions saw a 2022 NetPro Premium Autograph Golden Slam Carlos Alcaraz Signed Rookie Card (#1/1), graded PSA GEM MT 10, sell for $237,907, setting a new record for the priciest men’s tennis card, as reported by @GoldinCo on X. This sale, which received 54 bids, eclipsed the Topps card by over $15,000, further cementing Alcaraz’s dominance in the collectibles market. The rapid succession of these record-breaking sales underscores the soaring demand for Alcaraz memorabilia, driven by his meteoric rise as a five-time Grand Slam champion and world No. 2.
Alcaraz’s collectible appeal is fueled by his on-court success and global charisma. Since turning pro in 2018, he has amassed 21 ATP titles, including the 2022 US Open, 2023 and 2024 Wimbledon, and 2024 and 2025 French Open titles, with his latest Roland Garros win against Jannik Sinner in a historic five-hour, 29-minute final. His aggressive baseline style, dazzling drop shots—praised by Andy Roddick as “the best in the history of tennis”—and magnetic personality have drawn comparisons to Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer. Off the court, his endorsement deals with Nike, Rolex, and Louis Vuitton, alongside a net worth estimated at $40-42.3 million, reflect his marketability, per *Forbes* and *Celebrity Net Worth*.[](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlos_Alcaraz)[](https://www.tennis.com/news/articles/why-tennis-very-lucky-have-carlos-alcaraz)[](https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-net-worth)
The $237,907 sale, in particular, highlights a shift in tennis collectibles, with Alcaraz outpacing legends like Novak Djokovic ($34,225 top sale) and Nadal ($25,000). *Card Ladder* noted the next-highest Alcaraz card sold for $33,665, illustrating the unprecedented leap of these recent auctions. As Alcaraz prepares to defend his Wimbledon title against Fabio Fognini on June 30, 2025, his off-court records, like his on-court triumphs, signal a new era in tennis, where his star power rivals the sport’s all-time greats.[]
