Carlos Alcaraz has won his first ATP Masters 1000 title in Miami defeating Casper Ruud 7-4, 6-4. The Spaniard has extended his win-loss record to 18-2 this tennis season.
MEET THE YOUNGEST MEN’S CHAMPION IN #MIAMIOPEN HISTORY, @alcarazcarlos03! 🏆🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/Z485ptq5dm
— Miami Open (@MiamiOpen) April 3, 2022
Alcaraz had defeated Hubert Hurkacz in the semifinals of the event in Florida and with the trophy, he becomes the youngest player to have won a title at the Miami Open tournament breaking Novak Djokovic’s record of 2007 and third-youngest to clinch a Masters 1000. “It’s too early to describe how I feel. But it’s so special to win my first Masters 1000 in Miami,” said Alcaraz after winning the title, reported Jose Morgado.
Alcaraz with the victory, gain (5+) to reach the No. 11 on the ATP rankings. The 18-year-old emerging tennis star of Spain was surprised by his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero whose father expired ahead of the tournament. The coach appeared at the final and was in tears as he and Alcaraz celebrate this new milestone.
18yo Carlos Alcaraz defeats world #8 Casper Ruud 7-5 6-4 to become the youngest men’s champion @ Miami Open.
His coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, who lost his dad ahead of the tournament & surprised Alcaraz by turning up for the final, is in tears as they celebrate a milestone win pic.twitter.com/inXZMIK1l6
— Reem Abulleil (@ReemAbulleil) April 3, 2022
