Carlos Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz announced his arrival with a statement of enormous proportions, becoming the first player ever to beat both Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic ...

The American shared the sentiment, remarking that it was so much fun to watch him play at such a high level. Zverev currently leads the head-to-head against the World No. 9 2-0, but both encounters came on hardcourts. In a match that was even more closely contested, Alcaraz came back from a set down to send the World No. 1 home with a 6-7(5), 7-5, 7-6(5) scoreline. Fellow professionals Sebastian Korda and Diego Schwartzman also took to Twitter to congratulate the teenager. The Spaniard was already being hailed as the 'next big thing' from all quarters, and these recent victories have only served to amplify that sentiment. Real Deal. Men's tennis is a good place," Rusedski tweeted.

Carlos Alcaraz is no longer allowing nerves to get the better of him and said that he is ready to regularly go toe-to-toe with the top players after the ...

but I think that I am ready.” In those decisive moments is when you see the good players and the top players, I want to make a difference on that,” added Alcaraz, who will move up to sixth when the new rankings are released on Monday. Well, I think I am able to play long rallies.”

Alexander Zverev will face Carlos Alcaraz in the Madrid Open final on Sunday after he defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 3-6 6-2. The second-seeded German ...

Alcaraz is coming off back-to-back wins over Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Meanwhile, Zverev defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime and Stefanos Tsitsipas in his ...

Alcaraz is coming off back-to-back wins over Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. Meanwhile, Zverev defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime and Stefanos Tsitsipas in his last two matches to progress into the Madrid final. On Sunday, Zverev will be aiming to win his third Madrid title when he takes on home favorite Alcaraz in the final. He's going to be incredible.

In two days after turning 19, Alcaraz defeated currently the two biggest names in men's tennis back-to-back.

- Alcaraz passed Stefanos Tsitsipas as the youngest player to beat Nadal and Djokovic – regardless of setting. He’s also the second youngest to reach a second Masters event final after Nadal. Nadal meanwhile was 19 years and five months old when he first reached the semifinal in the Spanish capital in 2005. Thanks to a certain Carlos Alcaraz – the 19-year-old who became the first player ever to beat both Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic at one clay tournament. “I had a lot of chances, and it was a fantastic match. The words ‘Nadal’ and ‘Djokovic’ were trending on social media through most of Saturday night and Sunday morning.

Just a day after claiming a stunning win over his childhood hero Rafael Nadal in the quarter-final of the Madrid Open, Alcaraz followed it up with another three ...

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Carlos Alcaraz tells Eurosport the French Open will be a "good challenge" for him after reaching the Madrid Open final.

I think I served well today and in general I feel like I managed the match well." Carlitos!" But after this tournament I think Roland-Garros is a good challenge for me.

After producing back-to-back wins against Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic on consecutive days, Carlos Alcaraz is bidding to win his second Masters final ...

I think I served well today and in general I feel like I managed the match well." Carlitos!" But after this tournament I think Roland-Garros is a good challenge for me.

Novak Djokovic has congratulated Carlos Alcaraz after the Spanish youngster defeated him in the semi-final of the Madrid Open. Djokovic took the first set ...

He was serving a lot of kick just to put himself in a good position.” “Probably when the disappointment of losing this match passes, I will have a lot of positives to take away from this week.” Djokovic took the first set in a close tie-break before the 19-year-old took the second set to force a third-set tie-break which he eventually won 6-7, 7-5, 7-6.

The Spaniard, just 19, dumped his countryman out in the quarter-finals and became the first player ever to beat the duo in the same clay-court event.

“I have to be smart in Rome, to really take my opportunity. His kick and altitude (on his serve) here is huge, and it was just difficult to deal with his ball, and I wasn’t feeling my return from that side. “I am glad that I came back from 6-0 (in the second set), because it was really tough. The teenager said: “You have to try to go for the match. “I want to make a difference on that. After becoming the first player to conquer both Nadal and Djokovic in the same clay-court tournament, Alcaraz said: “It’s spectacular right now.

The young Spaniard beat the Serb 6-7, 7-5, 7-5 to make the final of the Madrid Open. And he now feels he's ready to rub shoulders with the very best in the game ...

I think I served well today and in general I feel like I managed the match well." He won Miami, Barcelona and he's winning almost every week so it is not going to be an easy match that's for sure but I'm looking forward to the challenge. “But I'm definitely disappointed with not being able to use my chances in the second set. "It means the hard work I do every day means a lot to me. "For somebody of his age to play so maturely and courageously is impressive. And though he lost the first set, the 19-year-old bounced back to make the final where he’ll now face Alexander Zverev.

Tennis - Alcaraz became the third-youngest active player with a win over world no. 1 in Madrid.

Carlos opened a 5-3 lead with a good serve, and Novak stayed in contention with a deep return in the following point. Alcaraz moved 3-1 ahead with a backhand down the line bullet, and Djokovic pulled the mini-break back with a volley winner at the net in the next one. Carlos pushed strong on the return in the 12th game and grabbed a break at 15 with a forehand down the line winner to force a decider after two hours and seven minutes. The Serb denied a match point in game ten with a service winner and closed it with another after four deuces. Djokovic survived three break points in the final set's fourth game and two more at 2-3 to prolong his chances. The youngster fended off five out of six break points and stayed calm in the second set's closing stages to force a decider and extend his chances.

Zverev is looking to win his third title in Madrid, but Alcaraz is coming off back-to-back wins over two legends in the sport.

This year’s version of Alcaraz is a heck of a lot better than last year’s; the 19-year-old is arguably the best player on the planet right now. This will be the third meeting between these two players, with Zverev 2-0 against the surging Spaniard. This has, however, been a week of firsts for Alcaraz, who had never defeated Nadal or Djokovic before this weekend. Now, Alcaraz will look to win back-to-back clay-court titles, and his second Masters 1000 title of the season, against two-time Mutua Madrid Open champion and world No. 3 Alexander Zverev.

So strong is Carlos Alcaraz's affection for Real Madrid, even the Spanish teen sensation's tennis matches mirror his beloved football club's.

"Great things to come from this talent in the future, good luck in the final tomorrow," Djokovic tweeted. "I was able to beat No. 1, but I'm still ranked No. 9 -- I still have eight players in front of me to be the No. 1. "I'm not going to tell you that," Alcaraz replied when asked who the best player in the world was currently.

Former world No. 1 Yevgeny Kafelnikov thinks Carlos Alcaraz will have the most Grand Slam success at the French Open. After Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic ...

“This gives me a lot of confidence to play the final tomorrow," Alcaraz said. Andy Roddick asked: "What other three?" Kafelnikov replied: "Wimby, AO, US."

Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is all set to take part in his maiden Madrid Open final after defeating both former World No.1s Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.

Fans wondering how to watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Zverev live in India can tune in to Network 18, which has the official telecasting rights in the country. The match is scheduled to commence live at 10:00 PM IST on May 8. Carlos Alcaraz Garfia is all set to take part in his maiden Madrid Open final after defeating both former world number one's Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in the quarters and semis respectively.

Eurosport is your source for the latest ATP Madrid match updates. Get the full recap of Carlos Alcaraz - Alexander Zverev, complete with stats and ...

Alcaraz has done accomplished something that not many players have - he defeated Nadal and Djokovic at the same tournament. On Friday, Alcaraz defeated Nadal 6- ...

Alcaraz opened a 6-4 lead in the tie-break - didn't realize his second match point but converted his third to complete a comeback win. In the tie-break, Alcaraz saved three consecutive set points but couldn't save the fourth as Djokovic won a tight opener. “I don’t know what the difference [between us] was," Alcaraz said after the match. "@alcarazcarlos03 just beat Nadal and Djokovic back to back. On Friday, Alcaraz defeated Nadal 6-2 1-6 6-3 in the Madrid Masters quarterfinal. 1 Djokovic 6-7 (5) 7-5 7-6 (5) to reach his first Madrid final.

Carlos Alcaraz made history once again Sunday at the Mutua Madrid Open, dispatching World No. 3 Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-1 to capture his second ATP Masters ...

Zverev was aiming to capture his third title in Madrid, having lifted the trophy in 2018 and 2021. The Spaniard pulled the second seed around with his great touch and returned aggressively, breaking three times in the second set as he soared to victory. In a dominant first-set performance, Alcaraz successfully targeted Zverev’s forehand with his power from the baseline. Just 12 months ago, Alcaraz was ranked at No. 120 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings when he made his Madrid debut. Alcaraz, who has won his past 10 matches, has yet to lose an ATP Tour final. “I want to congratulate Carlitos. Right now you are the best player in the world,” Zverev said during the trophy ceremony.

Alcaraz is through to a second Masters 1000 final at just 19 years and three days old, also allowing him to surpass Nadal in 2005 as the youngest Madrid ...

But it seems fans will need to stop referring to him as “Carlos” as his glittering young career continues. Stan Wawrinka dropped his full name of ‘Stanislas’ shortly after winning his maiden Grand Slam at the 2014 Australian Open. And Nadal’s coach, former world No 1 Carlos Moya, also chooses to refer to himself as Charly instead of Carlos. He somehow managed to turn the match around and win 6-2 1-6 6-3 and explained that he gave himself a pep-talk during his bathroom break ahead of the final set.

Carlos Alcaraz's stunning 2022 continued as he crushed Alexander Zverev to take the Madrid Open crown - and his second ATP Masters 1000 title.

Alcaraz duly seized it with a sumptuous lob and broke again on a fourth match point to claim his seventh top-10 win in a row. He added: “Watching Rafa lift this trophy so many (times over the) years, gave me the power to work hard for this moment. It’s great to see for tennis that we have such a new superstar who is going to win so many Grand Slams and is going to be World No. 1. It is a great moment for me. It also means Alcaraz is now an impressive 5-0 in ATP finals as he becomes the youngest five-time champion on tour since Nadal won seven titles by the same age in 2004-05. It also means Alcaraz is now an impressive 5-0 in ATP finals as he becomes the youngest five-time champion on tour since Nadal won seven titles by the same age in 2004-05.

The 19-year-old Spaniard and world No. 7 won his second Masters 1000 title of 2022 by destroying No. 3 and defending champion Alexander Zverev, 6-3, 6-1, in ...

He has won seven straight matches against Top 10 opponents and will move to No. 6 in the world on Monday. On Saturday, he became the first man ever to beat Nadal and Djokovic in the same clay court event. Alcaraz improved to 28-3 this season and has won four titles, including his first Masters 1000 crown in Miami. Alcaraz will now have a couple of more events before the French Open beginning May 22. He broke him at love with a lovely forehand drop shot for a 2-1 lead in the second set and then broke again for a 4-1 lead as the wheels began to fall off for the German. He has now beaten the world’s No. 1 (Novak Djokovic), No. 3 (Zverev), No. 4 (Rafael Nadal) and No. 9 (Cam Norrie) players in the span of four days.

CARLOS ALCARAZ will be playing for an £890k prize cheque as well as the Madrid Open title in Sunday's final.

He was the youngest champion at Miami Open earlier this year where he won his first Masters 1000 title, and is hoping to replicate the achievement at the Caja Magica on Sunday. A title win would see Alcaraz’s career earnings creep up to £4,405,949, putting him close to the £5 million mark and allowing him to surpass the figure in dollars, at $5,436,721. Carlos Alcaraz could take home £890,000 (€1,041,570) if he defeats reigning champion Alexander Zverev in the Madrid Open final, taking his overcall career earnings just below the £5 million mark for the first time.

The Spaniard, who turned 19 three days ago, is now the youngest man ever to win the Masters 1000 event.

Carlos Alcaraz; Alexander Zverev vs. Madrid Semifinal Previews: Novak Djokovic vs. Madrid, Spain

In a men's game that is searching for fresh faces to assert themselves, 19-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz seems the real deal going by his sensational ...

Coached by former Spanish No 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero, Alcaraz showed he had the game and flair, promising to deliver great things in the future. It takes something special to out-hit two of the most effective baseliners in the history of the game on clay. If not for being the first player to sweep past the two giants in the same clay-court tournament, then for being the youngest on that list across all surfaces and tournaments. He stunned third-ranked Stefanos Tsitsipas in five sets in the US Open Round of 32 and No 7 Matteo Berrettini in the Vienna Open quarter-finals. Alcaraz ended the season as world No 32 and champion of the Next Gen ATP Finals. Erase that Next. He danced for his 19th inside the same court on Thursday, after defeating Cameron Norrie to book a quarter-finals spot.

Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish professional tennis player. Read to know his net worth in 2022, career, salary, earnings, and recent news.

Alcaraz is also a lucky young man outside the court. Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish-born tennis player with extraordinary prospects in tennis was born on 5 May 2003. He has earned all his assets and money from competing in the tournament and endorsements. He got the privilege to be coached by countryman Juan Carlos Ferrero, who won Roland Garros title and became World No. 1 soon after Alcaraz was born in 2003. Alcaraz made his debut in the sport at the 2020 Rio open where he defeated fellow countryman Albert Ramos Viñolas. He claimed 2021 Umag title to become youngest ATP Tour champion since Nishikori, 18, at 2008 Delray Beach. Then he ended the year by winning Intesa Sanpaolo Next Gen ATP Finals title. We will talk about Alcaraz’s career, his age, net worth and salary, height, weight, nickname, wife, and the latest news.

The Spanish teenage sensation capped another impressive week with a straight-sets victory over Alexander Zverev on Sunday to win the Madrid Open and become the second-youngest player to win two Masters 1000 titles. His comfortable 6-3, ...

It is the first tournament I watched, so lifting the trophy today is so emotional." "Right now you are the best player in the world," Zverev said before the trophy ceremony and joked about his opponent's age. "To beat two of the best players in history and then Zverev, the world No. 3. Alcaraz had won his first Masters 1000 tournament in Miami earlier this year. Alcaraz had already become the youngest to enter the top 10 since Nadal did it in 2005. "Last year I was going through these experiences for the first time, playing against the best players, playing in the Masters 1000, and I learned a lot," Alcaraz said.

After winning his ATP Tour-leading fourth title of the season on Sunday at the Mutua Madrid Open, Carlos Alcaraz is challenging Rafael Nadal for the lead in ...

Alcaraz is now second in the Race, trailing Nadal by just 70 points. Entering the same week last year, he was at World No. 114 and still had not cracked the Top 100. After winning his ATP Tour-leading fourth title of the season on Sunday at the Mutua Madrid Open, Carlos Alcaraz is challenging Rafael Nadal for the lead in the Pepperstone ATP Race To Turin.

After victories over his idol Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals and top-ranked Novak Djokovic in the semifinals, the Spanish teenage sensation comfortably ...

Alcaraz had won his first Masters 1000 tournament in Miami earlier this year. Alcaraz had already become the youngest to enter the top 10 since Nadal did it in 2005. He also has the most wins this season with 28, one more than Stefanos Tsitsipas.

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz capped another impressive week with a straight-sets victory over Alexander Zverev on Sunday to win the Madrid Open.

“Right now you are the best player in the world,” Zverev said after the match and joked about his opponent’s age. “Watching Rafa lift this trophy gave me a lot of power to work hard for this moment,” Alcaraz said. Alcaraz had won his first Masters 1000 tournament in Miami earlier this year. “To beat two of the best players in history and then Zverev, the world No 3. Alcaraz had already become the youngest to enter the top 10 since Nadal did it in 2005. I go onto the court knowing that I can win, with the confidence that I can win at any moment.”

Carlos Alcaraz is the second-youngest player to win two ATP Masters 1000 titles, with countryman Rafael Nadal the youngest. © Corinne Dubreuil/ATP Tour.

“I remember the first time when I was playing, when I was small in Murcia, I didn't imagine at that moment that I was going to be able to reach this level, to be here right now, champion of the Mutua Madrid Open,” Alcaraz said. I liked to train a lot, and I am still a kid that likes to compete more than to train. “I think that I have to improve everything still. “That's what I want to do. I want to keep on progressing. I think this is a clear example.

When Carlos Alcaraz played in his first Madrid Open as an 18-year-old, his goal was to gain experience and learn from the top players. Only a year later, ...

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Carlos Alcaraz says he is bursting with confidence after playing an “unbelievable final” to win the Madrid Open.

And also I had a blister in my feet which was a little bit infected, and it's been a little bit tough start of the day. Asked in his press conference whether he is the best player in the world right now, Alcaraz said: “Djokovic is No. 1 in the ranking. I work hard for it.”

Carlos Alcaraz is a name tennis fans may not have heard much 12 months ago, but it's one they'll be hearing more of in the years to come.

That’s my feeling, from my point of view. He has the talent and the physical component and that’s great. He has the passion. He has all the ingredients. 2020 2020

Carlos Alcaraz hits 60 per cent forehand groundstrokes (50/84) for the match against Alexander Zverev in the Madrid final. © Corinne Dubreuil/ATP Tour.

Alcaraz extracted nine errors from his backhand wing and eight errors from his forehand. Alcaraz only yielded five groundstroke errors (two forehand/three backhand) in the opening set, which set the tone for the one-sided final. Of the 14 times he struck this shot standing in the deuce court, he immediately won the point eight times from a winner or forcing an error. - 2 errors Overall, Alcaraz hit 60 per cent (50/84) forehand groundstrokes for the match, which excludes returns, volleys and overheads. The 19-year-old Spaniard also served and volleyed five times in the final and won them all.

Carlos Alcaraz continued to rewrite the history books at the Mutua Madrid Open, where he defeated Alexander Zverev on Sunday to earn his ATP Tour-leading ...

The 19-year-old defeated World No. 4 Rafael Nadal, World No. 1 Novak Djokovic and World No. 3 Zverev to become the youngest player in the history of the ATP Tour (since 1990) to oust three of the top five players in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings at the same event. Earlier in the year, the Spaniard reached 50 wins in his 70th tour-level match. The next-youngest player who earned three such victories was 20-year-old Novak Djokovic in 2007 at Montreal, where he upset World No. 3 Andy Roddick, World No. 2 Nadal and World No. 1 Roger Federer to claim the title. No player who has reached No. 1 in the Pepperstone ATP Rankings earned his 50th tour-level victory in fewer matches. Alcaraz, who also triumphed in Miami, became the second-youngest player to win two ATP Masters 1000 titles. It was another accomplishment in a year full of astonishing achievement for the Spanish teen.