Madrid Open FINAL LIVE – Alcaraz beat Zverev Highlights: Spanish Teen sensation Carlos Alcaraz is making all the right noise in the Tennis world as he won his second ATP Masters 1000 title this year by winning the Madrid Open title. He defeated World No.3 Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-1 in straight sets, capping off a memorable week by defeating Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in successive games before the final. Follow Madrid Open LIVE updates & Madrid Open Carlos Alcaraz with InsideSport.IN
Madrid Open FINAL LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz creates history, becomes youngest-ever Madrid Open champion as he defeats Alexander Zverev in straight sets
TEEN TAKEOVER IN MADRID 🏆
Carlos Alcaraz wins his second ATP Masters 1000 title 👏@alcarazcarlos03 | @MutuaMadridOpen | #MMOPEN pic.twitter.com/znQfSSg8bo
— ATP Tour (@atptour) May 8, 2022
Madrid Open Carlos Alcaraz – Alcaraz beat Zverev Highlights: The Spaniard lit up the Manolo Santana Stadium with his variety of shots and athleticism as he overpowered Zverev with his relentless hitting to earn a seventh straight Top 10 win and Tour-leading fourth title of the year. Alcaraz, did not face a single break point in a dominant performance against the German.
With his 62-minute victory, the 19-year-old also became the second-youngest player to win two Masters 1000 titles, after triumphing in Miami in March. Rafael Nadal captured crowns in Monte Carlo and Rome in 2005 when he was 18.
Right from the beginning of the match, Alcaraz challenged Zverev with his drop shots and forehand winners. After both the players were going head-to-head until the fifth game, Alcaraz earned the crucial break in the sixth game to get to the lead. He then won the set easily with the score at 6-3.
Madrid Open Carlos Alcaraz – Alcaraz beat Zverev Highlights: Fuelled by momentum, Alcaraz continued to trouble Zverev, who was unable to control his groundstrokes. The Spaniard broke him three times in the second set as he soared to victory.
“I want to congratulate Carlitos. Right now you are the best player in the world,” Zverev said during the trophy ceremony. “It is great for tennis that we have such a new superstar that is going to win so many Grand Slams, that is going to be World No. 1 and I think is going to win this tournament many more times.”
Madrid Open FINAL LIVE: Carlos Alcaraz creates history, becomes youngest-ever Madrid Open champion as he defeats Alexander Zverev in straight sets
Carlos Alcaraz – Road to Finals
- Beat Novak Djokovic 6-7, 7-5, 7-6
- Beat Rafael Nadal 6-2, 1-6, 6-3
- Beat Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-7, 6-3
- Beat Nicoloz Basilashvili 6-3, 7-5
Madrid Open Women Singles Finals Results
- Ons Jabeur beat Jessica Pegula 7-5, 0-6, 6-2
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