When Spain's Carlos Alcarez debuted at the Madrid Open a year ago at the age of 18, he aimed to gain experience and play alongside top players. After a year, the same Alcarez has also become the winner of that title. On the way to become this winner, he has beaten even the top players. Carlos defeated Germany's Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-1 in the final.
Prior to this, he defeated world number one Novak Djokovic of Serbia in the semi-finals and compatriot Rafael Nadal in the quarter-finals. This is said to be his fourth title of the year. Prior to which he had won in Miami, Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona. It was his 28th win of the season. He has overtaken Stefanos Tsitsipas (27) of Greece.
This also marks their 7th consecutive win over the top ten players. Not only this, at the age of 19, he became the second youngest player to win two Masters 1000 titles. Reports say that his idol Rafael Nadal had previously done this in Monte Carlo and Rome in 2005 at the age of 18. Alcarez is the youngest player to reach the top 10 rankings in 17 years.
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